GORE® Shielded Twisted Pair Cables for Defense Aircraft
Controlled-impedance cables from Gore meet the industry’s growing demand for higher data rate aircraft cables in a low-profile, flexible design. Our durable cables ensure lifelong protection and performance, so aircrews can maintain focus instead of dealing with unreliable electronic systems that can risk the mission.
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Overview
In any defense scenario, high-speed data cables must maintain stable communication on avionics networks to ensure the mission and aircrews are never at risk.
GORE Shielded Twisted Pair Cables utilize low-voltage differential signals (LVDS) with controlled impedance for data transmission lines at speeds up to 1 GHz. No matter the conditions inside or outside the aircraft, our cables ensure reliable performance for a successful mission every time. That’s because the combination of durable materials in their construction enables a higher tolerance against the harshest environments, like rapid changes in temperatures encountered during take-off and landing.
SAVE WEIGHT WITH GORE CABLE TECHNOLOGY
Our shielded twisted pair cables work well in aerospace harness applications because of their high flexibility and easy routability in hard-to-reach places of airframes. The low-dielectric cable configuration is 30% smaller, which reduces overall weight by as much as 50% when compared to standard configurations. If you compare our design side by side with alternative designs, you’ll see that our cable is drastically smaller.
Our cables’ superior electrical performance can also reduce the need for additional signal amplification in your system architecture, decreasing weight and power requirements even more.

Low-profile configuration

Smaller diameter
Durable construction of GORE Shielded Twisted Pair Cables
Applications
GORE Shielded Twisted Pair Cables are engineered to perform reliably in a variety of aircraft applications, including:
- avionics networks
- cabin management systems
- digital video systems
- Ethernet backbone
- LVDS devices
- serial buses
If you have any questions or discuss your specific application needs, please contact a Gore representative.
Benefits
GORE Shielded Twisted Pair Cables provide aircraft system architects and engineers with many benefits that improve electrical and mechanical performance such as:
- reliable LVDS with controlled impedance for high-speed data transfer up to 1 GHz
- durable construction protects against harsh conditions, like rapid temperatures
- low-profile configuration reduces size by 30% and weight by as much as 50%
- less need for additional signal amplification further reduces weight/power requirements
- highly flexible with a tighter bend radius for easier installation in hard-to-reach places
- compatible with variety of high-speed aerospace connector systems/backshells
- selected pre-qualified samples with short lead times for prototyping and evaluation
- low technical risk based on validated product performance in real-world conditions
For more information about the benefits of our cables, please contact a Gore representative.
Properties
These values demonstrate the electrical, mechanical and environmental performance of GORE Shielded Twisted Pair Cables.
Electrical Property | Value |
---|---|
Standard Impedance (ohms)a | 100 ± 10 |
Typical Operating Voltage (V) | <15 |
Nominal Velocity of Propagation (%) | 80 |
Nominal Time Delay ns/m (ns/ft) | 4.10 (1.25) |
Capacitance pF/m (pF/ft) | 42.6 (13.0) |
Dielectric Withstanding Voltage (Vrms) Conductor-to-Conductor Conductor-to-Shield |
1500 1000 |
a Contact a Gore representative for other impedance options.
Mechanical / Environmental Property | Value |
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Jacket Material | Engineered Fluoropolymer |
Jacket Color | White (Laser Markable) |
Conductor | Silver-Plated Copper Alloy |
Conductor Color-Coding | Blue/White |
Dielectric Material | ePTFE/PTFE |
Temperature Range (°C) | -65 to +200 |
Part Numbers & Drawings
Download the drawings to view product specifications, like diameter, weight, minimum bend radius, and attenuation values.
Qualifications
GORE Shielded Twisted Pair Cables 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
- ANSI/NEMA WC 27500: Environmental Testing, Jacket and Marking
- RoHS and REACH Information (See data sheet or catalog)
- SAE AS4373™: Test Methods for Insulated Electric Wire (Contact Gore for available data)
Fill out a short form to receive a complimentary sample of our pre-qualified cables for prototyping and evaluation from our authorized global distributors, Air Cost Control (Europe) or WireMasters (US).
Resources

Catalog: GORE® Aerospace High Speed Data Cables
Data Sheets, 6.16 MB

Brochure: GORE® Aerospace Cables and Materials for Military Aircraft
Brochures, 828.1 KB

Improving Cable Performance in Harsh Environments
White Papers, 1.16 MB
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