Standard flexible cables with fluorocarbon jackets and dielectrics deteriorate when exposed to high levels of radiation.
External shields add weight and complexity to flexible cable runs.
Designed-in Radiation Resistance GORE Spaceflight cables are engineered to withstand the severe levels of radiation found in many satellite applications. The use of radiation resistant materials, along with our proven basic constructions, provides a truly practical choice for flexible cable in high radiation environments. Gore's radiation resistant cable retains the basic construction and performance of our standard microwave cable. Our standard Spaceflight product line, for most radiation environments, is our most common spaceflight construction. This material ensures that the cable remains structurally sound during radiation exposure.