IPX8/IPX7/IP68 explained: What are these electronic device ratings and what do they do?

Electronics like smartphones and watches have evidently become a day-to-day necessity for people around world. People use ir devices to get through ir days with assistance of ir smart devices. However, some users can be accident-prone which leads to devices eir getting cracked or exposed to water. Smartphone manufacturers have taken into consideration that users might spoil ir device with water and thus y provide an IP rating to ir devices. Bt, what is IP rating? 

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IP Ratings explained

IP rating stands for 'Ingress Protection Rating' or even 'International Protection Rating'. IP code is a standard that has been set by International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC), according to commission, IP codes have been set forward in order to classify what level of protection is provided to device by its enclosures. first number of rating code determines degree of protection one device has. Whereas, if IP rating has an X in front of it, n it determines that device has t been tested against entry of solid objects. 

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IPX7

A device which has an IPX7 rating is fully submersible in water. However, users need to kw that device will only be underwater for up to half an hour and up to 3 feet in depth. If rating provided to device is true, it should be able to function one got out of water. However, it is advised for users to dry ir device before using it. Rain, a splash of water, and accidental submersion are best-case scenario for this rating as it can easily handle stress.

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IPX8

IPX8 takes protection a tch higher. It protects device against water submersion for an extended period of time, ranging from what manufacturer has identified it to be. A device with an IPX8 rating can be submerged for over 1-meter depth. 

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IP68

As of w, IP68 is best rating anyone can have for ir device. It provides users with protection from dust and submersion in water. People having devices with IP68 rating need t worry about device getting caught in dust as it provides complete protection from it. However, water submersion level of 1-meter and half an hour stays intact here.

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