Cables & Cable Assemblies

Military Fibre Channel High Speed Cable Assembly


Military Fibre Channel High Speed Cable Assembly

High Speed Interconnects For Military/Avionic Applications

The environmental conditions found in today's modern aircraft are very demanding; Gore has developed a range of high speed interconnects that deliver outstanding electrical and mechnical performance while guaranteeing signal integrity.  Mission success is critical under these severe operational conditions and the GORE™ Fibre Channel Interconnects will meet all airborne requirements.



GORE™ Fibre Channel Assemblies are used either as between box assemblies or inside-the-box assemblies.

Between Box Assemblies

There are two standard cable options: AWG 22 and AWG 26.  These cables utilize GORE™ quad cable to transmit high-data-rate signals in a small, lightweight, flexible package. Using the field-cancellation properties of balanced cable design, two differential signals can be transmitted within the same shield without interfering with each other. This configuration provides up to 40 percent savings in cable bundle size and weight compared to conventional twin-ax cables. Gore's unique low dielectric-constant materials and cable geometry maximize the performance of quad cable constructions.


Cable Design Features

  • Fluoropolymer insulation materials for high temperature rating, low outgassing, and high reliability
  • Double-braided shielding enhances noise immunity and EMI suppression
  • Stranded conductors increase flexibility

Guaranteed to meet the applicable 3XT11 Fibre Channel Standard requirements for signal integrity at the specified data rate


Description Cable Diameter Gore Part Number Maximum assembly length
at 250 Mbits/s at 500 Mbits/s at 1 Gbit/s
AWG 22 Quad (150Ω) 0.300 in
(7.6 mm)
 RCN 7549 75 m 40 m 20 m
AWG 26 Quad (150Ω) 0.200 in
(5.1 mm)
RCN 7625 45 m 24 m 12 m

Connector Options

Connectors for between box assemblies include DB-9 plug and receptacles and size 11 MIL-C-38999 connectors providing optimized performance in the smallest possible connector package.  Custom connector options are available upon request.

  • Insert configuration maintains quad geometry through the connector interface
  • Improved Z° match minimizes reflections for clean eye patterns
  • Standard size 22D contacts for high reliability and ease of use
  • Series 3 coupling provides enhanced EMI performance

Description Gore Part Number Impedance (ohms) Image
M24308/4-1F DB-9 (D-sub) plug approx 100
M24308/2-1F DB-9 (D-sub) receptacle approx 100  
MIL-DTL-38999 series III, shell size 11 (plug), military (composite) FCN1059 150
MIL-DTL-38999 series III, shell size 11 (plug), military (aluminum) FCN1059M 150
MIL-DTL-38999 series III, shell size 11 (plug), space (aluminum) FCN1059MS 150
MIL-DTL-38999 series III, shell size 11 (jam nut), military (composite) FCN1058 150
MIL-DTL-38999 series III, shell size 11 (receptacle), military (composite) FCN1060 150
MIL-DTL-38999 series III, shell size 11 (receptacle), military (aluminum) FCN 1060M 150
MIL-DTL-38999 series III, shell size 11 (receptacle), space (aluminum) FCN1060MS 150

In-Box Assemblies

In-box Assmblies are available with three basic cable types: twin-ax, coax, and quad.  Some examples are:

Description Cable Diameter Impedance (ohms) Gore Part Number
AWG 28 Twinax 0.160 in. (4.0 mm) X 0.100 in. (2.5 mm) 150 DXN 2282
AWG 28 Coax 0.100 in. (2.5 mm) 75 DXSN 2134
AWG 28 Quad 0.155 in. (3.9 mm) 150 RCN 7717

Connector Options

Custom connector options are available upon request.

Description Image
HSSDC
QUIETZONE™
SMP (50Ω)
SSMC (50Ω)
SMA (50/75Ω)
MCX (50/75Ω)
Low Profile Twinax (150Ω)
Connector Saver (RFC374)