GORE^® Shielded Twisted Pair Cables for Civil Aircraft

Improvements in aerospace technology and passenger expectations for constant connection and access to IFE are driving the demand to update commercial aircraft with higher data rate cables. These cables also need to provide consistent power in less space of an airframe.

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 flight 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.

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 oval configurations. If you compare our design side by side with alternative round 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.

Durable construction of GORE Shielded Twisted Pair Cables

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 to discuss your specific application needs, please contact a Gore representative.

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.

These values demonstrate the electrical, mechanical and environmental performance of GORE Shielded Twisted Pair Cables.

Download the drawings to view cable characteristics, like diameter, weight, minimum bend radius and insertion loss.

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).