GORE® Space Cables, Type LEW
We offer the smallest, lightest, low earth orbit wire and cable in the ESCC 3901 class without sacrificing mechanical or electrical integrity.
Reduce Total Launch Mass while Performing Reliably
Qualified to ESCC 3901 and on the ESA QPL, GORE® Space Cables, Type LEW, helps reduce the spacecraft’s total mass and makes room for more payloads and other critical subsystems. Their design is up to 27% smaller and 47% lighter than cables qualified in the same class. Our low-mass cables can save around 35% of weight for a typical mission while delivering continuous power and signals.
Smallest, Lightest Wires & Cables in the ESCC 3901 Class
Type LEW of GORE Space Cables brings specialized features and benefits that improve overall system performance compared to industry alternatives like:
- qualified to ESCC 3901/026 specification and registered on the ESA QPL
- low-mass design saves valuable weight of around 35% for a typical mission
- smaller up to 27% and lighter up to 47% than ESCC 3901/012 cables
- continuous power up to 600 Vrms and reliable analog or low-frequency signal transfer
- durable materials protect against extreme temps, abrasion, ATOX, chemicals and more
- more design and installation options because of high flexibility and tighter bending
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Proven Reliability in LEO Environments
Built to operate reliably in the harshest low earth orbit (LEO) environments, GORE Space Cables, Type LEW, is ideally suited for the following applications:
- analog & low-frequency signals
- box-to-box transmission
- power distribution systems
- manned or unmanned spacecraft
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Spaceflight Program Heritage
For many decades, W. L. Gore & Associates has provided reliable solutions in hundreds of global spaceflight programs with a 100% failure-free flight record.
- We work closely with major space organizations like the ESA (European Space Agency) and NASA (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) to deliver valued reliability from an ESA-qualified and ISO 9001:2000-certified manufacturing facility.
- Since 1986 (Gore’s first ESA-qualified product for spaceflight), 10 of our products have been qualified to ESCC 3901/3902/3408 specifications, and 11 are registered on the Qualified Parts List (QPL) – including Type LEW.
Our products have been used in many well-known missions and programs over the years, including:
- 1969 Apollo 11 First Moon Landing
- International Space Station
- Mars Exploration Rover Programs
- Space Shuttle Programs
- James Webb Space & Hubble Telescopes
Gore Solutions for Spaceflight
Watch and learn how Gore can help solve the design challenges inherent in space missions, providing decades of proven, reliable solutions to space companies.
Technical Information
GORE Space Cables, Type LEW, meet these technical specifications:
| Elec./Mech./Environ. Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Operating Voltage Vrms | 600 |
| Cable Jacket Material | Single Core: Thin-Resistant Fluoropolymer Multi-Core: Extruded Fluoropolymer |
| Multi-Core Cable Jacket Color by Wire Size ISO/(AWG) | - /(28) Red 001/(26) Green 002/(24) Blue 004/(22) Black 006/(20) Yellow |
| Wire Insulation Material | Thin-Resistant Fluoropolymer |
| Wire Insulation Color-Coding | Single Core: Natural Multi-Core: Black, Green, Natural, Red |
| Conductor | Silver-Plated Copper or Copper Alloy, True Concentric |
| Temperature Range °C | -200 to +200 |
GORE Space Cables, Type LEW, offers several constructions in 21 variants from 28 to 16 AWG sizes. When ordering our product, specify ESCC3901026XXB, with “XX” being the appropriate variant number.
Examples include the following:
| Construction | Variant Number | Number of Cores | Ordering Number |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single Wires | 01 | 1 | ESCC390102601B |
| Twisted Pairs | 10 | 2 | ESCC390102610B |
| Shielded Twisted Cables | 21 | 4 | ESCC390102621B |
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