PLEINFELD, Germany (September 24, 2019) — W. L. Gore & Associates will exhibit the company’s full line of GORE® Microwave/RF Assemblies for test and measurement applications at the European Microwave (EuMW) Conference in Paris, France on September 29 to October 4 in Booth 1225.

All of Gore’s solutions with robust connector options ensure precise, repeatable measurements in small, lightweight and highly flexible designs for longer service life, reduced equipment downtime, and lower costs for laboratory, production, and field test environments.

Recognized in the industry as the purple cable, GORE® PHASEFLEX® Microwave/RF Test Assemblies will be on display at the conference. They provide excellent phase/amplitude stability with proven flexure up to 110 GHz in a variety of test applications such as automated test equipment, high throughput RF production testing, and portable analyzers, to name a few.

Also featured will be GORE® VNA Microwave/RF Test Assemblies that deliver exceptional performance guaranteed with flexure. They are the ideal solution for precise test applications with frequencies through 70 GHz and with constant and/or highly repetitive cable movement.

Lastly, we’ll showcase GORE® Microwave/RF Assemblies for general purpose test applications. They offer excellent electrical performance with proven phase/amplitude stability in applications such as environmental test chambers, test bench systems, wafer probing, and many more.

Gore has recently upgraded selected cable types with 1.85 mm connector configurations from 67 GHz to 70 GHz. They are designed with the same internal structure (form, fit and function), making them compatible with the previous 67 GHz design.

• Type 0F of GORE® PHASEFLEX® Microwave/RF Test Assemblies
• Type 4F of GORE® Microwave/RF Assemblies for general purpose test

For more information, stop by Booth 1225 at EuMW or online at gore.com/eumw2019.

W. L. Gore & Associates is a global materials science company dedicated to transforming industries and improving lives. Since 1958, Gore has solved complex technical challenges in demanding environments — from outer space to the world’s highest peaks to the inner workings of the human body. With more than 10,500 Associates and a strong, team-oriented culture, Gore generates annual revenues of $3.7 billion.

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Our solutions with robust connector options deliver precise, repeatable measurements with excellent phase/amplitude stability. We also recently upgraded selected cable types with 1.8 mm connector configurations from 67 GHz to 70 GHz to offer more options in the system designer toolbox.

All of our solutions are compact, rugged, and highly flexible for longer service life, reduced equipment downtime, and lower costs for laboratory, production, and field test environments. If you want reliable test measurements that you can trust to meet demanding program schedules and over equipment lifetime, stop by and see us.

Also, learn more about our microwave products for aircraft, like the 6 Series of our GORE-FLIGHT Microwave Assemblies that have won awards and continue to be recognized among defense system-level innovations.

BOSTON, MA, JUNE 4, 2019 – W. L. Gore & Associates (Gore) played a key role in the Apollo 11 mission and will feature their Apollo story and artifacts at IMS 2019, June 4-6, at the Boston Convention Center, Boston, MA, Booth #841.  Additionally, Gore will showcase products for 5G and aerospace & defense testing – preferred solutions because they can dependably operate at higher frequencies, perform reliably over time, and survive when it really matters.

Gore’s contributions to space exploration began very early in its history. In just ten years, the company went from a Delaware basement where the company was founded in 1958, to the moon with multiple products contributing to the success of the July 1969 Apollo 11 moon landing. Gore wire and cable supported getting men to the moon, was involved in the seismographic experiments on the moon, and helped the astronauts to navigate back home. 

From the first seismographic testing on the moon through today, Gore has maintained an unwavering commitment to product performance in many businesses, including aerospace and semiconductor industries to name a few.  In the 50 years since the Apollo 11 mission, Gore has supported more than 100 spaceflight programs, including manned spaceflight programs and satellites that provide communications and scientific benefits to the world.  Throughout all, Gore products have had a 100% success-rate in space.

Gore’s marketing communications leader, Jennifer Haupt shares, “Our 60 years of material science expertise has allowed us to create products with distinct properties well suited for aerospace, as well as for many other applications that cross a variety of industries. During this anniversary year, we are highlighting our involvement with this historic event as a way to demonstrate our legacy not only in space exploration but also our continued efforts in materials science that are making a difference today and into the future.” 

For more information visit gore.com/apollo

5G testing continues to bring increased complexity, with higher frequency test components above 6 GHz and more ports to address. Multiple functions are integrated into a component and frequent calibration is required. At the same time, tests need to deliver highly accurate measurements for faster throughput, less calibration and downtime, and reduced overall costs.  To address these demanding requirements, Gore offers GORE® PHASEFLEX® Microwave/RF Test Assemblies (the “purple cables”), the smallest, lightest, most internally ruggedized assembly on the market today for modular, multi-port, and multi-site test applications.

Gore’s product specialist Renee Burba said, “Our purple cables are reliable, durable, and flexible. This is so crucial for our customers working with 5G applications. We continue to focus on making test assemblies that allow our customers to trust the test.”

Defense and aerospace testing is another area where Gore will feature innovative solutions such as GORE® PHASEFLEX® Microwave/RF Test Assemblies. Testing aircraft systems is critical. “We continue to play a key role in educating our aerospace customers on testing best practices within Aerospace,” states Gore product specialist Chris Ericksen. “I tell them you can’t trust the performance if you can’t trust the test.”

Also, on display will be Gore’s airframe assemblies, GORE-FLIGHT™ Microwave Assemblies, 6 Series.  These assemblies are lightweight cable solutions that deliver the lowest insertion loss before and after installation, ensuring reliable performance for the life of an aircraft system. The robust construction reduces total costs by withstanding the challenges of installation, reducing costly production delays, field service frequency, and the need for purchasing replacement assemblies.

