GORE Aerospace Ethernet Cables are engineered for the increasing data demands of modern airborne digital networks (Figure 1). They exceed Cat6a electrical requirements and deliver reliable signal integrity with sufficient margin for high-speed data transmission up to 10 gigabits over longer distances (Table 1). The unique design of these cables is 24 percent smaller and 25 percent lighter than standard Cat6a cables for greater flexibility and easier installation in challenging environments (Figures 2 and 3). Gore's engineered fluoropolymer materials enable this cable (26 AWG) to fit into a size 8 contact.

Typical Applications

• Avionics networks
• Cabin management systems
• Digital video systems
• Ethernet backbone
• Flight management systems
• In-flight entertainment (IFE) systems

Figure 1: GORE Aerospace Ethernet Cables

Standards Compliance

• ANSI/NEMA WC 27500 Performance Requirements: Environmental Testing, Jacket and Marking
• IEEE 802.3 1000BASE-T Gigabit Ethernet Cables: Ethernet Standard
• AS4373 Test Methods for Insulated Electric Wire
• FAR Part 25, Appendix F, Part I, BSS7230, and ABD0031 (AITM 2.0005): Flammability
• FAR Part 25, Appendix F, Part V, BSS7238, and ABD0031 (AITM 3.0008B): Smoke Density
• BSS7239 and ABD0031 (AITM 3.0005): Toxicity

Figure 3: High-Density Construction

Figure 5: NEXT Comparison

Ordering Information

GORE Aerospace Ethernet Cables are available through several global distributors in a variety of standard sizes (Table 2). Visit gore.com/cable-distributors for the list of distributors. Gore also offers custom cables and terminated assemblies. For more information, please contact a Gore representative.

Figure 2: Smaller Cat6a Cable Diameter

Figure 4: Attenuation Comparison

Reliable Signal Integrity

Gore compared its Cat6a cable with several alternative cables. Results showed that GORE Aerospace Ethernet Cables provided enhanced electrical performance with lower signal attenuation by as much as 10 dB/100 m at 500 MHz (Figure 4). Results also showed that GORE® Aerospace Ethernet Cables can reduce near-end crosstalk (NEXT) by as much as 10 dB at 500 MHz compared to alternative cable designs (Figure 5).

GORE Aerospace USB 3.1 Cables provide reliable signal integrity for high-speed data transmission up to 10 gigabits over longer distances (Figure 6). They support power management from 9-32V systems to ensure passengers can charge their devices quickly and easily. These cables carry more data greater than 5 meters for faster IFE content uploads and downloads (Table 3). In addition, they have a unique construction that provides durable protection to withstand the most challenging aerospace environments for long service life (Figure 7).

Typical Applications

• Content loading
• Data transfer
• Digital video systems
• In-flight entertainment (IFE) systems
• Portable electronic devices
• Power remote devices

Figure 6: GORE Aerospace USB 3.1 Cables

Standards Compliance

• ANSI/NEMA WC 27500 Performance Requirements: Environmental Testing, Jacket and Marking
• CS/FAR Part 25, Section 25.853(a), Change 5/Amdt.25-72 (DOT/FAA/AR-00/12, Chapter 4)
• FAR Part 25, Appendix F, Part I, BSS7230, and ABD0031 (AITM 2.0005): Flammability
• FAR Part 25, Appendix F, Part V, BSS7238, and ABD0031 (AITM 3.0008B): Smoke Density
• BSS7239 and ABD0031 (AITM 3.0005): Toxicity

Ordering Information

GORE® Aerospace USB 3.1 Cables are available through several global distributors in a variety of standard sizes (Table 4). Visit gore.com/cable-distributors for the list of distributors. Gore also offers custom cables and terminated assemblies. For more information, please contact a Gore representative.

Figure 6: GORE® Aerospace USB 3.1 Cables

GORE Aerospace HDMI 2.0 Cables enable a higher resolution up to 4K at 50/60 (2160p), which is four times the clarity of 1080p/60 video resolution allowing passengers to experience IFE in even higher definition (Figure 8). They also deliver excellent signal integrity for high-speed data transmission up to 18 Gigabit per second (Gbps) over longer distances (Table 5). In addition, these lightweight cable bundles have a smaller diameter that increases flexibility with a tighter bend radius making them easier to route in small areas of an aircraft (Figure 9).

