New Gore White Paper Explains the Complexities of Selecting the Right Cable System for Signal Integrity and Durability/2010
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LANDENBERG, PA, AUGUST 12, 2010 - A new white paper from W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc., presents a systematic approach that design engineers can follow to ensure that a cable system will provide reliable performance in demanding environments and mission-critical applications. According to author Paul Warren, W. L. Gore & Associates' Lead Design Engineer, cable reliability is based on both durability and signal integrity, and a cable system needs to withstand any environment in which it will be used, regardless of how challenging it may be. Some industries have defined safety, environmental, and performance-related standards, but many applications in harsh environments require cable systems that go beyond those standards, such as aerospace, cleanroom, and geophysical environments.
In this paper, Selecting the Right Cable System for Your Environment, Warren discusses the electrical, mechanical, environmental, and application-specific constraints that will affect cable performance. He describes the advantages and disadvantages of typical materials used in cable construction, including an explanation of the testing and data analysis a manufacturer should perform in order to verify that its cable will perform in a specific application. He also discusses cost considerations and the ramifications of cable failure.
Warren summarized the purpose of this paper: "The environments in which cable systems are being used are getting more complex, and we have found that some customers are uncertain about what materials and constructions work best in their applications. One of the added complexities in designing a cable system is that electrical, mechanical, and environmental performance are interwoven. For example, selecting a material that improves mechanical performance may have an adverse effect on the electrical characteristics of the cable assembly. At Gore, we have spent more than 50 years engineering cables specifically for harsh environments, so we understand the complexity of how performance constraints affect signal integrity and durability."
To read or download a copy of Selecting the Right Cable System for Your Environment, visit gore.com/cableselection. For more information about Gore's full line of materials and cables & assemblies, visit gore.com/electronics.
About W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
Gore is a leading manufacturer of thousands of advanced technology products for the electronics, fabrics, industrial and medical markets. Perhaps best known for its waterproof and breathable GORE-TEX® fabric, the company's portfolio features a diverse array of innovations, including everything from guitar strings to life-saving cardiovascular devices. Gore is headquartered in Newark, Delaware, posts annual sales of $2.5 billion, and employs 9,000 associates in 30 countries worldwide. It 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 were introduced in 1984. Visit www.gore.com to learn more.
