GORE Space Cables. Product Portfolio. ESA Jacky Huart ESA. ESA Pierre Carril. ESA David Ducros

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1 GORE Space Cables Product Portfolio ESA Jacky Huart ESA ESA Pierre Carril ESA David Ducros

2 Table of Contents Introduction 1 ESCC 3901/009 Type SPC 2 ESCC 3901/017 Type SPP 6 ESCC 3901/018 Type SPM 8 ESCC 3901/019 Type SPL 12 ESCC 3901/021 Type SPLD 16 ESCC 3901/024 Type CSWL 20 ESCC 3901/025 Type CSC 24 ESCC 3902/002 Types GCX/GTX/GBL 26 ESCC 3902/003 Type SpaceWire 28 ASW (Anti-Static Wires) 30 High-Voltage Cables 32 Protective Braids 34 Stripping Blades 35

3 GORE Space Cables Ensure reliable performance for mission-critical systems Reliable power and data integrity are essential for a successful mission. Cables delivering power are just as critical as the system that generates it. Data cables have a direct impact on the quality of the signal and the speed of transmission. With their specialized insulation materials, GORE Space Cables ensure that power is delivered safely and reliably in the challenging environmental conditions of outer space. When mission success is critical, these durable cables improve signal speed and integrity among electrical system components. Through extensive testing, Gore ensures long-lasting performance. Small, lightweight cables with a tight bend radius and robust design support easier and faster installation. The unique construction of these cables provides dependable electrical and mechanical performance throughout a broad temperature range. Benefits of GORE Space Cables Reliable electrical and mechanical performance in extreme environments with wide temperature range Long-lasting results from robust design and specialized insulation materials Easy installation and routing due to small, lightweight cables with tighter bend radius Valued reliability delivered by ESA-qualified cables according to ESCC specifications For more than 25 years, Gore has provided highly reliable cable solutions for the space industry. The 100-percent success rate of GORE Space Cables demonstrates Gore s commitment to collaborating with customers when developing reliable and durable cables for these demanding applications. ESA ESA Jacky Huart ESA David Ducros ESA Pierre Carril 1

4 GORE Space Cables Type SPC Qualified according to ESCC 3901/009, GORE Space Cables, Type SPC for Geostationary Earth Orbit (GEO) applications provide high-quality signals without compromising safety (Table 1). Program Heritage Alphabus Typical Applications DC power distribution Low-frequency signals Optical instruments Table 1: Cable Properties Property Operating Voltage Conductor Value 600 V RMS Silver-plated copper or copper alloy, true concentric Insulation Double layer: Expanded PTFE + Polyimide Outer Jacket Polyimide Temperature Range C to +200 C 2

5 Product Portfolio Ordering Information GORE Space Cables, Type SPC for GEO applications are available in the following variants (Table 2). Specify ESCC XXB with the XX being the appropriate variant number. For more information, contact a Gore representative or visit gore.com/cable-distributors for the list of distributors. Table 2: Cable Variants Variant No. ed Cores Wire Size (AWG) s x Conductor Characteristics Nominal Section (mm²) Resistance (Ω/km) Core Finished Wire or Cable Characteristics Weight 01 No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No Yes

6 GORE Space Cables Table 2: Cable Variants for Type SPC (continued) Variant No. ed Cores Wire Size (AWG) s x Conductor Characteristics Nominal Section (mm²) Resistance (Ω/km) Core Finished Wire or Cable Characteristics Weight 36 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Double / Double /

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8 GORE Space Cables Type SPP GORE Space Cables, Type SPP for high-current applications are qualified according to ESCC 3901/017. They provide excellent ATOX resistance and operate reliably in temperatures ranging from -200 C to +200 C (Table 3). Program Heritage ENVISAT Galileo Globalstar Integral XMM Typical Applications Manned/Unmanned space missions High-current power supply Spacecraft harnesses Transfer vehicles Table 3: Cable Properties Property Operating Voltage Value 600 V RMS Conductor Nickel-plated copper, true concentric Insulation Double layer: Expanded PTFE + Polyimide Outer Jacket PFA Temperature Range -200 C to C 6

