Catalog & Data Sheets: GORE® Microwave/RF Assemblies for Civil Aircraft
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To help aircraft systems maintain signal integrity in challenging environments, W. L. Gore & Associates offers GORE® Microwave/RF Assemblies for Civil Aircraft. They ensure the reliability of critical data transmission signals over the life of the system, whereas more than 75% of alternatives are frequently replaced due to damage during installation or operation. Gore’s selection includes GORE-FLIGHT® Microwave Assemblies, 6 Series (Ku-Band Applications), GORE Microwave/RF Assemblies, 7 Series (Ku-Band/L-Band Applications), and GORE Microwave/RF Assemblies, Cable Types 5H, G5, 8W (Ka-Band/Ku-Band Applications), which are proven to save aircraft from the avoidable costs of extra labor, maintenance and downtime associated with frequently replacing assemblies.
Cable Performance and Specifications
GORE Microwave/RF Assemblies for Civil Aircraft are engineered with Gore’s decades of experience in producing premier aerospace cables and assemblies. Comprised of Gore’s engineered fluoropolymers, they are expertly designed to consistently deliver reliable signal transmission and maintain electrical and mechanical integrity in even the most difficult aerospace conditions, including:
- Complex routing
- Repeated vibration
- Shock
- Abrasion
- Harsh contaminants
- Fluctuating temperatures
- And more
Whether your specific needs require GORE-FLIGHT Microwave Assemblies, 6 Series (Ku-Band Applications), GORE Microwave/RF Assemblies, 7 Series (Ku-Band/L-Band Applications) or GORE Microwave/RF Assemblies (Ka-Band/Ku-Band Applications), all versions share a host of advantages compared to competing products, such as:
Substantial Weight Savings
Gore’s expanded polytetrafluoroethylene (ePTFE) fiber jacket on cable types 65, 6E, 7L and 7M are significantly lighter in weight than extruded fluorinated ethylene propylene (FEP) or perfluoroalkoxy alkane (PFA) jackets. This means Gore’s assemblies deliver substantial weight savings, allowing for increased cargo and improved fuel efficiency.
Easier Routing & Installation
Especially in systems where architecture space is at a premium, GORE Microwave/RF Assemblies for Civil Aircraft have smaller cable diameters to make routing and installation much simpler. What’s more, the small diameter increases flexibility with a tight bend radius, which is particularly helpful when retrofitting cable assemblies in overcrowded areas surrounding sensitive electronic systems. They’re also compatible with a variety of robust, low-profile connector options, giving maintainers increased design flexibility.
Dependable, Long-Term Performance
GORE Microwave/RF Assemblies for Civil Aircraft promise excellent shielding effectiveness against electromagnetic interference (EMI), which can compromise signal integrity and reduce the signal transmission’s quality, to ensure reliable performance through every flight. Further, they are proven to maintain the lower insertion loss, superior phase/amplitude stability and more reliable VSWR performance up to 32 GHz – before and after installation – when compared to alternative assemblies.
Meeting Rigorous Standards for Civil Aircraft Applications
Qualified to the most stringent aerospace specifications for airframes, Gore’s award-winning microwave assemblies provide stable and accurate performance over the aircraft’s lifespan. They are fully tested for the following after going through a controlled manufacturing process:
- Insertion and return loss
- VSWR
- Phase and amplitude stability
- Impedance control
- Shielding effectiveness
- Vapor leakage
- And more
Our testing procedures, as well as approved aerospace materials, allow GORE Microwave/RF Assemblies for Civil Aircraft to meet tight specifications and standards consistently, including:
- BSS7239 and ABD0031 (AITM 3.0005): Toxicity
- EIA-364-66A: EMI Shielding Effectiveness Test Method for Electrical Connectors
- FAR Part 25, Appendix F, Part I, BSS7230, and ABD0031 (AITM 2.0005): Flammability
- FAR Part 25, Appendix F, Part V, BSS7238, and ABD0031 (AITM 3.0008B): Smoke Density
- MIL-DTL-17: Cables, Radio Frequency, Flexible and Semi-Rigid
- MIL-STD-202: Test Methods for Electronic and Electrical Component Parts
- MIL-STD-810: Environmental Test Methods
- MIL-T-81490: Transmission Lines, Transverse Electrical Mode
Thanks to their compliance and reliable performance, GORE Microwave/RF Assemblies for Civil Aircraft are suitable solutions for Ka-Band SATCOM antennas, Ku-Band SATCOM antennas and more.
How to Order GORE Microwave/RF Assemblies for Civil Aircraft
To discuss your specific application needs or for more information about GORE Microwave/RF Assemblies for Civil Aircraft, including exact part numbers, get in touch with a Gore representative. If you’re ready to order, request a quote through the Microwave/RF Cable Assembly Builder. To calculate insertion loss, VSWR and other parameters, visit the Microwave/RF Cable Assembly Calculator.
If you’re ready to order, contact a trusted Gore authorized distributor today.
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