GORE® Cables and Materials Engineered to Perform

MILITARY LAND SYSTEMSDurable Performance

Mission AssuranceReduced Life-Cycle Costs

A diverse product portfolio to meet all your military needs

GORE® Cables and Materials

It is essential

for electronic

systems to

communicate

reliably and

accurately; and

cables are the

lifeline of these

systems.

Improvements in technology —

from satellite communications

and radar systems to

navigational aids and weapon

telemetry — are all driving the

demand to update military

vehicles. Also, tighter budgets

mean that vehicles need to

remain in the field longer and

require less maintenance and

downtime to reduce life-cycle

costs. Understanding these

challenges and how they are

changing is the only way to

ensure mission-critical success.

We are here to collaborate with

you to optimize your system

performance so soldiers can

focus on their mission and not

their equipment or vehicles.

Ensure Durable Performance

Mechanical, electrical, and

environmental stress factors

can easily affect the performance

of cables and materials

throughout the vehicle. For

example, harsh contaminants,

severe weather conditions,

and extreme temperature and

pressure changes can have a

direct impact on the materials

used in the construction of

cables.

Also, they can be easily

compromised by abrasion from

continuous movement through

tight areas causing damaged

insulation that can lead to

failures over time. Therefore,

cables and materials need to

be more durable and flexible

for easier routing to ensure they

do not break during rigorous

installation or operation.

Deliver Mission Assurance

Design engineers are integrating

sophisticated electronics

into almost every system in

military vehicles. It is essential

for electronic systems to

communicate reliably and

accurately, and cables are

the lifeline of these systems.

Electromagnetic interference can

compromise signal integrity over

long distances and reduce the

quality of signal transmission.

Also, higher data rate systems

require greater attention to

all electrical parameters such as

impedance control, attenuation,

crosstalk, and EMI. Therefore,

cables need to be more

dependable to ensure optimal

system performance in any

warfare situation.

Reduce Life-Cycle Costs

In today’s competitive military

environment, owning and

operating a land vehicle needs

to be more affordable, which

means they need to remain in

the field longer and maintenance

needs to cost less and take less

time.

More instrumentation means

that space, weight, and

performance (SWaP) are more

of a challenge. Therefore, cables

and materials need to be smaller

and lighter weight without

compromising electrical and

mechanical integrity to reduce

rework and re-testing of cables,

maintenance delays, and cable

replacement costs.

Lead the Mission with Gore as Your Partner

GORE® Cables and Materials

Gore Products Optimize System Performance Now and Over Time in Military Land Vehicles

Our commitment to innovation is based on a thorough understanding of materials and how they interact with their environment.

GORE® Cables and Materials meet the military’s

complex functional needs by delivering reliable,

long-lasting performance. Our products are engineered

specifically to withstand extreme weather conditions,

fluctuating temperatures, pressure changes, exposure

to abrasion and wear, repeated mechanical stress,

high voltages and harsh contaminants such as fuels,

oils, and chemicals. Whether you need high-speed

data cables, high power data cables or high-frequency

microwave/RF assemblies, you can be confident that

our products deliver failure-free performance over the

life of your land vehicle.

Ensure Durable PerformanceThroughout the entire military vehicle, Gore’s products are

engineered with a rugged insulation that withstands the

mechanical stress of installation and combat operations. They

provide higher cut-through resistance for greater mechanical

strength and abrasion resistance for durable protection. They

also withstand extreme cold and heat, pressure changes, the

wind, sandstorms, driving rain, sleet and heavy snow, and

harmful contaminants. Our cables and materials have been

fully tested and proven to guarantee lifelong performance.

Deliver Mission AssuranceOptimized for high performance, Gore’s products ensure

outstanding signal integrity and consistent power delivery in

the harsh and demanding environments routinely encountered

by military forces worldwide. They maintain unfailing performance

even when exposed to repeated mechanical stress from

installation, vibration, operation and maintenance. Our broad

portfolio of cables and cable assemblies deliver faster data

transmission with optimized shielding for the highest bandwidth

and lowest skew. They also deliver the lowest insertion loss before

and after installation, and over time.

