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Avionics and vectronics require high-performance wires and cables that can deliver superior signals and fast data transmission speeds, even in demanding conditions. W. L. Gore & Associates offers a portfolio of solutions that fulfill those needs while reducing weight, installation complexities and overall costs.

View global distributors authorized to supply bulk wires and cables from W. L. Gore & Associates. Our extensive product portfolio has reliably served many industries for decades — including aerospace & defense, semiconductor & microelectronics, industrial & manufacturing, plus more.

Aircraft and military vehicle OEMs can review a complete list of selected, pre-qualified copper, fiber optic and hybrid cable samples from W. L. Gore & Associates. This way, you can validate our standard products in your specific application with lower technical and business risks to your program.

Our cables and materials have participated in decades worth of civil and defense aircraft programs. We offer a wide selection of high-speed data cables, microwave/RF assemblies, airframe sealants, and more. 

Complete a short form to get instant access to drawings for GORE® High Speed Data Cables for aerospace and defense applications. Drawings from W. L. Gore & Associates are valid only at the time of printing.

A premier solution for copper-based IEEE 1394b FireWire data links, W. L. Gore & Associates offers quadrax cables for defense and commercial aircraft. They withstand extreme conditions without damage over system life, transmitting high-fidelity signals and uninterrupted data with flexure at S400 data rates.

From the first moon landing to today’s aircraft and land defense, W. L. Gore & Associates continues to develop technology innovation and deliver time-tested, reliable components and materials to the aerospace and defense industry.

With decades of storied legacy in the aerospace industry, W. L. Gore & Associates has created technology innovation and provided proven solutions to civil air suppliers. We’re a trusted partner working closely with aerospace companies to deliver reliable components with approved aerospace materials that save time, money and so much more. They know that our solutions keep pilots, cabin crew and passengers connected, protected and safe for the entire flight.

The demand for new and updated aircraft is strong for many reasons, from the increasing demand for travel and better fuel efficiency to expectations for quick, reliable connectivity to devices and in-flight entertainment (IFE). To support this shift towards enhancing aircraft aerospace technologies, W. L. Gore & Associates offers GORE® Aerospace Cables and Materials for civil aircraft.

Test report prepared by Lectromec for GORE FireWire® Cables, part number RCN8652. The report outlines Gore's compliance to SAE AS4373 Test Methods for Insulated Electric Wire.