HIGH-BANDWIDTH SIGNALS
HIGH IMPACT & CRUSH RESISTANCE
Construction of Gore’s 1.8 mm Simplex flexible fiber optic cable tube.
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Perfluoroalkoxy (PFA) jacket

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Strength member

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Secondary ePTFE layer

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Crush-resistant layers of GORE Fiber Optic Cables (1.8 mm Simplex)

1.2 mm Simplex

RUGGED BUFFERING SYSTEM
PROVEN PERFORMANCE ACROSS AIRCRAFT APPLICATIONS

Designed to meet high-bandwidth demands for transferring long-distance data and video, GORE Fiber Optic Cables (1.2 mm Simplex) prove dependable in many airborne applications, like:

  • avionics digital networks
  • digital video systems
  • Ethernet backbone
  • flight management systems
  • inside-the-box/laser pigtail
  • strain-gauge systems
  • transceivers

Our cables can also be terminated with a variety of leading high-speed aerospace connector systems and backshells, like ARINC, MIL-STD-38999, and MIL-PRF-29504. If you have any questions or to discuss your specific application needs, contact a Gore representative today.

These values demonstrate the optical, mechanical and environmental performance of GORE Fiber Optic Cables (1.2 mm Simplex) for defense aircraft.

We invite you to download the data sheet for more technical information and performance data.

Optical Property Value
FON1002 FON1003 FON1253 FON1307 FON1371
Maximum Optical Loss at 1300 nm dB/km ≤ 1.5 ≤ 0.7
Maximum Optical Loss at 1310 nm dB/km ≤ 0.7 ≤ 1.5 ≤ 0.4
Mechanical / Environmental
Property
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FON1002 FON1003 FON1253 FON1307 FON1371
Jacket Material Extruded FEP
Jacket Color Blue
Core Type Single Mode or Multi-Mode, Graded Index
Coating Type Polyimide High-Temperature Acrylate
Buffering System PTFE
Temperature Range °C -65 to +200 -55 to +125

We invite you to download our drawings to view cable materials and characteristics, like diameter sizes.

Part Number Mode Type Core Cladding Coating
FON1002 SM (Single Mode) 9 125 155
FON1003 OM1 (Multi-Mode, Graded Index) 62.5 125 155
FON1253 SM (Single Mode) 9 125 250
FON1307 OM2 (Multi-Mode, Graded Index) 50 125 250
FON1371 OM1 (Multi-Mode, Graded Index) 62.5 125 250

GORE Fiber Optic Cables (1.2 mm Simplex) for Defense Aircraft have undergone substantial qualification testing to ensure they meet the most current industry standards and our customers’ requirements.

  • ABD0031 (AITM 2.0005); BSS7230-F6; BSS7324-7.25; FAR Part 25, Appendix F, Part I: Flammability
  • ABD0031 (AITM 3.0008B); BSS7238; FAR Part 25, Appendix F, Part V: Smoke Density
  • ABD0031 (AITM 3.0005); BSS7239: Toxicity
  • MIL-STD-202, Method 103: Humidity
  • MIL-STD-810, Method 509: Salt Fog
  • MIL-STD-810, Method 510: Sand and Dust

Fill out a short form to get samples of our pre-qualified cables in 48 hours for prototyping and evaluation. For more information about the qualifications of our cables and complimentary samples, contact a Gore representative today.

Gore’s 1.2 mm Simplex rugged fiber optic cable assemblies.

GORE Fiber Optic Cables (1.2 mm Simplex)

ROBUSTNESS WITH REDUCED SHRINK BACK
PROVEN PERFORMANCE ACROSS AIRCRAFT APPLICATIONS

With an ideal blend of slender, light size and robust construction, GORE Fiber Optic Cables (900 micron) reliably support high-speed data transfer in several applications, like:

  • inside-the-box
  • outside-the-box
  • transceivers

Our cables can also be terminated with a variety of leading high-speed aerospace connector systems and backshells, like ARINC, MIL-STD-38999, and MIL-PRF-2950. If you have any questions or to discuss your specific application needs, including fiber options packaged with GORE® Cable Protection Systems for outside-the-box applications, contact a Gore representative today.

These values demonstrate the optical, mechanical and environmental performance of GORE Fiber Optic Cables (900 micron) for defense aircraft.

We invite you to download the data sheet for more technical information and performance data.

Optical Property Value
Maximum Optical Loss at 850 nm dB/km 3.0
Maximum Optical Loss at 1310 nm dB/km 1.0
Mechanical / Environmental Property Value
Jacket Material PEEK
Jacket Color Tan
Core Type Single Mode or Multi-Mode
Coating Type High-Temperature Acrylate
Buffering System Expanded PTFE
Temperature Range °C -60 to +135

We invite you to download our drawings to view cable characteristics, like diameter sizes and weight.

Part Number Mode Type Core Cladding Coating
GSC-13-85067-00 OM1 (Multi-Mode) 62.5 125 245
GSC-13-85424-00 OM4 (Multi-Mode) 50 125 245
GSC-13-85375-00 SM (Single Mode) 9 125 245
GSC-13-85869-00 OM5 (Multi-Mode) 50 125 245

GORE Fiber Optic Cables (900 micron) for Defense Aircraft have undergone substantial qualification testing to ensure they meet the most current industry standards and our customers’ requirements.

