Space mission success depends on spacecraft systems being able to continuously transmit data. GORE® LVDS Interconnects deliver outstanding signal integrity, reduced time delay and minimized interference to ensure data is reliably captured and communicated.
cables that connect the systems have a direct impact on the quality of the data and the speed of transmission. GORE® Low Voltage Differential Signaling (LVDS) Interconnects offer excellent signal integrity due to the combination of their robust design and their outstanding electrical performance, and are listed on the ESA QPL (Qualified Parts List).
GORE LVDS Interconnects reduce time delay and skew of signal transmission, while consuming less power and minimizing electromagnetic interference. Their small size and minimum bending radius allow for easy installation in tight spaces. Their light weight decreases mass, thereby reducing the amount of energy needed to launch the vehicle into space. The high number of individual lines available in each bundle increases the cable’s flexibility and makes it easier to route the cable.
THE SCIENCE BEHIND THE CABLES
The key to the outstanding performance of GORE LVDS Interconnects is the proprietary material used in the cable insulation — expanded polytetrafluoroethylene (ePTFE). This high-performance insulation provides excellent signal control for applications where tight impedance control is necessary. Expanded PTFE is both chemically inert and thermally stable, which allows GORE LVDS Interconnects to be used in tight spaces without compromising the strength and quality of signal transmission.