Overview

RELIABLE SOLUTION FROM A HERITAGE SUPPLIER

The NewSpace industry is evolving to help us better monitor the earth and connect us globally via mini satellites in orbit. Cables play an important role in transmitting high-speed data and keeping critical satellite systems running smoothly while meeting the latest protocols, like Ethernet. They must also be low-profile to help reduce mass in these smaller satellites and launch vehicles. Plus, these cables must be affordable and manufactured quickly to meet demanding program schedules.

At Gore, we combine extensive materials expertise with decades of proven traditional spaceflight heritage to offer a reliable, affordable high data rate solution with fast delivery for NewSpace applications.

EXCELLENT SIGNAL INTEGRITY IN A COMPACT DESIGN

GORE Ethernet Cables exceed Cat6a protocol requirements and are proven to deliver excellent signal integrity with sufficient margin for high-speed data transfer up to 10 Gb/s. Our unique 4-pair design performs reliably and consistently with lower signal attenuation, reduced crosstalk, and improved shielding effectiveness in digital video systems, telecommand remote systems, and more.

With a high-density construction, our Cat6a version is proven to endure the most demanding conditions commonly found in low earth orbit (LEO) and medium earth orbit (MEO) altitudes. For example, extreme temperature changes as the earth revolves around the sun, shock and vibration as vehicles are launched into space, and radiation exposure while satellites are in orbit.

But even though they’re high density, we design our cables with lightweight materials that make them significantly smaller in size — an ideal compact solution to help meet challenging mass budgets and tighter installation paths.

Construction of Gore’s high-density, compact Ethernet Cat6a cables
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Engineered fluoropolymer jacket

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Braided Shield

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Aluminized polyimide shield

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FEP filler

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Silver-plated copper/ SPC alloy conductor

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Color-coded composite dielectric

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High-density, compact construction of GORE Ethernet Cables, Cat6a version

Applications

PROVEN PERFORMANCE ACROSS NEWSPACE APPLICATIONS

Designed with speed and size in mind, GORE Ethernet Cables perform reliably in a variety of LEO and MEO applications, including:

  • digital video systems
  • Ethernet backbone
  • sensor data collection and processing
  • telecommand remote systems

If you have any questions or to discuss your specific application needs, contact a Gore representative today.

Features & Benefits

GORE Ethernet Cables are engineered with unique features that make them more durable against challenging environmental factors and onboard conditions, including:

  • chemically inert, temperature- and abrasion-resistant materials
  • low outgassing, radiation-resistant and EMI shielding materials
  • slender, lightweight cable diameters

Our cables provide system architects and engineers with many benefits that improve electrical, mechanical and environmental performance such as:

  • proven to exceed electrical requirements for Cat6a standardized protocol
  • excellent signal integrity with sufficient margin for high data rate transfer up to 10 Gbps
  • lower signal attenuation, reduced crosstalk and less RF interference among electronics
  • high density construction tolerates repeated vibration, severe shock and more
  • reduced size and weight helps meet challenging mass budgets and tight installation paths
  • affordable solution delivered fast to meet demanding program schedules and frequent launch capabilities
  • low-risk product qualified to ESA Class 2 and NASA Level 2
  • selected complimentary samples with short lead times for prototyping and evaluation
  • leverage proven performance with 100% failure-free flight record in hundreds of traditional spaceflight programs

For more information about the features and benefits of our cables, contact a Gore representative today.

Properties

These values demonstrate the electrical, mechanical and environmental performance of GORE Ethernet Cables for NewSpace applications.

Electrical Property Value
Data Rate Gbps Up to 10
Standard Impedance Ohms 100 +/- 10
Typical Operating Voltage Veff < 50
Nominal Time Delay ns/m (ns/ft) 4.10 (1.25)
Capacitance pF/m (pF/ft) 42.6 (13.0)
Minimum Near-End Crosstalk (NEXT) dB
  10 MHz
  100 MHz
  500 MHz
 
59.2
52.3
42.2
Shielding Effectiveness dB > 55
Dielectric Withstanding Voltage Vrms
  Conductor-to-Conductor
  Conductor-to-Shield
 
1500
1000
Mechanical / Environmental Property Value
Jacket Material Engineered Fluoropolymer
Jacket Color Yellow
Conductor Silver-Plated Copper or SPC Alloy
Conductor Color-Coding Solid Blue & White/Blue Stripe,
Solid Brown & White/Brown Stripe
Solid Green & White/Green Stripe,
Solid Orange & White/Orange Stripe
Dielectric Material Expanded PTFE & PTFE
Temperature Range °C -200 to +180
Radiation Resistance MRad 10+
Vacuum Stability % (ASTM 595; ECSS-Q-70-02)
  Volatile Condensable Mass (VCM)
  Total Mass Loss (TML)
 
< 0.1
< 1.0

Qualifications

With a thorough understanding of products operating in space, customers’ needs and appropriately scoped NewSpace test procedures, GORE Ethernet Cables are tested and qualified in adherence to strict standards, including:

  • ESA ECSS-Q-ST-60-13C, Annex G Class 2: Space Product Assurance — Commercial Electrical, Electronic and Electromechanical (EEE) Components
  • NASA EEE-INST-002 Level 2: Instructions for EEE Parts Selection, Screening, Qualification, and Derating

For more information about the qualifications of our cables, contact a Gore representative today.
 

More Information

LEARN MORE ABOUT GORE ETHERNET CABLES OR ORDER NOW

Proven to exceed Cat6a protocol requirements, GORE Ethernet Cables are an ideal solution for advanced onboard systems. For more information or to discuss your specific NewSpace application needs, contact a Gore representative today.

If you’re ready to order our 4-pair cables, contact our wire and cable distributor in the U.S. You can also request tested, qualified samples, which are complimentary and available within 48 hours.

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Discover the Future with Gore Innovations at Farnborough Airshow

July 22, 2024 - July 26, 2024

Come by to see us in Hall 1, Booth 1120G, at this year’s airshow in Farnborough, UK, from July 22-26 to discover how GORE® Cables and Materials can help propel aerospace and defense into the future. See demos to witness firsthand how our solutions outperform many alternatives. Reserve time at the airshow now to meet with a Gore specialist and discuss your latest issues and requirements.

Press Release

W. L. Gore & Associates Adds New European Distributor for High-Speed Data Cables

Posted September 27, 2022

W. L. Gore & Associates (Gore) announced today the addition of a new European distributor for its aerospace high-speed data cables. A.E. Petsche Company is now an authorized distributor for Gore’s entire selection of cables, including fiber optics, Ethernet, quadrax, HDMI, USB, shielded twisted pair, and more. Gore also offers higher-level cable protection systems and an abrasion-resistant cable jacket for packaging copper wires and cables.

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W. L. Gore & Associates Exhibiting Virtually at IMS2021

June 20, 2021 - June 25, 2021

Gore is exhibiting virtually at this year’s International Microwave Symposium (IMS), and you’re invited to visit our virtual booth. We’ll describe how our proven portfolio of durable microwave/RF test assemblies delivers stable and consistent performance for reliable 5G test results.

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Perseverance on Mars: Gore Facilitates Successful Mars Rover Landing

Posted February 18, 2021

W. L. Gore & Associates (Gore) joined countless scientists and space exploration enthusiasts in celebrating the successful landing of the Mars 2020 Mission’s Perseverance Rover on the Red Planet.

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