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Particle generation from cables in cable chains is a complex problem for semiconductor cleanroom environments. GORE® Trackless High Flex Cables and GORE® High Flex Flat Cables from W. L. Gore & Associates can be reliably used in these environments requiring low particulation. Find out the results of the study by the Fraunhofer Institute in Germany.

W. L. Gore & Associates examines constraints that may have an impact on cable performance. Also examined is the process involved in selecting the right materials based on sufficient testing to verify cables will survive and perform reliably in the harshest environments.

W. L. Gore & Associates brings decades of unique materials science technology and in-depth application knowledge to the semiconductor industry. Find out where our advanced capabilities are used throughout semiconductor manufacturing processes — from front end to back end.

With decades of unique materials science technology and in-depth application knowledge, W. L. Gore & Associates offers proven solutions that ensure cleanliness, durability and reliability. Find out where our technologies are used throughout semiconductor manufacturing processes.

This article, featured in the April 2009 issue of Motion System Design magazine, provides tips on specifying and working with cables for automated machinery and systems. Check out these tips and tactics from industry leaders to keep your data and power lines healthy.

Application article by Jörgen Andersson in Signalen magazine, October 2006, about a Gore custom-made FireWire cable.

This article, featured in the February 19, 2009 issue of Machine Design, explains the value expanded PTFE brings to Gore products, especially cable.  The author provides a deep look inside PTFE , the materials characteristics and explains how this material gives cables long flex-life, extra strength, better signal transmission, and clean-room performance.

This article, featured in the July 23, 2009 issue of Machine Design, discusses the problem of particulates for moving cable systems and provides guidance on designing cable systems for a cleanroom environment.

As chips become smaller and more powerful, higher levels of process cleanliness and data rates continue to increase in semiconductor and FPD equipment. W. L. Gore & Associates offers proven solutions with more durability, flexibility and reliability that solve these complex issues to increase throughput and yield, reduce maintenance and total costs, and be ready for the future.

Cable stress has a direct impact on the reliability of automation equipment. Understanding what causes cables to fail in high-flexing applications allows us to take appropriate precautions during the design phase to optimize the system's reliability.