9 Product Portfolio Ordering Information GORE Space Cables, Type SPP for high-current applications are available in the following variants (Table 4). Specify ESCC XXB with the XX being the appropriate variant number. For more information, contact a Gore representative or visit gore.com/cable-distributors for the list of distributors. Table 4: Cable Variants Variant No. ed Cores Wire Size (AWG) 01 No No No 1 8 s x 19 x 55 x x 7 x x 7 x Conductor Characteristics Nominal Section (mm²) Resistance (Ω/km) Core Finished Wire or Cable Characteristics Weight

10 GORE Space Cables Type SPM GORE Space Cables, Type SPM for Low Earth Orbit (LEO) applications have a unique construction that is chemically inert and thermal-resistant to withstand atomic oxygen commonly found in low orbit environments (Table 5). These cables are qualified according to ESCC 3901/018, and they are particularly well-suited for use in manned space missions and transfer vehicles. Program Heritage Automated Transfer Vehicle (ATV) Columbus Laboratory Module of ISS European Robotic Arm (ERA) International Space Station (ISS) Intermediate Experimental Vehicle (IXV) Typical Applications DC power distribution Low-frequency signals Optical instruments Microgravity experiments Table 5: Cable Properties Property Operating Voltage Value 600 V RMS Conductor Silver-plated copper or copper alloy, true concentric Insulation Double layer: Expanded PTFE + Polyimide + PTFE Outer Jacket PFA Temperature Range -200 C to +200 C 8

11 Product Portfolio Ordering Information GORE Space Cables, Type SPM for LEO applications are available in the following variants (Table 6). Specify ESCC XXB with the XX being the appropriate variant number. For more information, contact a Gore representative or visit gore.com/cable-distributors for the list of distributors. Table 6: Cable Variants Variant No. ed Cores Wire Size (AWG) s x Conductor Characteristics Nominal Section (mm²) Resistance (Ω/km) Core Finished Wire or Cable Characteristics Weight 01 No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No

12 GORE Space Cables Table 6: Cable Variants for Type SPM (continued) Variant No. ed Cores Wire Size (AWG) s x Conductor Characteristics Nominal Section (mm²) Resistance (Ω/km) Core Finished Wire or Cable Characteristics Weight 28 No No No No No No No No No No No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

13 Product Portfolio Table 6: Cable Variants for Type SPM (continued) Variant No. ed Cores Wire Size (AWG) s x Conductor Characteristics Nominal Section (mm²) Resistance (Ω/km) Core Finished Wire or Cable Characteristics Weight 57 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

14 GORE Space Cables Type SPL Qualified according to ESCC 3901/019, GORE Space Cables, Type SPL for Geostationary Earth Orbit (GEO) applications are extremely flexible and durable, making them easy to install in tight spaces. Their lightweight and small structure reduces the total launch mass of the spacecraft (Table 7). Program Heritage Express MD1/MD2 Globalstar MetOp XMM Typical Applications DC power distribution Low-frequency signals Optical instruments Table 7: Cable Properties Property Operating Voltage Value 600 V RMS Conductor Silver-plated copper or copper alloy, true concentric Insulation Double layer: Expanded PTFE + Polyimide Outer Jacket Polyimide Temperature Range -200 C to +200 C 12

15 Product Portfolio Ordering Information GORE Space Cables, Type SPL for GEO applications are available in the following variants in accordance with ISO 2635 (Table 8). Specify ESCC XXB with the XX being the appropriate variant number. For more information, contact a Gore representative or visit gore.com/cable-distributors for the list of distributors. Table 8: Cable Variants Variant No. ed Cores Wire Size ISO/ (AWG) s x Conductor Characteristics Nominal Section (mm²) Resistance (Ω/km) Core Finished Wire or Cable Characteristics Weight 01 No 1 -/(30) No 1 -/(28) No 1 001/(26) No 1 002/(24) No 1 004/(22) No 1 006/(20) No 1 012/(16) No 1 030/(12) No 2 -/(30) No 2 -/(28) No 2 001/(26) No 2 002/(24) No 2 004/(22) No 2 006/(20) No 2 012/(16) No 2 030/(12) No 3 -/(30) No 3 -/(28) No 3 001/(26) No 3 002/(24) No 3 004/(22) No 3 006/(20) No 3 012/(16) No 3 030/(12) No 4 -/(30) No 4 -/(28) No 4 001/(26) No 4 002/(24) No 4 004/(22) No 4 006/(20)

