Overview

Constant and/or highly repetitive movement of cables can compromise the measurement precision of high-performance VNAs. In fact, a recent study showed that globally more than 75% of microwave/RF cable assemblies are replaced frequently due to damage during installation or operation.

Guaranteed Stability for Precise, Repeatable Measurements
GORE® VNA Microwave/RF Test Assemblies set the industry standard through 67 GHz.

GORE® VNA Microwave/RF Test Assemblies set the industry standard through 70 GHz.

GORE VNA Microwave/RF Test Assemblies are specifically engineered to provide the most precise VNA measurements in laboratory conditions. They deliver the highest accuracy and greatest time interval between recalibrations of any test assembly on the market today.

Gore’s assemblies maintain excellent insertion loss and VSWR. Before shipment, we test all of our assemblies for return loss, insertion loss, phase stability and loss stability up to their maximum operating frequency. Our test methods simulate real-world environments to ensure the assembly delivers precise, repeatable measurements in your application.

Our assemblies ensure accurate and repeatable measurements because of their phase and amplitude stability guaranteed with flexure — tested for over 100,000 flex cycles before we retest phase and amplitude stability.

Choose GORE VNA Microwave/RF Assemblies for precise, repeatable measurements for the life of your system.

Applications

GORE VNA Microwave/RF Test Assemblies are engineered to perform reliably in a variety of test and measurement applications, including:

  • Vector network analyzers
  • Testing in lab environments
  • Critical measurements

If you have any questions or to discuss your specific application needs, please contact a Gore representative.

Features and Benefits

We have engineered features for GORE VNA Microwave/RF Test Assemblies that make them more durable in demanding environments. Features include:

  • NMD-style ruggedized connectors
  • Crush resistance greater than 800 lbf/in
  • Over 50,000 flexures at minimum bend radius
  • Ttorque resistance
  • Virtually zero cable spring back

GORE® VNA Microwave/RF Test Assemblies provide manufacturers with many benefits that improve electrical and mechanical performance such as:

  • Reliable signal integrity over longer distances with low loss up to 70 GHz
  • Reliable, repeatable electrical performance with consistent phase and amplitude stability
  • Easy installation with flexible construction and small bend radius
  • Decreased weight with smaller diameter for higher density applications
  • Design flexibility with a variety of interconnect options

For more information about the features and benefits of our cables, please contact a Gore representative.

Durable and rugged construction
Construction of GORE VNA Microwave/RF Test Assemblies
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Videos

Go to our YouTube Channel to watch these and other videos of Gore engineers demonstrating the benefits of GORE® Microwave/RF Assemblies.

Resources

Recent News

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Visit Gore at Precisiebeurs 2023

November 15, 2023 - November 16, 2023

Visit Booth 136 to see Gore’s custom-fit static and high flex cables and assemblies designed for lithography and built for you. Our solutions meet stringent industry standards around cleanliness, durability, outgassing performance and flexibility.

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Visit Gore at the Army Aviation Mission Solutions Summit (AAAA)

April 26, 2023 - April 29, 2023

Stop by Booth 1023 and ask to see our demonstrations to watch how GORE® Cables and Materials perform reliably before and after installation and over time. We’re also eager to hear about your latest airframe and aviation system developments and talk with you about our solutions to ensure mission performance and aircrew protection for FARA, FLRAA and enduring fleet.

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Join Us at Precisiebeurs 2022

November 16, 2022 - November 17, 2022

Clean Gore cables & assemblies: Made for lithography. Made for you. Gore’s custom-configured static and high-flex cables & cable assemblies are designed, engineered and manufactured to meet the lithography industry’s toughest standards for durability, outgassing performance, cleanliness and flexibility. We look forward to seeing you at Precisiebeurs 2022.

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W. L. Gore & Associates Exhibiting Virtually at IMS2021

June 20, 2021 - June 25, 2021

Gore is exhibiting virtually at this year’s International Microwave Symposium (IMS), and you’re invited to visit our virtual booth. We’ll describe how our proven portfolio of durable microwave/RF test assemblies delivers stable and consistent performance for reliable 5G test results.

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