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In a small, light size and rugged construction, this version from W. L. Gore & Associates offers easy routing, greater shrink-back reduction and shorter sample termination times with a similar level of crush resistance as our other Simplex cables to protect sensitive components.

Avionics and vectronics require high-performance wires and cables that can deliver superior signals and fast data transmission speeds, even in demanding conditions. W. L. Gore & Associates offers a portfolio of solutions that fulfill those needs while reducing weight, installation complexities and overall costs.

Microwave/RF assemblies for military and civil aircraft from W. L. Gore & Associates are engineered with rugged features to maintain signal integrity even with the mechanical stress of vibration, acceleration loads, installation and maintenance.

With Gore's cable installation simulator, military and civil aircraft manufacturers can be confident they're getting a reliable cable assembly solution that withstands the rigors of routing and reduces the total cost of ownership.

View global distributors authorized to supply bulk wires and cables from W. L. Gore & Associates. Our extensive product portfolio has reliably served many industries for decades — including aerospace & defense, semiconductor & microelectronics, industrial & manufacturing, plus more.

Aircraft and military vehicle OEMs can review a complete list of selected, pre-qualified copper, fiber optic and hybrid cable samples from W. L. Gore & Associates. This way, you can validate our standard products in your specific application with lower technical and business risks to your program.

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

To improve in-flight connectivity to wireless networks, choose W. L. Gore & Associates’ leaky feeder antennas. While passengers enjoy easy access to the Internet, email and in-flight entertainment, aircraft benefit from better signal propagation and reduced hardware required in the cabin for reliable connectivity.

Our cables and materials have participated in decades worth of civil and defense aircraft programs. We offer a wide selection of high-speed data cables, microwave/RF assemblies, airframe sealants, and more. 

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