16 GORE Space Cables Table 8: Cable Variants for Type SPL (continued) Variant No. ed Cores Wire Size ISO/ (AWG) s x Conductor Characteristics Nominal Section (mm²) Resistance (Ω/km) Core Finished Wire or Cable Characteristics Weight 31 No 4 012/(16) No 4 030/(12) No 5 -/(28) No 5 001/(26) No 5 002/(24) No 5 004/(22) No 5 006/(20) No 6 -/(28) No 6 001/(26) No 6 002/(24) No 6 004/(22) No 6 006/(20) No 7 -/(28) No 7 001/(26) No 7 002/(24) No 7 004/(22) No 7 006/(20) Yes 1 -/(30) Yes 1 -/(28) Yes 1 001/(26) Yes 1 002/(24) Yes 1 004/(22) Yes 1 006/(20) Yes 1 012/(16) Yes 1 030/(12) Yes 2 -/(30) Yes 2 -/(28) Yes 2 001/(26) Yes 2 002/(24) Yes 2 004/(22) Yes 2 006/(20) Yes 2 012/(16)

17 Product Portfolio Table 8: Cable Variants for Type SPL (continued) Variant No. ed Cores Wire Size ISO/ (AWG) s x Conductor Characteristics Nominal Section (mm²) Resistance (Ω/km) Core Finished Wire or Cable Characteristics Weight 63 Yes 2 030/(12) Yes 3 -/(30) Yes 3 -/(28) Yes 3 001/(26) Yes 3 002/(24) Yes 3 004/(22) Yes 3 006/(20) Yes 3 012/(16) Yes 3 030/(12) Yes 4 -/(30) Yes 4 -/(28) Yes 4 001/(26) Yes 4 002/(24) Yes 4 004/(22) Yes 4 006/(20) Yes 4 012/(16) Yes 4 030/(12) Yes 5 -/(28) Yes 5 001/(26) Yes 5 002/(24) Yes 5 004/(22) Yes 5 006/(20) Yes 6 -/(28) Yes 6 001/(26) Yes 6 002/(24) Yes 6 004/(22) Yes 6 006/(20) Yes 7 -/(28) Yes 7 001/(26) Yes 7 002/(24) Yes 7 004/(22) Yes 7 006/(20)

18 GORE Space Cables Type SPLD GORE Space Cables, Type SPLD for Geostationary Earth Orbit (GEO) applications include an additional drain wire that simplifies shield termination. They are also highly flexible and durable, making them easy to install in tight spaces. Their lightweight and small construction reduces the total launch mass of the spacecraft. Type SPLD are qualified according to ESCC 3901/021 (Table 9). Program Heritage Envisat XMM Typical Applications DC power distribution Low-frequency signals Optical instruments Table 9: Cable Properties Property Operating Voltage Value 600 V RMS Conductor Silver-plated copper or copper alloy, true concentric Insulation Double layer: Expanded PTFE + Polyimide Outer Jacket Polyimide Temperature Range -200 C to +200 C 16

