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

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When it comes to long-length microwave coaxial assemblies, their phase/loss stability and repeatability, as well as shielding effectiveness, have historically not been well documented. This is largely due to the low demand for these types of assemblies and lack of standardized testing procedures. Published by W. L. Gore & Associates, White Paper: Phase Stability, Loss Stability and Shielding Effectiveness of Long Length provides some much-needed insights into this type of equipment to help operators, engineers and manufacturers find the right extended-length solutions.

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.

Selecting a reliable, high-performing microwave/RF cable assembly will eliminate many of the common problems experienced with test systems. Learn more from the white paper.

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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.

Selecting a reliable, high-performing microwave/RF cable assembly can eliminate many of the common problems associated with test systems.

Based on the extensive experience working with leading test equipment OEMs and RF components/modules manufacturers, Gore developed a selection guide to assist engineers in selecting the right microwave/RF cables for specific test applications for 5G test.

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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.

Constant and/or highly repetitive cable movement can compromise the measurement precision of high-performance vector network analyzers (VNAs). With the most precise measurements, GORE VNA Microwave/RF Test Assemblies from W. L. Gore & Associates set the industry standard for VNAs through 70 GHz. They’re specifically engineered for metrology and critical test and measurement applications. Leading manufacturers choose our test assemblies because of the improved performance they see in their equipment.

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.