Typical Applications

• Electronic flight bag (EFB)
• Flight management systems
• In-flight entertainment (IFE) systems
• Portable electronic devices
• Weather mapping

Figure 8: GORE® Aerospace HDMI 2.0 Cables

Standards Compliance

• ANSI/NEMA WC 27500 Performance Requirements: Environmental Testing, Jacket and Marking
• AS4373 Test Methods for Insulated Electric Wire
• FAR Part 25, Appendix F, Part I, BSS7230, and ABD0031 (AITM 2.0005): Flammability
• FAR Part 25, Appendix F, Part V, BSS7238, and ABD0031 (AITM 3.0008B): Smoke Density
• BSS7239 and ABD0031 (AITM 3.0005): Toxicity

Ordering Information

GORE Aerospace HDMI 2.0 Cables are available through several global distributors in a variety of standard sizes (Table 6). Visit gore.com/cable-distributors for the list of distributors. Gore also offers custom cables and terminated assemblies. For more information, please contact a Gore representative.

Figure 9: Smaller Diameter

GORE Aerospace Quad Cables provide outstanding electrical and mechanical performance compared to standard quad cables — making them an ideal solution for a variety of high-speed data protocols (Figure 10). For Cat5e requirements, they maintain reliable signal transmission up to 70 meters for size 24 AWG and 50 meters for size 26 AWG (Table 7). In addition, the unique design of these cables offers significant size and weight savings when compared to conventional constructions such as twisted pair or standard quad cables (Figure 11). This size 26 AWG quad design is approximately 40 percent smaller than the common dual twisted pair constructions and has saved as much as 11.5 pounds per aircraft (Figure 12).

Typical Applications

• Box-to-box systems
• Digital visual interface (DVI)
• Ethernet networks
• High-definition serial digital interface (HD-SDI)

Figure 10: GORE Aerospace Quad Cables

Standards Compliance

• ANSI/NEMA WC 27500 Performance Requirements: Environmental Testing, Jacket and Marking
• IEEE 802.3 1000BASE-T Gigabit Ethernet Cables: Ethernet Standard
• AS4373 Test Methods for Insulated Electric Wire
• FAR Part 25, Appendix F, Part I, BSS7230, and ABD0031 (AITM 2.0005): Flammability
• FAR Part 25, Appendix F, Part V, BSS7238, and ABD0031 (AITM 3.0008B): Smoke Density
• BSS7239 and ABD0031 (AITM 3.0005): Toxicity

Figure 11: Smaller Quad Cable Design

Figure 13: Eye Pattern of a 24 AWG

Signal Integrity with Flexure

To ensure signal integrity with flexure of GORE Aerospace Quad Cables, the eye pattern of a 50-ft cable transmitting 500 Mbps of data was evaluated before and during flexure. The diamond-shaped eye mask indicates the minimum receiver sensitivity. Results showed that GORE® Aerospace Quad Cables passed the test with margin, indicating greater transmission length is possible (Figures 13 and 14).

Figure 12: Lightweight Construction

Figure 14: Eye Pattern of a 24 AWG with Flexure

Ordering Information

GORE® Aerospace Quad Cables are available through several global distributors in a variety of standard sizes (Table 8). Visit gore.com/cable-distributors for the list of distributors. Gore also offers custom cables and terminated assemblies. For more information, please contact a Gore representative.

For applications with limited system architecture design, GORE® Aerospace Dual Gigabit Cables can be reliably used as a hybrid between an Ethernet Cat6a cable and two quad cables (Figure 15). They maintain reliable signal transmission for Cat6a requirements up to 10 gigabits for 65 meters. When used as a dual quad cable, they maintain reliable signal transmission at gigabit plus speeds up to 50 meters for each quad cable (Table 9). They are designed to fit most high-speed aerospace connectors, including size 8 contacts for 38999, ARINC and others, as well as Quadrax connectors. In addition, these cables improve installation because they are significantly smaller, lighter weight and highly flexible with a tighter bend radius which makes initial routing easier (Figure 16).

