GORE® Space Cables and Assemblies: GEO Applications
Increase Reliability with Qualified Space Cables
Reliability is crucial in the space industry because safety can be compromised without reliable performance from the electronic controls. Qualified to ESA specifications, ESCC 3901/019 and 021 (with drain wire), and listed on the ESA QPL (Qualified Parts List), GORE® Space Cables geostationary Earth orbit (GEO) applications provide the highest quality signals without compromising safety.
-
How to Buy
For more information about buying this product or to request a quote, please contact us.
-
These cables are extremely flexible and durable, so they are easier to install in even the tightest configurations. Their lightweight and small structure reduces the total launch mass of the spacecraft, saving valuable weight for other critical subsystems. GORE® Space Cables for GEO applications are the ideal solution for high-volume manufacturing.
The Science Behind the Cables
The key to the outstanding performance of GORE® Space Cables for GEO applications is the proprietary material used in the cable insulation — expanded polytetrafluoroethylene (ePTFE). This specialized insulation increases the cable’s ability to bend and flex, while protecting the conductors from stress and damage. The ePTFE material also eliminates the need to trim frayed insulation, and its specialized construction reduces the overall cable diameter so it fits in the tightest enclosures.
Typical Uses
- Low-frequency applications
- DC power distribution
- Optical instruments
Sample Applications
- ENVISAT
- XMM
- Globalstar
- Polar Platform
- Integral
- Galileo
- MetOp
Key Features
- ESA-qualified cables from ESA-qualified part list
- Low launch mass
- Small diameter
- High temperature range
- High flexibility
Key Benefits
- Long-lasting life resulting from robust design
- Reduced installation and maintenance costs without compromised performance
- Reliable signal integrity
- Superior sales and technical support from Gore’s worldwide engineering team
Technical Specifications
All GORE® Space Cables for GEO Applications meet the following technical specifications according to ESCC 3901/019 and 021 and are listed on the ESA QPL.
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Operating temperature range | -200°C to +200°C |
| Maximum temperature for short periods | 260°C |
| Dielectric material | Expanded PTFE |
| Outer jacket | Polyimide |
| Operating voltage | 600 V RMS |
| Bending radius | 10 x outer diameter (repeated) or 6 x outer diameter (once) |
For technical data and ordering information specific to each cable, please see the product datasheet:
The information given herein is based on data believed to be reliable. However, W. L. Gore & Associates makes no warranties, expressed or implied, as to its accuracy and assumes no liability arising out of its use by others. This publication is not to be taken as a license to operate or as a recommendation to infringe patents.