Abstract: A multiple diffusion channel filter assembly is disclosed. The filter assembly provides filtration of air entering and exiting an electronic enclosure through a breather hole. In one implementation, the filter assembly contains a housing with an adsorbent component and a first diffusion channel and a second diffusion channel. In another implementation, the filter assembly contains a first layer and a second layer which surround an adsorbent component and a first and a second diffusion channel that are in fluid communication with the interior space defined by the first and second layers. In yet another implementation, the invention, includes a filter accessory containing a diffusion channel configured to work in conjunction with a separate filter assembly thereby adding an additional diffusion channel to the existing design.

Abstract: A filter construction for use in a disk drive enclosure. The filter construction includes a first filter portion that removes or reduces contaminants entering the disk drive enclosure; the filter construction further includes a second filter portion that removes or reduces contaminants present within the disk drive enclosure. In one embodiment, the first filter portion has an adsorbent filter, such as a breather filter, positioned over the disk drive port that extends from the enclosure to the exterior of the enclosure. A diffusion channel can be combined with the adsorbent filter. The second filter portion includes an adsorbent filter, such as a recirculation filter, which allows air or gas to flow through with little resistance.