Typical Applications

• Avionics networks
• Cabin management systems
• Digital video systems
• Ethernet backbone
• Flight management systems
• In-flight entertainment (IFE) systems

Figure 15: GORE Aerospace Dual Gigabit Cables

Standards Compliance

• ANSI/NEMA WC 27500 Performance Requirements: Environmental Testing, Jacket and Marking
• IEEE 802.3 1000BASE-T Gigabit Ethernet Cables: Ethernet Standard
• AS4373 Test Methods for Insulated Electric Wire
• FAR Part 25, Appendix F, Part I, BSS7230, and ABD0031 (AITM 2.0005): Flammability
• FAR Part 25, Appendix F, Part V, BSS7238, and ABD0031 (AITM 3.0008B): Smoke Density
• BSS7239 and ABD0031 (AITM 3.0005): Toxicity

Ordering Information

GORE Aerospace Dual Gigabit Cables are available through several global distributors in a variety of standard sizes (Table 10). Visit gore.com/cable-distributors for the list of distributors. Gore also offers custom cables and terminated assemblies. For more information, please contact a Gore representative.

Figure 16: Highly Flexible Construction

Well-suited for aerospace harness applications, GORE Shielded Twisted Pair Cables are highly flexible and easy to route in confined spaces (Figure 17). These cables provide excellent signal integrity while reducing weight by as much as 35 percent when compared to standard cables (Figures 18 and 19). In addition, the combination of materials in this construction supports a wide temperature range to meet the most demanding aerospace environments (Table 11).

Typical Applications

• Avionics electronics
• Cabin management systems
• Digital video systems
• Ethernet networks
• Serial buses

Figure 17: GORE Shielded Twisted Pair Cables

Standards Compliance

• ANSI/NEMA WC 27500 Performance Requirements: Environmental Testing, Jacket and Marking
• FAR Part 25, Appendix F, Part I, BSS7230, and ABD0031 (AITM 2.0005): Flammability
• FAR Part 25, Appendix F, Part V, BSS7238, and ABD0031 (AITM 3.0008B): Smoke Density
• BSS7239 and ABD0031 (AITM 3.0005): Toxicity

Figure 18: Smaller, Lighter Cable Design

Ordering Information

GORE Shielded Twisted Pair Cables are available through several global distributors in a variety of standard sizes (Table 12). Visit gore.com/cable-distributors for the list of distributors.

Figure 19: Durable Construction

Gore also offers custom cables and terminated assemblies. For more information, please contact a Gore representative.

Gore has packaged the standard fiber optic cable in a unique construction that improves all aspects of performance to meet the civil industry’s ever-increasing data needs (Figure 20). GORE® Aerospace Fiber Optic Cables withstand the challenging environments they encounter throughout an aircraft’s service life. These cables deliver excellent signal integrity for high-speed data transmission in wide temperature ranges (Table 13). In addition, The unique dual buffering system in the construction of these cables resists crushing, kinking and abrasion while maintaining reliable signal integrity before and after installation (Figure 21). The combination of materials in this construction also increases fiber movement under compression that improves termination with standard aerospace connectors.

Typical Applications

• Avionics networks
• Cabin management systems
• Digital video systems
• Ethernet backbone
• Flight management systems
• In-flight entertainment (IFE) systems
• Transceivers
• Weather radar systems

Figure 20: GORE Aerospace Fiber Optic Cables

Figure 21: Robust Construction

Standards Compliance

• ANSI/NEMA WC 27500 Performance Requirements: Environmental Testing, Jacket and Marking
• EN4641-301
• ARINC 802 Performance and Environmental Requirements
• FAR Part 25, Appendix F, Part I, BSS7230, and ABD0031 (AITM 2.0005): Flammability
• FAR Part 25, Appendix F, Part V, BSS7238, and ABD0031 (AITM 3.0008B): Smoke Density
• BSS7239 and ABD0031 (AITM 3.0005): Toxicity

Added Durability

Gore evaluated the durability of its cable compared to a leading alternative cable using the EN-4641-301 test method. Results showed that GORE® Aerospace Fiber Optic Cables provided reliable mechanical performance with greater crush resistance for extended service life (Figures 22 and 23). The enhanced durability of these cables allows for lower force to move the fiber under compression while still maintaining excellent signal transmission. With an exceptional balance of properties, GORE® Aerospace Fiber Optic Cables deliver improved reliability and extended service life in a more robust construction without sacrificing size or weight.

Ordering Information

GORE Aerospace Fiber Optic Cables are available through several global distributors in a variety of standard sizes (Table 14). Visit gore.com/cable-distributors for the list of distributors. Gore also offers custom cables and terminated assemblies. For more information, please contact a Gore representative.

Figure 22: Greater Crush Resistance at 850 nm

Figure 23: Greater Crush Resistance at 1300 nm