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

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

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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.

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.

Authorized by W. L. Gore & Associates, listed below are global distributors and agents 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 110 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.

W. L. Gore & Associates supports the emerging aviation ecosystem by offering innovative and proven solutions to help ensure safe passenger air taxi service, cargo drone delivery and future combat air systems.

Microwave assemblies must perform reliably after being routed through an airframe and throughout many missions. W. L. Gore & Associates’ installation simulator has allowed us to engineer products to meet and exceed industry standards and end-user requirements. Proven durable and reliable over time, our microwave assemblies reduce replacement costs and ensure mission-critical success and peace of mind.

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.