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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.

When choosing military aircraft components, lasting performance is always a top consideration. Yet while many cables perform dependably prior to installation, the challenges of routing leave them damaged and ill-prepared for the rigors of the aircraft’s flight envelope. That’s why W. L. Gore & Associates developed an installation simulator to prove their microwave assemblies delivered the same reliability before and after installation.

Modern civil and military aircraft depend on quality microwave assemblies like those produced by W. L. Gore & Associates for reliable performance. Yet the challenges of installation in tight airframe environments can often degrade lower-quality cables, requiring replacement long before the expected end of life. In Gore’s White Paper: Reducing Life Cycle Costs with Reliable Airframe Microwave Assemblies, we take a closer look at how higher-quality cable assemblies deliver lower costs, greater productivity, and a host of additional benefits.

Today’s civil and military aircraft require higher bandwidth, controlled-impedance interconnects using 10 Gb/s Ethernet and other high data rate protocols. But, there are risks when using standard MIL-DTL-38999 connector systems to meet newer, more demanding high-speed data transmission requirements in avionics.

Weight savings is an important design and modernization consideration for civil and defense aircraft to increase payload, fuel efficiency, range, and time on station. Gore offers a variety of solutions that reduce the size and weight of microwave/RF cable assemblies, and high-speed copper and fiber optic cables.

Future airborne and military digital networks will require faster speeds to transmit more data and video for improved situational awareness. But, OEMs are undecided about switching to a new cable solution to overcome speed, durability and cost challenges. W. L. Gore & Associates can help you adapt easily now and be ready for the future without transitioning to an entirely different cabling solution. Our compact, robust Ethernet cables can reliably achieve Cat8 speed up to 40 Gb/s during flights and missions.

W. L. Gore & Associates has authorized the global distributors listed below to supply our military and civil aircraft sealants. We manufacture a portfolio of unique material sets, forms, and sizes approved for use on multiple fixed and rotary-wing aircraft.

When you’re ready to purchase our sealants, contact one of our trusted distributors. Or, contact us to talk to a Gore representative today about your specific application needs and requirements.

Cable dimensions and characteristics — including diameter, weight, minimum bend radius, and insertion loss.

Listed below are global distributors authorized to supply bulk wires and cables manufactured by W. L. Gore & Associates. We offer an extensive portfolio of proven trustworthy products that has served many industries since the 1950s — including defense air and land, spaceflight, civil air, semiconductor and microelectronics and more.

Test report prepared by Lectromec for Gore part number DXN2603. The report outlines Gore's compliance to ANSI/NEMA WC 27500 Test Methods for Environmental Testing, Jacket and Marking, as well as SAE AS4373 Test Method for Insulated Electric Wire.