Pressure-tolerant electronics (PTE) are
electronic components
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or assemblies that can operate satisfactorily under high pressure (
hyperbaric
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or
hydrostatic
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, such as oil baths), without the need of a high pressure enclosure.

Typical uses include
submarines
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and
oil wells
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.
Components
References
Electrical components
Electronics manufacturing
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