Overview

NON-STOP SIGNAL TRANSFER

The success of any mission depends greatly on ground forces receiving critical information immediately without any signal or data glitches. They also need to charge their portable devices as fast as possible without interruptions.

Available in 2.0, 3.0 and 3.1 versions, GORE USB Cables offer nonstop signal transmission up to 10 Gb without failure. They make sure high volumes of data and video are uploaded and downloaded instantly, so ground forces get real-time Intel.

All versions of our cable bundles also support the latest power management systems so warfighters can comfortably charge carry-on devices quickly, easily and without delays.

LIFETIME PROTECTION

The battlefield can be extremely challenging for power and data cables, exposing them and sensitive components to grueling conditions. So for added protection, we manufacturer our USB cables with engineered fluoropolymer materials proven to deliver a lifetime of service. They can easily tolerate the most harmful land and in-vehicle conditions.

As a bonus, our unique materials are lightweight and meet complex design requirements for soldier-worn systems, which means they won’t weigh down soldiers. They also won’t add unwanted weight to vehicles when connected to vectronics.

You can trust that sturdy, lightweight GORE USB Cables for defense land systems will perform without failure and last long after the alternatives have surrendered to the environment.

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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Drain wire

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ePTFE Binder

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Sturdy, lightweight construction of GORE USB Cables

Applications

PROVEN PERFORMANCE ACROSS MILITARY APPLICATIONS

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
  • peripheral/sensor networking
  • portable electronic devices
  • power remote devices
  • soldier systems
  • vehicle/dismount connectivity

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.

Features & Benefits

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

  • chemically inert, temperature- and abrasion-resistant materials
  • lightweight cable bundle construction

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

  • meet 2.0, 3.0 and 3.1 high speed data protocol requirements
  • nonstop signals for high-speed data transmission up to 10 Gb
  • instant high-volume content uploads/download to receive real-time Intel
  • charge carry-on devices quickly and easily with comfort
  • lifetime protection against grueling land and in-vehicle conditions
  • lightweight construction meets complex design requirements for soldier-worn systems
  • 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 cable bundles, contact a Gore representative today.

Properties

These values demonstrate the electrical, mechanical and environmental performance of GORE USB Cables for defense land systems.

Electrical Property Value
Transmission Speed Gb Up to 10
Standard Impedance (ohms)
  High-Speed Pairs
  Low-Speed Pairs
 
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

aShielded twisted pairs only

Mechanical / Environmental Property Value
Jacket Materialb Engineered Fluoropolymer
Jacket Color White (Laser Markable)
Conductor Silver-Plated Copper Alloy
Conductor Color-Coding High Speed Pairs: Blue/White, Yellow/White, Orange/White, Violet/White
Low-Speed Pairs: Green/White
Power Pair: Black/Red
Dielectric Material Expanded PTFE/PTFE
Temperature Range °C -65 to +200

bGore's 3.0 version, part number GSC-01-85201-VG includes a PU halogen-free jacket.

PART NUMBERS & DRAWINGS

We invite you to download our drawings to view cable characteristics, like diameter sizes, weight, insertion loss values and use lengths.

Part Number AWG Size (Stranding)
2.0 Version
RCN8800-22D-22P-H Data Pair: 22 (19/34) Power Pair: 22 (19/34)
RCN8800-24D-22P-H Data Pair: 24 (19/36) Power Pair: 22 (19/34)
RCN8800-26D-24P-H Data Pair: 26 (19/38) Power Pair: 24 (19/36)
3.0 Version
GSC-01-85201-VG Data Pair: 26 (19/38) Power Pair: 22 (19/34)
3.1 Version
GSC-03-84761-24D Data Pair: 26 (19/38) Power Pair: 24 (19/36)

Qualifications

GORE USB Cables for Defense Land Systems have undergone substantial qualification testing to ensure they meet the most current industry standards and our customers’ requirements.

  • VG95218-31: Performance Requirements (GSC-01-85201-VG)
  • 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)

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

More Information

LEARN MORE ABOUT GORE USB CABLES OR ORDER NOW

For USB 2.0, 3.0 and 3.1 protocols, Gore’s cable bundles offer power, speed, sturdiness and reliability necessary for critical land systems and soldier-worn devices. We offer selected samples of our high data rate solutions and lead times to qualify in your application. To learn more, contact a Gore representative today or place an order with our trusted distributor now.

Resources

Recent News

Event

Visit Gore at the Army Aviation Mission Solutions Summit (AAAA)

April 26, 2023 - April 29, 2023

Stop by Booth 1023 and ask to see our demonstrations to watch how GORE® Cables and Materials perform reliably before and after installation and over time. We’re also eager to hear about your latest airframe and aviation system developments and talk with you about our solutions to ensure mission performance and aircrew protection for FARA, FLRAA and enduring fleet.

Press Release

W. L. Gore & Associates Expands High-Speed Data Transmission Capabilities

Posted April 18, 2023

W. L. Gore & Associates (Gore) announced today its new Cat8 ethernet cable for use in aerospace and defense platforms. The new Cat8 ethernet cable allows for four times the high-speed data transmission previously possible.

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W. L. GORE & ASSOCIATES WINS SUPPLIER OF THE YEAR AWARD FROM BAE SYSTEMS

Posted April 11, 2023

W. L. Gore & Associates (Gore) announced that last week it was one of 13 companies to win a “Partner 2 Win” Supplier of the Year award from BAE Systems for Gore’s high-performance cabling supporting countermeasure and electromagnetic defense solutions. In addition, Gore also received a Silver Supplier Award for best-in-class performance and contributions to supply chain success.

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W. L. Gore & Associates Recognized for Excellence by Northrop Grumman

Posted March 29, 2023

W. L. Gore & Associates today announced that earlier this month it was recognized by Northrop Grumman with a Quality Excellence Award as part of Northrop Grumman’s Supplier Excellence Award program.

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