Microwave / RF Cable Assembly with Size 8 Contact
From airborne mission systems to satellite telemetry, the GORE™ Size 8 RF Contact provides a high-frequency, high-reliability solution to increased signal densities. The contact is compatible with standard aerospace connector systems and all GORE RF cables, including GORE-FLIGHT® Aircraft Cables and space-qualified cables.
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GORE™ Microwave / RF Size 8 Contact has been used to solve density constraints on fighter aircraft for over 15 years. Platforms include F-22, F-18, F-16, F-15, and Global Hawk.
Product Features
- Compatible with D38999 Series I, III, IV
- Compatible with ARINC 404 and ARINC 600
- Spring-loaded contact to ensure intimate contact at reference plane
- Improved additive phase noise performance
Mechanical Characteristics
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Radial Misalignment |
+/-0.020 in. (0.5mm) |
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Axial Misalignment |
0.060 in. (1.5mm) max |
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Force to engage |
3.0 lb (1.3kg) max |
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Force to disengage |
0.6 lb (0.3kg) max |
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Life cycle |
500 mate/de-mate cycles |
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Center contact captivation |
6 lb (2.7kg) minimum forward and rearward |
Electrical Characteristics
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RF leakage |
-80dB minimum through 18GHz in standard D38999 connector system |
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RF leakage |
-100dB minimum in custom configurations |
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Operating Frequency |
DC to 26.5GHz |
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VSWR |
1.20:1 per MIL-C-39012 |
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Insulation Resistance |
100 megaohms dry |
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Contact Resistance- Outer Conductor |
2 milliohms max |
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Contact Resistance- Inner Conductor |
2.5 milliohms max |
Additive Phase Noise
GORE™ Contacts are designed to provide improved additive phase noise performance. Cable harnesses using GORE™ Size 8 Contacts meet the additive phase noise requirements for the most sensitive receive paths on today’s sophisticated fighter aircraft. Gore has invested in the latest Agilent test equipment to allow us to test our assemblies phase noise performance broadband through 18GHz. When used in combination with our vibration test system, we can measure phase noise performance for most vibration profiles. For more information regarding the performance of our assemblies, Contact Us.
Environmental Characteristics
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Thermal shock |
MIL-STD-202, Method 107, Condition B |
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Salt spray |
MIL-STD-202, Method 101, 96 hours |
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Vibration |
Random, sinusoidal, and gunfire profiles to platform specific levels |
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Shock |
MIL-STD-202, Method 202D, Test Condition A. Each shock pulse had the following characteristics: magnitude: 30g, wave (shape): saw-tooth, duration: 11 ms |
Contact Part Numbers
| Connector System | Gender | Gore Contact Part Number | Available Cable Diameters (in) |
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D38999 Series I, III, IV |
Plug |
ZR3 |
.085 to .210 |
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D38999 Series I, III, IV |
Receptacle |
ZR2 |
.085 to .210 |
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ARINC 600 |
Plug |
ZR3-001 |
.085 to .210 |
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ARINC 600 |
Receptacle |
ZNS |
.085 to .210 |
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ARINC 400 |
Plug |
ZR3-001 |
.085 to .210 |
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ARINC 400 |
Receptacle |
ZNS |
.085 to .210 |
MIL-DTL-38999 Insert Arrangements
Below is a list of the available D38999 Series I, III, and IV insert arrangements that utilize Size 8 contacts.
| Insert Arrangement | Number of Contacts by Size | ||||
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| Size 8 | Size 12 | Size 16 | Size 20 | Size 22 | |
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9-5 |
1 |
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17-2 |
1 |
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38 |
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17-22 |
2 |
2 |
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19-18 |
4 |
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14 |
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19-31 |
2 |
1 |
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12 |
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21-75 |
4 |
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21-79 |
2 |
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17 |
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23-6 |
6 |
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25-7 |
2 |
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97 |
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25-8 |
8 |
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25-17 |
2 |
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36 |
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25-20 |
3 |
4 |
13 |
10 |
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25-26 |
4 |
5 |
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16 |
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25-41 |
3 |
2 |
11 |
3 |
22 |
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25-46 |
2 |
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4 |
40 |
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25-90 |
2 |
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4 |
40 |
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ARINC 600 Insert Arrangements
Below is a list of the available ARINC600 insert arrangements that utilize Size 8 contacts.
| Insert Arrangement | Number of Contacts by Size | ||||
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| Size 8 | Size 12 | Size 16 | Size 20 | Size 22 | |
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30T2 |
2 |
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28 |
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10T10 |
10 |
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28T8 |
8 |
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10 |
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10 |
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120T2 |
2 |
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118 |
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6T6 |
6 |
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ARINC 404 Insert Arrangements
Below is a list of the available ARINC600 insert arrangements that utilize Size 8 contacts.
| Insert Arrangement | Number of Contacts by Size | ||||
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| Size 8 | Size 12 | Size 16 | Size 20 | Size 22 | |
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8 |
8 |
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RF Leakage
Gore tests its cable assemblies for RF leakage using a mode-stirred chamber per MIL-STD-1344, Method 3008. The mode-stirred chamber provides the theoretical maximum number of modes in all polarizations at each discrete frequency from 1GHz to 18GHz. This method provides the most comprehensive results for RF leakage and is recommended by most EMI/EMC experts for high frequency RF Leakage testing.