  • ABD0031 (AITM 2.0005); BSS7230; FAR Part 25, Appendix F, Part I: Flammability
  • ABD0031 (AITM 3.0008B); BSS7238; FAR Part 25, Appendix F, Part V: Smoke Density
  • ABD0031 (AITM 3.0005); BSS7239: Toxicity
  • ARINC 802-3: Performance Requirements (GSC-13-85067-00)

Fill out a short form to get samples of our pre-qualified cables in 48 hours for prototyping and evaluation. For more information about the qualifications of our cables and complimentary samples, contact a Gore representative today.

Gore’s 900 micron fiber optic cable.

GORE Fiber Optic Cables (900 micron)

RIGHT AMOUNT OF RUGGEDNESS
PROVEN PERFORMANCE ACROSS AIRCRAFT APPLICATIONS

Each version of GORE Fiber Optic Ribbon Cables offers the right amount of ruggedness to maximize protection and performance in a variety of applications, like:

  • avionics digital networks
  • digital video systems
  • Ethernet backbone
  • Flight management systems
  • Transceivers
  • Weather radar systems

Our cables can also be terminated with a variety of standard high-speed aerospace MT connector systems and backshells. If you have any questions or to discuss your specific application needs, contact a Gore representative today.

These values demonstrate the optical, mechanical and environmental performance of GORE Fiber Optic Ribbon Cables for defense aircraft. Our part numbers are identified by an asterisk (*) designating the core type, followed by an asterisk designating the number of fibers (i.e., 4, 8, or 12). Also, optical values are typical.

For exact part number values and more options of our 12-core fiber optic cable, contact a Gore representative.

We invite you to download the data sheet for more technical information and performance data.

Optical Property Value
FON1214/*/* FON1256/*/* FON1551 FOA8100/*/*
Typical Application Inside-the-Box Outside-the-Box
Maximum Optical Loss at 850 nm dB/km ≤ 4.0 ≤ 2.3 ≤ 3.5 ≤ 2.3
Mechanical / Environmental Property Value
FON1214/*/* FON1256/*/* FON1551 FOA8100/*/*
Jacket Material Engineered Fluoropolymer Extruded PVDF Extruded PVDF with Strength Member
Jacket Color White Orange
Core Type Single Mode, Multi-Mode, or 
Multi-Mode, Graded Index
Multi-Mode, or 
Multi-Mode, Graded Index
Coating Type Acrylate High-Temperature Acrylate High-Temperature Acrylate
Buffering System PTFE PTFE
Temperature Range °C -60 to +85 -55 to +125 -55 to +125 -60 to +125

We invite you to download our drawings to view cable characteristics, like diameter sizes, minimum bend radii and attenuation values.

Part Number Mode Type Core/Cladding/Coating
FON1214/1/* OM1 (Multi-Mode, Graded Index) 62.5/125/245
FON1214/2/* SM (Single Mode) 9.5/125/245
FON1214/4/* OM2 (Multi-Mode, Graded Index) 50/125/245
FON1214/5/* OM3 (Multi-Mode) 50/125/245
FON1214/6/* OM4 (Multi-Mode) 50/125/245
FON1256/*/* OM1-OM3 (Multi-Mode) 50/125/245, 62/125/245
FON1551 OM2 (Multi-Mode, Graded Index) 50/125/245
FOA8100/*/* OM3 (Multi-Mode) 50/125/245

GORE Fiber Optic Ribbon Cables for Defense Aircraft have undergone substantial qualification testing to ensure they meet the most current industry standards and our customers’ requirements.

  • ABD0031 (AITM 2.0005); BSS7230; FAR Part 25, Appendix F, Part I: Flammability
  • ABD0031 (AITM 3.0008B); BSS7238; FAR Part 25, Appendix F, Part V: Smoke Density
  • ABD0031 (AITM 3.0005); BSS7239: Toxicity
  • MIL-STD-202, Method 103: Humidity
  • MIL-STD-810, Method 509: Salt Fog
  • MIL-STD-810, Method 510: Sand and Dust

Fill out a short form to get samples of our pre-qualified cables in 48 hours for prototyping and evaluation. For more information about the qualifications of our cables and complimentary samples, contact a Gore representative today.

Construction of Gore’s 12-core multimode fiber optic cable.
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Unique Buffering Systems of GORE Fiber Optic Ribbon Cables

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LEARN MORE ABOUT GORE FIBER OPTIC CABLES OR ORDER NOW

Offered in robust Simplex and ribbon versions, GORE Fiber Optic Cables meet the military’s bandwidth intensive mission requirements. For more information or to discuss your specific application needs, contact a Gore representative today.

If you’re ready to order, visit our list of distributors and explore our sample inventory to learn more about selected products and lead times. Pre-qualified complimentary samples are available within 48 hours for prototyping and evaluation.

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Not for use in food, drug, cosmetic or medical device manufacturing, processing, or packaging operations.