Mil-Aero Fiber Optic Ribbon Cable

Gore offers fiber optic ribbon cable that addresses the unique requirements of military and aerospace system designers. Acrylate-encapsulated and edge-bonded fiber optic ribbon cables are typically used in telecom applications.  When compared to these telecom-grade products, GORE™ Mil-Aero Fiber Optic Ribbon Cable offers improvements in operating temperature range, minimum bend radius, chemical resistance, and overall ruggedness without comprising size or flexibility.

Cable Specifications

• Standard color: white
• Mass: 1 grams/meter (4 fiber versions); 2 grams/meter (12 fiber versions)
• Outer Jacket: All Fluoropolymer Design
• Temperature range: -55°C to +125°C
• Maximum Bend Radius: 0.5" (12.7mm)

The 100% fluoropolymer outer jacket guards against degradation due to chemicals, fluids, and solvents common to mil-aero environments.  The inherent toughness of the fluoropolymer outer jacket guards the fiber ribbon against damage due to handling, as well as mechanical abuse encountered in service.  Gore’s expanded PTFE buffering system is 70% air and effectively isolates the fiber.  Optical performance of a Gore cable closely approximates that of a bare optical fiber even under mechanical or thermal stresses. At just 0.020” thick and 0.130” wide (for a 12 fiber construction), the Gore cable has the small profile and flexibility of telecom ribbon cable while meeting the environmental requirements of mil-aero applications.