GORE^® Quad Cables (Specialty Versions) for Defense Land Systems

Military personnel rely on data and video transferred in a split second to get the necessary information. Also, extreme temperatures, repeated vibration and challenging routing configurations are examples of land and in-vehicle conditions that can cause system and cable failure.

GORE^® Quad Cables meet these challenges with specialty versions that offer high data rate transmission and a lighter, more rugged design. Designed for high-speed serial data and video protocols, they offer tighter skew requirements with controlled impedance. Our cables feature dual differential pairs that routinely transfer bi-directional signals at speeds up to 1 GHz at lengths up to 30 meters (100 feet).

We originally invented this low-crosstalk quadrax design that reduces interference for clear, strong signals. Our specialty versions offer a more compact size that’s around 30% smaller than comparable dual twisted pair cables. And, these reduced diameters are up to 40% lighter, which translates to considerable weight savings in vehicles. Being also highly flexible, maintainers can bend our cables tightly for easier routing in space-limited vehicle systems.

But there’s more! We make our cables with remarkably strong materials proven to withstand the environmental challenges and mechanical stresses typical during operations.

With rugged GORE Quad Cables connected to high-speed mission systems, soldiers can receive critical Intel instantly for greater tactical advantage and success.

Remarkably strong materials of GORE Quad Cables (Specialty Versions)

Perfectly aligned with today’s high-speed serial data and video protocols, GORE Quad Cables (Specialty Versions) deliver steadfast results in a variety of applications, like:

• box-to-box systems
• digital visual interface (DVI)
• EO/IR (electro-optical infrared) sensors
• Ethernet backbone
• mission systems
• propulsion control
• vectronics digital networks
• video networks

Our cables can also be terminated with a variety of leading high-speed connector systems and backshells, like ARINC and MIL-STD-38999 with size 8 contacts. If you have any questions or to discuss your specific application needs, contact a Gore representative today.

GORE Quad Cables (Specialty Versions) are engineered with unique features that make them more durable against challenging environmental factors and in-vehicle conditions, including:

• original inventor of innovative, low-crosstalk quadrax design
• lightweight cable construction with reduced diameters
• chemically inert, temperature- and abrasion-resistant materials

Our cables provide vehicle system architects and engineers with many benefits that improve electrical, mechanical and environmental performance such as:

• tighter skew requirements aligned with high-speed serial data/video protocols
• routine bi-directional signals with controlled impedance at speeds up to 1 GHz
• low crosstalk performance for less signal interference
• remarkably strong materials for rugged protection against challenging environments
• compact size around 40% smaller than dual twisted pair constructions
• considerable weight savings with small diameters up to 30% lighter
• easy routing in space-limited vehicles from high flexibility and tight bend radius
• compatible with a variety of high-speed connector systems and backshells
• selected pre-qualified samples with short lead times for prototyping and evaluation
• low risk based on validated product performance in real-world conditions

For more information about the features and benefits of our cables, please contact a Gore representative today.

These values demonstrate the electrical, mechanical and environmental performance of GORE Quad Cables (Specialty Versions) for defense land systems.

We invite you to download our drawings to view cable characteristics like diameter, sizes, weight and attenuation/return loss values.

GORE Quad Cables (Specialty Versions) for Defense Land Systems 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 3.0005); BSS7239: Toxicity
• ABD0031 (AITM 3.0008B); BSS7238; FAR Part 25, Appendix F, Part V: Smoke Density
• AFDX/ARINC 664, Part 7: Ethernet Networks
• ANSI/NEMA WC 27500: Environmental Testing, Jacket and Marking
• IEEE 802.3: Ethernet 1000BASE-T
• SAE AS4373™: Test Methods for Insulated Electric Wire (Contact Gore for available data)

For more information about the qualifications of our cables, contact a Gore representative today.

We’re proud to offer complimentary samples of our specialty versions within 48 hours for prototyping and evaluation. For more information or to discuss your specific application needs, contact a Gore representative for defense land systems. When you’re ready, reach out to one of our trusted distributors to purchase our in-stock cables.