19 Product Portfolio Ordering Information GORE Space Cables, Type SPLD for GEO applications are available in the following variants in accordance with ISO 2635 (Table 10). Specify ESCC XXB with the XX being the appropriate variant number. For more information, contact a Gore representative or visit gore.com/cable-distributors for the list of distributors. Table 10: Cable Variants Variant No. Wire Size ISO/ (AWG) Cores Drain Wire Size ISO/ (AWG) s x Conductor Characteristics Nominal Section (mm²) Resistance (Ω/km) Core Finished Wire or Cable Characteristics Weight 01 -/(30) 1 -/(30) /(28) 1 -/(28) /(26) 1 001/(26) /(24) 1 002/(24) /(22) 1 004/(22) /(20) 1 006/(20) /(18) 1 -/(18) /(16) 1 012/(16) /(12) 1 030/(12) /(30) 2 -/(30) /(28) 2 -/(28) /(26) 2 001/(26) /(24) 2 002/(24) /(22) 2 004/(22) /(20) 2 006/(20) /(16) 2 012/(16) /(12) 2 030/(12) /(30) 3 -/(30) /(28) 3 -/(28) /(26) 3 001/(26) /(24) 3 002/(24) /(22) 3 004/(22) /(20) 3 006/(20) /(30) 4 -/(30) /(28) 4 -/(28) /(26) 4 001/(26) /(24) 4 002/(24) /(22) 4 004/(22)

20 GORE Space Cables Table 10: Cable Variants for Type SPLD (continued) Variant No. Wire Size ISO/ (AWG) Cores Drain Wire Size ISO/ (AWG) s x Conductor Characteristics Nominal Section (mm²) Resistance (Ω/km) Core Finished Wire or Cable Characteristics Weight /(20) 4 006/(20) /(26) 5 001/(26) /(24) 5 002/(24) /(22) 5 004/(22) /(20) 5 006/(20) /(26) 6 001/(26) /(24) 6 002/(24) /(22) 6 004/(22) /(20) 6 006/(20) /(26) 7 001/(26) /(24) 7 002/(24) /(22) 7 004/(22) /(20) 7 006/(20)

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22 GORE Space Cables Type CSWL GORE Space Cables, Type CSWL are constructed with robust materials that are chemical- and temperature-resistant to withstand the challenging environmental conditions of outer space. These cables are engineered with a unique fluoropolymer insulation that reduces the risk of cut-through and material creep. The smaller diameter and added durability increase flexibility with a tighter bend radius and extremely low spring-back that makes it easier to route cables through confined areas during installation. Type CSWL meets the rigorous requirements of ESCC 3901/024. They are well-suited for use in all areas of the spacecraft from propulsion to optical systems (Table 11). Program Heritage Vega Launcher Typical Applications Manned/Unmanned space missions Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellites Transfer vehicles Launchers Table 11: Cable Properties Property Operating Voltage Value 600 V RMS Conductor Silver-plated copper or copper alloy, true concentric Insulation Double layer: Engineered fluoropolymer + PTFE Outer Jacket Double layer: Expanded PTFE + PFA Temperature Range -200 C to +200 C 20

23 Product Portfolio Ordering Information GORE Space Cables, Type CSWL are available in the following variants in accordance with ISO 2635 (Table 12). Specify ESCC XXB with the XX being the appropriate variant number. For more information, contact a Gore representative or visit gore.com/cable-distributors for the list of distributors. Table 12: Cable Variants Variant No. ed Cores Wire Size ISO/ (AWG) s x Conductor Characteristics Nominal Section (mm²) Resistance (Ω/km) Core Finished Wire or Cable Characteristics Weight 01 No 1 -/ No 1 -/ No 1 001/ No 1 002/ No 1 004/ No 1 006/ No 1 012/ No 1 030/ No 2 -/ No 2 -/ No 2 001/ No 2 002/ No 2 004/ No 2 006/ No 2 012/ No 2 030/ No 3 -/ No 3 -/ No 3 001/ No 3 002/ No 3 004/ No 3 006/ No 3 012/ No 3 030/

24 GORE Space Cables Table 12: Cable Variants for Type CSWL (continued) Variant No. ed Cores Wire Size ISO/ (AWG) s x Conductor Characteristics Nominal Section (mm²) Resistance (Ω/km) Core Finished Wire or Cable Characteristics Weight 25 No 4 -/ No 4 -/ No 4 001/ No 4 002/ No 4 004/ No 4 006/ No 4 012/ No 4 030/ Yes 1 -/ Yes 1 -/ Yes 1 001/ Yes 1 002/ Yes 1 004/ Yes 1 006/ Yes 1 012/ Yes 1 030/ Yes 2 -/ Yes 2 -/ Yes 2 001/ Yes 2 002/

