GORE® USB Cables for Aerospace & Defense
Our cable bundles deliver fast, non-stop signal transmission for instant high-volume content uploads and downloads while powering carry-on devices.
Fast Signal Transfer, Lifetime Mechanical Protection
Meeting 2.0, 3.0 and 3.1 protocols, GORE® USB Cables offer fast, non-stop signal transmission up to 10 Gb/s without interruptions. They make sure high volumes of data and video are uploaded and downloaded instantly. Our RF shielded USB cable solution is manufactured with engineered fluoropolymer materials to deliver a lifetime of service.
We engineer GORE USB Cables with sturdy features that make them resistant to challenging environmental factors, maintenance activities and operational conditions, including:
- chemically inert materials
- temperature-resistant materials
- abrasion-resistant materials
For system architects and engineers, these cable bundles offer numerous benefits that ensure reliable performance for the life of the military aircraft or vehicle as well as civilian aircraft, like:
- meet 2.0, 3.0 and 3.1 high data rate protocol requirements
- fast, non-stop signals for data and video transmission up to 10 Gb/s
- instant high-volume content uploads and downloads
- charge carry-on devices quickly and easily without delays
- durable protection in harsh air and land environments, like extreme temps
- compatible with a variety of high-speed connector systems and backshells
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Meeting the latest protocols in avionics and vetronics, GORE USB Cables deliver trustworthy results in a variety of high power and high data rate transmission applications, like:
- content loading
- data transfer
- electronic flight bag (EFB)
- HD video systems
- portable electronic devices
- power remote devices
- peripheral/sensor networking
- soldier systems
- vehicle/dismount connectivity
Our mil-spec USB cables can also be terminated with a variety of high-speed connector systems and backshells such as ARINC and MIL-STD-38999 with size 8 contacts.
Technical Information
These values demonstrate the electrical, mechanical and environmental performance of GORE USB Cables for defense aircraft and vehicles, as well as civil aircraft.
| Elec./Mech./Environ. Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Signal Transmission Speed Gb/s | Up to 10 |
| Standard Impedance Ohms High-Speed Pairs Low-Speed Pair | 90 ± 5 90 ± 10 |
| Typical Operating Voltage V | < 15 |
| Nominal Velocity of Propagation % | 80 |
| Nominal Time Delay ns/m (ns/ft.) | 4.07 (1.24) |
| Capacitance pF/m (pF/ft.) | 50.0 (15.2) |
| Maximum Skew Within Paira ps/m (ps/ft.) | 15.0 (4.6) |
| Dielectric Withstanding Voltage Vrms Conductor-to-Conductor Conductor-to-Shield | 1500 1000 |
| Jacket Material | Engineered Fluoropolymer or PU Halogen-Freeb |
| Jacket Color | EF: White (Laser Markable) PU: Blackb |
| Conductor | Silver-Plated Copper Alloy |
| Conductor Color-Coding | High-Speed Pairs: Blue/White, Yellow/White, Orange/White, Violet/White Low-Speed Pair: Green/White Power Pair: Black/Red |
| Dielectric Material | Expanded PTFE/PTFE |
| Temperature Range °C | -65 to +200 |
a Shielded twisted pairs only
b Based on Gore’s part number GSC-01-85201-VG for military vehicle systems.
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We thoroughly test and qualify GORE USB Cables to meet the most rigorous industry standards and customer requirements, including:
- 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
- CS/FAR Part 25, Section 25.853, Appendix F, Part I (b)(7): Flammability
- SAE AS4373™: Test Methods for Insulated Electric Wire (Contact Gore for available data)
- VG95218-31: Performance Requirements (GSC-01-85201-VG)
2.0 Protocol
RCN8800-22D-22P-H
RCN8800-24D-22P-H
RCN8800-26D-24P-H
3.0 Protocol
GSC-01-85201-VG
3.1 Protocol
GSC-03-84761-24D
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Not for use in food, drug, cosmetic or medical device manufacturing, processing, or packaging operations.
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