For more information, see Gore at IMS 2019, Booth #841, visit gore.com/ims2019 or contact a Gore applications specialist at electronics.usa@wlgore.com.

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Gore develops products and technologies that address complex product and process challenges in a variety of markets and industries, including aerospace, automotive, pharmaceutical, mobile electronics, oil and gas — and more. Through close collaboration with industry leaders across the globe, Gore enables customers to design their products and processes to be safer, cleaner, more productive, reliable, durable and efficient across a wide range of demanding environments.

W. L. Gore & Associates is a global materials science company dedicated to transforming industries and improving lives. Founded in 1958, Gore has built a reputation for solving complex technical challenges in the most demanding environments — from revolutionizing the outerwear industry with GORE-TEX® fabric to creating medical devices that improve and save lives to enabling new levels of performance in the aerospace, pharmaceutical and mobile electronics markets, among other industries. The company is also known for its strong, team-oriented culture and global recognition from the Great Place to Work® Institute. Headquartered in Newark, Del., Gore employs 9,500 Associates and generates annual revenues of $3.5 billion. www.gore.com.

GORE, GORE-TEX, and designs are trademarks of W. L. Gore & Associates.

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Visit us in Booth E7239 at the 2018 SEMICON China to see our latest innovative solutions for the semiconductor and microelectronics industry. With our deep acumen in fluoropolymer technology, we offer a broad range of products that solve many industry challenges and meet stringent requirements — including high flex cables, cable assemblies, and sealants.

Visit our website to find out more about our capabilities at gore.com/semiconchina2018

LANDENBERG, Pa. (February 27, 2014) – W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc., has become the first and only electronics manufacturer to receive the Platinum Award from COM DEV International Ltd. – the global designer and manufacturer of space hardware – for its performance in supplying GORE^® Microwave/RF Assemblies.

Gore's cable assemblies maintain reliable electrical and mechanical integrity in demanding environments. This conforms with COM DEV’s position as a world leader in the production of space-qualified passive microwave equipment, specialized electronics and optical subsystems.

COM DEV’s business strategy and success are tied to their ability to deliver reliable, quality products on time. COM DEV created its Platinum Award for excellence in on-time delivery, quality and supplier relationship performance to align suppliers to their strategy. Part of the award is based on relationship measurements encompassing 21 categories, making this a challenging and rewarding goal to achieve.

"We are honored to be recognized by COM DEV for providing high-quality microwave/RF assemblies and meeting their delivery requirements. Our focus has been to provide solutions our customers can count on." said Frank Kilday, product manager at Gore.

"We would like to express our appreciation to Gore for their dedicated commitment and continued support to COM DEV as one of our top-performing suppliers," said Garry LaCroix, Director, Procurement.

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.

COM DEV International Ltd. (www.comdevintl.com) is a leading global provider of space hardware and services. The company has a staff of 1,300, annual revenues of $215.5 million, and facilities in Canada, the United Kingdom and the United States. COM DEV designs manufactures, and integrates advanced products, subsystems and microsatellites that are sold to major satellite prime contractors, government agencies and satellite operators, for use in communications, space science, remote sensing and defense applications. The company has won contracts to supply its equipment on over 900 spacecraft. COM DEV's majority-owned subsidiary, exactEarth Ltd., provides satellite data services for global maritime surveillance. 

This news release may contain certain forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. Actual results may differ materially from results indicated in any forward-looking statements. The Company cautions that, among other things, in view of the rapid changes in communications markets and technologies, and other risks including the cost and market acceptance of the Company's new products, the level of individual customer procurements and competitive product offerings and pricing, and general economic circumstances, the Company's business prospects may be materially different from forward-looking statements made by the Company. The triangular logo and the word COM DEV are each registered trademarks and the property of COM DEV Ltd. All rights reserved.

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LANDENBERG, Pa. (January 15, 2015) – W. L. Gore & Associates has introduced an online tool designed to complement the existing GORE™ Microwave/RF Assembly Builder. The new GORE™ Microwave/RF Assembly Calculator is used to calculate insertion loss, VSWR and other parameters of GORE® Microwave/RF Assemblies for different cable types. The Calculator is particularly useful when the initial cable type is unknown and needs to be specified independent of the connector. 

The main Calculator section enables the user to select a Market (Aerospace and Defense, Spaceflight, Test & Measurement) and Category (such as General Purpose, Ruggedized and Phase Stable, etc.) from the dropdowns to view cable types and their specs. The user then enters data in fields for frequency, length, temperature and altitude to narrow the results in the main Cable Types table. The Multiple Cable Review tool allows the user to select up to three cables to be compared on a single, detailed results screen. 

“The Gore Microwave/RF Assembly Calculator really lets engineers minimize the trade-off in mechanical vs. operational specs of a cable,” said Keith Cuthbert, Gore Applications Engineer. “A user can now figure out exactly how narrow of a cable you can get while maintaining a required insertion loss performance.” 

The Calculator includes a Conversions page that has most of the everyday conversions, including distance, frequency, power, temperature, VSWR/return loss and weight. A Glossary is also included that features explanations for many of the terms used in the online calculator. 

The online interface features a responsive design, making it equally usable on PCs, tablets and smartphones using any major browser (Explorer, Chrome, Safari). “Today’s engineer is not always using a desktop computer, therefore tools need to be accessible and useful anytime and anywhere.” said Jenn Haupt, Global Marketing Specialist at Gore. 

To view Gore’s new Microwave/RF Assembly Calculator, visit tools.gore.com/gmcacalc. You can also contact a Gore applications specialist at electronics.usa@wlgore.com to discuss your application needs or challenges.

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.

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