25 Product Portfolio Table 12: Cable Variants for Type CSWL (continued) Variant No. ed Cores Wire Size ISO/ (AWG) s x Conductor Characteristics Nominal Section (mm²) Resistance (Ω/km) Core Finished Wire or Cable Characteristics Weight 45 Yes 2 004/ Yes 2 006/ Yes 2 012/ Yes 2 030/ Yes 3 -/ Yes 3 -/ Yes 3 001/ Yes 3 002/ Yes 3 004/ Yes 3 006/ Yes 3 012/ Yes 3 030/ Yes 4 -/ Yes 4 -/ Yes 4 001/ Yes 4 002/ Yes 4 004/ Yes 4 006/ Yes 4 012/ Yes 4 030/

26 GORE Space Cables Type CSC GORE Space Cables, Type CSC are qualified according to ESCC 3901/025. They are up to 29 percent smaller and up to 19 percent lighter than ESCC 3901/019. Also, they are up to 10 percent smaller and 21 percent lighter when compared to ESCC 3901/002. The smaller cable diameter increases flexibility for a tighter bend radius and easier routing, and the enhanced color coding provides easier identification for faster installation. These cables have a robust construction that provides reliable power and signal distribution for long-lasting performance (Table 13). GORE Space Cables, Type CSC offer a cost-effective alternative to other cables that are qualified according to ESCC Program Heritage Selected for Meteosat Third Generation Typical Applications Analog signal transmission (box-to-box) Power and low-frequency signal distribution Table 13: Cable Properties Property Operating Voltage Value 600 V RMS Conductor Silver-plated copper or copper alloy, true concentric Insulation Double layer: Thin-resistant fluoropolymer + Polyimide Outer Jacket Double layer: Thin-resistant fluoropolymer + Polyimide Temperature Range -200 C to +200 C 24

27 Product Portfolio Ordering Information GORE Space Cables, Type CSC are available in the following variants in accordance with ISO 2635 (Table 14). Specify ESCC XXB with the XX being the appropriate variant number. For more information, contact a Gore representative or visit gore.com/cable-distributors for the list of distributors. Table 14: Cable Variants Variant No. ed Cores Wire Size ISO/ (AWG) s x Conductor Characteristics Nominal Section (mm²) Resistance (Ω/km) Core Finished Wire or Cable Characteristics Weight 01 No 1 -/(28) 7 x No 1 001/(26) 19 x No 1 002/(24) 19 x No 1 004/(22) 19 x No 1 006/(20) 19 x No 1 012/(16) 19 x No 2 001/(26) 19 x No 2 002/(24) 19 x No 2 004/(22) 19 x No 2 006/(20) 19 x Yes 2 -/(28) 7 x Yes 2 001/(26) 19 x Yes 2 002/(24) 19 x Yes 2 004/(22) 19 x Yes 2 006/(20) 19 x Yes 3 -/(28) 7 x Yes 3 001/(26) 19 x Yes 3 002/(24) 19 x Yes 4 -/(28) 7 x Yes 4 001/(26) 19 x Yes 4 002/(24) 19 x

28 GORE Space Cables Types GCX/GTX/GBL GORE Space Cables, Types GCX/GTX/GBL for dataline applications combine excellent electrical performance with mechanical robustness to provide outstanding signal transmission up to 1 GHz in the most challenging situations (Table 15). Their small size and light weight minimize the problems associated with balancing difficult mass budgets. GORE Space Cables for dataline applications are qualified according to ESCC 3902/002. Program Heritage Express MD1/MD2 Intermediate experimental Vehicle (IXV) International Space Station (ISS) James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) NASA Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter XMM Typical Applications Digital signal processors High-resolution cameras, sensors, and detectors High-speed subsystem interconnects Table 15: Cable Properties Property Operating Voltage Value Ranging from V RMS Conductor Silver-plated, high-strength copper and copper alloy Dielectric Expanded PTFE and/or PTFE Outer Jacket PFA Temperature Range -200 C to +180 C 26

