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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.

This article, prepared by Gore Associates Robert John and Jerome Lokken, appeared in the Winter 2015 edition of Antenna Systems & Technology Magazine

Offering reliable electrical performance, GORE® Microwave/RF Assemblies for General Purpose use in semiconductor test and aerospace and defense test environments are designed for applications that require a consistent and reliable signal from point A to point B. Manufactured by W. L. Gore & Associates, these RF cable assemblies deliver strong signal integrity with low loss over long distances, feature proven phase and amplitude stability and are available with a variety of standard connectors. We offer microwave/RF general purpose solutions in the following versions:

Answers to frequently asked questions about GORE® Microwave/RF Assemblies.

Gore provides high-performance cable assemblies with significant mechanical and electrical advantages for high-flex applications in aerospace and defense, spaceflight, semiconductor, and test and measurement environments.

Authorized by W. L. Gore & Associates, listed below are global distributors who supply our microwave/RF assemblies for aerospace and defense applications. Our proven coaxial cables with a variety of connector options deliver unfailing signals with low loss from DC to 70 GHz.

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

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.

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.

Gore part numbers consist of a minimum of 12 and a maximum of 15 alphanumeric characters. Groupings of these characters have a specific meaning.

This technical document details tracking changes in insertion loss and phase length with temperature.