Reduce Life-Cycle CostsGore’s innovative fluoropolymer technologies deliver solutions

— round and flat — that are significantly smaller with thinner

insulation, providing the maximum level of protection and

performance. Our products are smaller and lighter weight with

some up to 70 percent when compared to industry alternatives.

They also have greater flexibility with a tight bend radius making

initial routing easier, particularly when retrofitting cables in

overcrowded areas surrounding electronic systems. All of which

translates to reduced life cycle costs and increased affordability

for the military.

In a small, lightweight, flexible and routable package, GORE® Ethernet Cables deliver excellent signal integrity for high-speed data transmission over longer distances that exceed Cat6a requirements.

GORE® HDMI Cables enable a higher video resolution for increased clarity and deliver faster signals over longer distances. Now military personnel can view system displays in ultra high definition.

With a unique dual buffering system, GORE® Fiber Optic Cables provide added durability without sacrificing size or weight while maintaining exceptional signal integrity before and after installation, and over time.

GORE® USB Cables carry more data over greater distances for faster content uploads and downloads while supporting the latest power management systems for portable devices.

With low-profile design that is more flexible than standard cables, GORE® Shielded Twisted Pair Cables deliver outstanding high-speed data transmission in the toughest conditions.

GORE® Fiber Optic Ribbon Cables provide enhanced mechanical protection and deliver uninterrupted signal transmission for extended service life and lower total costs.

GORE® Cables and Materials

Using the field cancellation properties of a balanced design, GORE® Fibre Channel Cables maintain consistent signal integrity while enhancing noise immunity and EMI suppression.

GORE® Round Cables are a high-flex hybrid option with high EMI/RFI shielding capabilities for robust protection. They deliver exceptionally fast signal speeds that exceed 85 percent of the speed of light.

By preventing the ingress of water vapor, fuel, and other hazardous contaminants, GORE® Microwave/RF Assemblies maintain low insertion loss, low return loss, and phase stability over the vehicle’s life.

Halogen-free GORE® Hook-Up Wires maintain consistent signal integrity in less space while providing greater mechanical strength with abrasion- and cut-through resistant and low-creep wire insulation.

GORE® High Flex Cable Assemblies boost all aspects of mechanical protection and electrical performance that meet stringent military requirements.

With a compact footprint that is lighter weight and more flexible, GORE™ CAN Bus Cables enable high-quality signals for faster data transmission in modern mobile digital networks.

Engineered to Perform

Proven track record

of delivering

reliable products

that meet the

military’s complex

challenges now

and for the future.

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 land systems.

Products Engineered for Land Systems

One of our core values is

fitness-for-use, which means

that our products not only do

what we say they do, but they

also work in environments

where other products may fail.

To meet this commitment, we

offer a global engineering and

support team to the military. We

work closely with your design

team, helping select the right

products to streamline the

design process, reduce product

size and weight, and increase

durability and stability for a

long lifespan. In our global

testing facilities, we evaluate

our products using real-world

simulations to ensure the

dependability of our products

in the field. These world-class

labs are comprised of three

areas of expertise: digital and

microwave signal analysis,

environmental and stress

testing, and electromagnetic

compatibility — working

together to quantitatively

ensure optimal protection

and performance for all of our

electronic products.

Proven Performance Backed by Gore’s Engineering Team

Gore has a proven track record

of delivering reliable, long-

lasting products in the most

challenging military scenarios.

GORE® Cables and Materials

include high data rate cables,

high power data cables, and

high-frequency microwave/RF

assemblies that ensure superior

mechanical and electrical

performance now and over time

in critical military land systems.

The Gore Advantage

W. L. Gore & Associates

gore.com

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