29 Product Portfolio Ordering Information GORE Space Cables, Types GBL/GCS/GTX for dataline applications are available in the following variants (Tables 16-18). Specify ESCC XXB with the XX being the appropriate variant number. For more information, contact a Gore representative or visit gore.com/cable-distributors for the list of distributors. Table 16: GCX (Coaxial) Cable Variants Inner Conductor Characteristics Variant No. Gore Part Number Z0 (Ω) AWG s x Ø Max. Ø Nominal Section (mm²) Max. DC Resistance (Ω/km) Diel. Core Ø Constr. Ø Max. Ø Max. Weight 03 GCX x BS GCX x BS GCX x BS GCX x BS Table 17: GTX (Triaxial) Cable Variants Inner Conductor Second Characteristics Variant No. Gore Part Number Z0 (Ω) AWG s x Ø Max. Ø Nominal Section (mm²) Max. DC Resist. (Ω/km) Diel. Core Ø Inner Ø Inner Jacket Ø Foil Thickness Ø Max. Ø Max. Weight 10 GTX x GTX x GTX x GSC x Table 18: GBL (Balanced ed Line) Cable Variants Inner Conductor Balanced ed Line Variant No. Gore Part Number Z0 (Ω) AWG s x Ø Max. Ø Nominal Section (mm²) Max. DC Resist. (Ω/km) Insulation Wire Max. Ø Filler Ø Foil Thickness Ø Max. Ø Max. Weight 20 GBL x GBL x GBL x GBL x GBL x GBL x GSC x GSC x GSC x GSC x GSC x

30 GORE Space Cables Type SpaceWire GORE Space Cables for SpaceWire applications are qualified to ESCC 3902/003. These cables provide bi-directional, high-speed data transmission up to 400 Mbit/s with minimal crosstalk, signal attenuation, and low skew. Using a serial, point-to-point dataline with Low Voltage Differential Signaling (LVDS), Type SpaceWire can be integrated into many different satellite programs without requiring any custom design (Table 19). Program Heritage Automated Transfer Vehicle (ATV) James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) KAI SDO Typical Applications High-resolution cameras Radar sensor equipment Sensor, mass memory unit, and telemetry subsystem interconnections Table 19: Cable Properties Property Operating Voltage Value 200 V RMS Conductor Sliver-plated, high-strength copper alloy Dielectric Expanded PTFE Outer Jacket PFA Temperature Range -200 C to +180 C 28

31 Product Portfolio Ordering Information GORE Space Cables for SpaceWire applications are available in the following variants (Tables 20-21). Specify ESCC XXB with the XX being the appropriate variant number. For more information, contact a Gore representative or visit gore.com/cable-distributors for the list of distributors. Table 20: Cable Variants Inner Conductor Inner Binder Variant No. Z0 (Ω) AWG s x Ø Max. Ø Nominal Section (mm²) Max. DC Resistance (Ω/km) Insulation Wire Max. Ø Filler Ø Constr. Ø Nom. Ø x BS x BS Table 21: Cable Variants Variant No. Symmetric Cable Characteristics Max. Ø Max. Weight Filler RC Ø Binder RC Nom. Ø Outer RC Round Cable Characteristics Bend Radius Constr. Ø Max. Ø Max. Weight Min BS BS

32 GORE Space Cables ASW (Anti-Static Wire) GORE Space Cables, ASW (Anti-Static Wire) provide protection in vital interconnects caused by the static electricity that builds up as cables move. These highly flexible, lightweight wires operate reliably in wide temperature ranges (Table 22). Program Heritage Eurostar 3000 LS 1300 Typical Applications Solar array wiring Stationary plasma thrusters Ion thruster Table 22: Cable Properties Property Operating Voltage Value 600 V RMS Conductor Insulation Outer Jacket Temperature Range Silver-plated copper or copper alloy, true concentric GEO: Expanded PTFE + Polyimide LEO: Engineered fluoropolymer GEO: Conductive film LEO: Semi-conductive fluoropolymer -200 C to +200 C 30

