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Critical defense aircraft systems face implementation challenges when adding high-frequency and mmWave components operating from 27 to 75 GHz to deliver threat notifications and global situational awareness. Likewise, RF cables operating at higher frequencies face challenges with durability and installed performance over time.

SMA, 3.5 mm and 2.92 mm connectors make reliable, RF components and instrumentation possible. These seemingly mundane devices are the result of evolutionary and revolutionary design, covering a 40-year period and involving several corporations. In their present state, they represent highly evolved, well-defined interface systems.

The importance of a microwave cable assembly’s shielding effectiveness cannot be understated. Across defense, civil, and aerospace applications, it impacts the system performance of the aircraft and could impede upon data transmission capabilities.

This reprint of the Microwaves & RF article uncovers important data about RF cable assemblies pertinent to the defense sector. GORE-FLIGHT® Microwave Assemblies from W. L. Gore & Associates surpass stringent flight qualification testing standards upheld by the United States Army, which are in place to ensure high performance and reliability in harsh conditions.

Read the interview with Greg Powers, Gore Global Market Leader for Aerospace and Defense, about the company's solutions for high-performance digital and microwave connectivity, and other products.