Microwaves & RF Article: Tips on Selecting High-Frequency mmWave/RF Cables for Defense Applications
Industry Articles, United States
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.
In this reprint of the Microwaves & RF article by Jerico Sabas and Jeff Todd of W. L. Gore & Associates, you’ll learn more about these topics and what you should be concerned about when selecting and using RF assemblies to ensure mission success and peace of mind.
About the Article
Microwaves & RF specializes in providing comprehensive information and resources for its audience of specialists in high-frequency electronic design. In “Tips on Selecting High-Frequency mmWave/RF Cables for Defense Applications,” Sabas and Todd provide readers with valuable insight into the following topics:
- Challenges of mmWave technology in defense applications
- What should aircraft system architects & engineers be concerned about?
- Factoring connections for inside-the-box (B-Kit) & between-the-boxes (A-Kit)
- How to ensure mission-critical success and peace of mind?
About GORE-FLIGHT® Microwave Assemblies for Defense Aircraft
Trusted by the defense aerospace industry, Gore’s lightweight, rugged and flexible airframe assemblies offer a fit-and-forget solution with installed performance over time in applications like:
- C5ISR (Command, Control, Communication, Computers, Cyber, Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance)
- EW (Electronic Warfare) systems
- RWR (Radar Warning Receivers) systems
- Radar interconnects
- Millimeter wave (mmWave) technologies
- Airborne electronic surveillance, countermeasures & jamming
- Electronic & signal intelligence
- Navigation & communications systems
Contact Gore for More Information
Learn how GORE-FLIGHT® Microwave Assemblies can enhance your mmWave and high-frequency defense aircraft system by contacting a Gore representative today to discuss your specific requirements and request a quote.
Alternatively, configure assemblies with customized frequencies, lengths, and connector options and request a quote through our RF Cable Builder. To calculate insertion loss, VSWR and other parameters of our assemblies, use our RF Cable Calculator.
When you’re ready to order, get in touch with an authorized distributor for in-stock availability.
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