GORE™ Space Cables and Assemblies: Power Distribution Cables
Improve Power Delivery Among Electrical Systems
Reliable power is essential for a successful mission. The cables that deliver the power are just as critical as the power-generating systems. GORE™ Power Distribution Cables are the most reliable, and their robust design and copper conductors allow for easy installation in tight spaces. Approved to ESA/SCC 3901/017 specifications, GORE™ Power Distribution Cables ensure that consistent power is delivered safely and reliably.
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How to Buy
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The Science Behind the Cables
The key to the outstanding performance of GORE™ Power Distribution Cables is the proprietary material used in the cable insulation — expanded polytetrafluoroethylene (ePTFE). Gore has created a hybrid insulation that makes the cable more flexible and easier to strip. These cables provide the best ATOX resistance available on the market today, and they function reliably in temperatures ranging from -200°C to +200°C. These features make it easier to install the cables without compromising the quality of the power distribution.
Typical Uses
- Power supply for subsystems
- Spacecraft harnesses
- Manned/unmanned space missions
- Transport vehicles
Sample Applications
- Globalstar
- XMM
- ENVISAT
- Integral
- Galileo
Key Features
- ESA/SCC 3901/017-qualified
- Nickel-plated copper conductors
- Different gauge sizes for a variety of applications
- Outstanding ATOX resistance
Key Benefits
- Excellent performance from proprietary hybrid insulation and outstanding ATOX resistance
- Improved installation with easier crimping and extended bending radius
- Valued reliability delivered from an ESA-qualified and a DIN EN ISO 9001:2000-certified manufacturing facility
- Superior sales and technical support from Gore’s worldwide engineering team
Technical Specifications
All GORE™ Power Distribution Cables meet the following technical specifications. See the ordering information for the technical data specific to each cable.
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Operating temperature range | -200°C to +200°C |
| Maximum temperature for short periods | 260°C |
| Outer jacket | PFA |
| Conductor construction | Concentric nickel-plated copper |
| Operating voltage | 600 V RMS |
| Bending radius | 10 x outer diameter (repeated) or 6 x outer diameter (once) |
Ordering Information
| Part Number | Gauge Size (AWG) |
Outer Diameter (mm) |
Weight (g/m) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3901-017-01 | 0 | 11.8 | 542 |
| 3901-017-02 | 4 | 7.7 | 232 |
| 3901-017-03 | 8 | 5.3 | 98 |
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.