W. L. Gore & Associates Showcasing Test Assemblies And Installation Simulation At IMS 2015

LANDENBERG, Pa., May 20, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- W. L. Gore & Associates (Gore) will be featuring its GORE® Microwave/RF Test Assemblies as well as the new Cable Installation Simulator at the International Microwave Symposium, May 19-21 in Phoenix, AZ, Booth 1042.

Gore has long been a proponent of showing accurately how its products and technologies function in real-world environments before bringing them to market.  Because nearly one-third of cable failures occur during installation, this is a crucial risk factor to minimize. Further, reliable performance of microwave/RF cable assemblies with longer service life and reduced equipment downtime results in lower costs for testing in laboratory, production, and field test environments.

Gore has published a white paper showing the results of its evaluation of the durability and performance over time of several 18-GHz microwave/RF cable assemblies described as having a ruggedized construction with similar specifications.

To minimize the risk of cable assembly damage or failure during installation, W. L. Gore & Associates (Gore) has developed a Cable Installation Simulator to evaluate the stress of installation on microwave airframe assemblies. By comparing signal integrity before and after installation, Gore can engineer assemblies that withstand airframe installation as well as the demands of the aircraft's flight envelope.

Use of the Installation Simulator gives aircraft manufacturers and installers evidence that their assemblies will provide the same level of electrical performance after installation as when they are brand new. And they can be assured that the assemblies will continue to perform reliably throughout the service life of the aircraft.

Gore has been committed to demonstrating the performance of microwave/RF test assemblies to ensure that Gore cables stand up to the rigors of real-world installation and use. And nowhere is this focus on cable reliability more important than in the aerospace market.  "Aircraft manufacturers need reliable solutions that can be installed deep within an aircraft and left there for the life of the platform. Therefore, we want to create 'fit and forget' solutions that will survive the demanding environments within an aircraft," said Jim Foreman, product manager at Gore.

"We are committed to designing next-generation products that solve key challenges, and mitigate risk for aircraft," said Paul Pino, Lead Principal Design Engineer at Gore. "To do this, we test and simulate real world conditions to ensure that our products do what we say they will do, consistently and reliably even in harsh conditions."

At IMS 2015, Chris Erickson of W. L. Gore & Associates will be presenting his paper, Understanding and Improving Microwave Cable Performance in Aircraft and Land Vehicles, on Thursday, May 21 at 1:35 (Booth 3147).  The live demo schedule (Booth 1042) is as follows:

• Wednesday, May 20, 11:00 AM & 3:00 PM
• Thursday, May 21, 11:00 AM & 2:00 PM

For more info on GORE® Microwave/RF Test Assemblies, visit www.gore.com/phaseflex.  For more on Gore's Cable Installation Simulator, go to gore.com/simulator to download the white paper or contact a Gore applications specialist at [email protected].

About W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc. 
Gore is a technology-driven company focused on discovery and product innovation. Well known for waterproof, breathable GORE-TEX® fabric, the company's portfolio includes everything from high- performance fabrics and implantable medical devices to industrial manufacturing components and aerospace electronics. Founded in 1958 and headquartered in Newark, Del., Gore posts annual sales of more than $3.2 billion and employs approximately 10,000 associates with manufacturing facilities in the United States, Germany, the United Kingdom, Japan and China, and sales offices around the world. Gore is one of a select few companies to appear on all of the U.S. "100 Best Companies to Work For" lists since the rankings debuted in 1984. The company also appears regularly on similar lists around the world. Learn more at gore.com.

SOURCE W. L. Gore & Associates

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