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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.

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. 

Designers are learning that standard commercial Ethernet connectors and cables aren’t adequate in harsh aerospace conditions. W. L. Gore & Associates evaluates the top considerations designers must make when designing the right Ethernet interconnect and ensuring reliable high-speed data transmission.

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.

With many complex systems in place, it’s essential to prioritize quality Ethernet cables built to withstand aerospace environments and rapidly transmit data across longer distances without interference. Ethernet cables from W. L. Gore & Associates exceed current stringent performance standards.

While many available Ethernet interconnects provide reliable performance in the lab, W. L. Gore & Associates has created an installation simulator to ensure high-speed data transmission with optimal signal integrity and the durability needed for the rigors of airframe routing.

Read the interview with Grant Lawton, Aerospace and Defense Engineer with W. L. Gore & Associates, about the company’s award-winning 10-Gb/s Ethernet cables, Cat6A version selected for integration into ongoing F-16 aircraft program upgrades.

W. L. Gore & Associates supports the emerging aviation ecosystem by offering innovative and proven solutions to help ensure safe passenger air taxi service, cargo drone delivery and future combat air systems.

In this video presentation, Herb Van Deusen, Engineering Consultant at W. L. Gore & Associates, discusses industry trends, challenges, cable considerations and designs when choosing an Ethernet interconnect for military aircraft. Using a custom-built simulator, he presents compelling test results after routing Gore's Ethernet interconnect against leading competitors.

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W. L. Gore & Associates developed the following procedures based on our best practices for terminating GORE® Aerospace Ethernet Cables with the Amphenol® µ-Com Connector System, including both plug and socket versions. By following these steps, you can maximize the performance of your assembly in avionics networks, cabin management systems, digital video systems, Ethernet backbones and other aviation networking applications.