33 Product Portfolio Ordering Information GORE Space Cables, ASW are available in the following variants (Table 23). For more information, contact a Gore representative or visit gore.com/cable-distributors for the list of distributors. Table 23: Cable Variants Variant No. ed Cores Wire Size (AWG) s x Conductor Characteristics Nominal Section (mm 2 ) Resistance (Ω/km) Finished Wire or Cable Characteristics Weight GSC No x GEO GSC No x GSC No x GSC No x LEO GSC No x GSC No x

34 GORE Space Cables High-Voltage Cables GORE Space Cables for high-voltage applications provide a minimum of 10,000 hours of reliable performance at maximum voltage ratings based on years of test data recorded under actual operating conditions (Table 24). These cables are chemically inert and thermal-resistant. Available as hookup wire or round cable, they are specifically designed for applications that require high reliability for long periods of time. Program Heritage European Communications Satellite (ECS) European Remote-Sensing Satellite (ERS) Hotbird Intelsat RADARSAT Typical Applications Traveling wave tubes (TWTs) Power supplies and amplifiers High-voltage routing Table 24: Cable Properties Property Operating Voltage Value 1.5 kv AC (3.0 kv DC) to 16 kv AC (36 kv DC) Conductor Silver-plated copper or copper alloy, true concentric Insulation Corona-resistant PTFE Outer Jacket Expanded PTFE and/or PTFE Temperature Range -200 C to +180 C 32

35 Product Portfolio Ordering Information GORE Space Cables for high-voltage applications are available in a variety of standard sizes. For more information, contact a Gore representative or visit gore.com/cable-distributors for the list of distributors. Notes 33

36 GORE Space Cables Protective Braids Gore offers protective braids installed over cable bundles that provide durable protection in extreme temperatures, and enhanced EMI suppression for reliable signal integrity. These high-strength braids are also smaller and more flexible for easier routing in tight areas of a spacecraft (Table 25). Ordering Information Gore Protective Braids are available in a variety of standard sizes. For more information, contact a Gore representative or visit gore.com/cable-distributors for the list of distributors. Table 25: Cable Braid Properties Braid Type Plating Operating Temperature eptfe N/A -200C to + 260C Copper Silver (2.5µm min.) -200 C to +200 C Copper Nickel (1.2 µm min.) -200 C to +260 C eptfe over copper Silver (2.5 µm min.) -200 C to +200 C eptfe over copper Nickel (1.2 µm min.) -200 C to +260 C 34

37 Product Portfolio Stripping Blades (Finished Wires) Gore offers cutting blades to fit the Custom Stripmaster or Custom Stripmaster Lite Wire Strippers from Ideal Industries, Inc. (Table 26). The blades are designed specifically for a variety of GORE Space Cables to ensure repeatable and dependable results when using the tool. Table 26: Ordering Information Gore Part Number Description Fit SPL Cutting Blade LITE ESCC 3901/019 AWG 20/22/24/ SPL Cutting Blade ESCC 3901/019 AWG 16/20/22/24/ SPL Cutting Blade Set ESCC 3901/019 AWG 12/18/28/30 + Gripper SPM Cutting Blade LITE ESCC 3901/018 AWG 20/22/24/ SPM Cutting Blade ESCC 3901/018 AWG 16/20/22/24/ SPM Cutting Blade Set ESCC 3901/018 AWG 12/24/28/30 + Gripper CSC Cutting Blade ESCC 3901/025 AWG 20/22/24/ CSC Cutting Blade ESCC 3901/025 AWG 16/ ASW Cutting Blade 20 ASW GEO AWG ASW Cutting Blade 22 ASW GEO AWG ASW Cutting Blade 24 ASW GEO AWG ASW Cutting Blade 12 Set ASW GEO AWG 12 + Gripper ASW Cutting Blade 16 ASW GEO AWG ASW Cutting Blade 20 ASW LEO AWG ASW Cutting Blade 22 ASW LEO AWG ASW Cutting Blade 24 ASW LEO AWG 24 35

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