Overview

NON-STOP SIGNAL TRANSMISSION

Passengers expect to watch in-flight entertainment (IFE) and charge their portable devices quickly and easily when traveling. Aircrews expect to receive necessary flight information at all times. So aviation cables must be able to upload and download a lot of content and charge personal devices as fast as possible without disruptions. 

GORE USB Cables meet these expectations and complex design requirements for small passenger at-seat modules. Meeting 2.0, 3.0 and 3.1 protocols, each version delivers non-stop signal transmission up to 10 Gb/s, making sure high volumes of data and video are uploaded and downloaded instantly. These cable bundles also support the latest power management systems so aircrews and passengers can charge their portable electronic devices quickly and easily without delay.

STURDY PROTECTION FOR LIFE

Because aircraft environments can be rough on avionics, we build our power and data cable bundles with sturdy materials for added protection. They’re proven to withstand the harshest maintenance and flight conditions, like abrasion, chemicals, wide temperatures and more. 

You can have peace of mind knowing that GORE USB Cables will perform long after alternatives have succumbed to demanding environments.

Sturdy, lightweight construction of GORE USB Cables.
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Engineered fluoropolymer jacket

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Braided shield

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Color-coded composite dielectric

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Silver-plated copper alloy conductor

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ePTFE Binder

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Sturdy bundle design of GORE USB Cables.

Applications

Meeting the latest protocols, GORE USB Cables deliver trustworthy results in a variety of high power and high data rate transmission applications, like:

  • content loading
  • data transfer
  • digital video systems
  • electronic flight bag (EFB)
  • HD streaming video systems
  • portable electronic devices
  • power remote devices

Our airborne cable bundles 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.

Features & Benefits

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 aerospace cable bundles offer numerous benefits that ensure lifelong performance in aircraft, like:

  • meet 2.0, 3.0 & 3.1 high data rate protocol requirements
  • nonstop 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
  • lifetime protection against harsh aircraft conditions, like extreme temps
  • compatible with a variety of high-speed connector systems and backshells

Technical Specs & Drawings

These values demonstrate the electrical, mechanical and environmental performance of GORE USB Cables for civil aircraft. Download our data sheet for more cable characteristics, qualifications and part numbers. Also, fill out a short form for instant access to drawings.

DATA SHEET DRAWINGS

Elec./Mech./Environ. PropertyValue
Signal Transmission Speed Gb/sUp 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
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Jacket MaterialEngineered Fluoropolymer
Jacket ColorWhite (Laser Markable)
ConductorSilver-Plated Copper Alloy
Conductor Color CodingHigh-Speed Pairs: Blue/White, Yellow/White, Orange/White, Violet/White
Low-Speed Pair: Green/White
Power Pair: Black/Red
Dielectric MaterialExpanded PTFE/PTFE
Temperature Range °C-65 to +200

Get Samples or Buy

In standard sizes that meet 2.0, 3.0 and 3.1 protocols, GORE USB Cables deliver power, speed, sturdiness and reliability essential for cockpit systems, passenger IFE and portable electronic devices. For prototyping and evaluation in your application, order a pre-qualified sample today, which is complimentary and available with a short lead time based on in-stock availability.

To order our cable bundles now, connect with an authorized distributor. Or, contact us to discuss your specific characteristic limits and application needs.

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