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Technology Glossary

Humidity Resistance

Humidity resistance is the ability of a display to work reliably in high humidity without corrosion or image defects – e.g. 10–90% RH, non-condensing.

Also known as: moisture resistance, humidity rating

Humidity resistance is the ability of an electronic device, including a display, to operate reliably under high humidity without risk of failure, image degradation, or component corrosion. This feature is essential in outdoor, industrial, transportation, agricultural, and medical applications where equipment may be exposed to condensation, fog, rain, or rapid climate changes. Humidity resistance is achieved through sealing (frames, gaskets, adhesives), protective conformal coatings, and enclosures with high IP ratings. Specifications typically define the safe relative humidity range, such as 10–90% RH (non-condensing).

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