Mission success relies on modern avionics transferring data and video at the highest speeds without interruption. But, challenging routing configurations, repeated vibration and extreme temperatures are examples of severe conditions that can easily damage sensitive wires and cables.

GORE Quad Cables meet these challenges by offering high data rate transmission and a lighter, more rugged design. Designed for high-speed serial data and video protocols, they offer tighter skew requirements with controlled impedance. Our aviation cables feature dual differential pairs that routinely transfer bi-directional signals at speeds up to 1 GHz at lengths up to 30 m (100 ft.).

We originally invented this low-crosstalk quadrax cable design that reduces interference for clear, strong signals. Our cables highlight a more compact size that’s around 40% smaller than comparable dual twisted pair cables. These reduced diameters are proven to save more than 5.0 kg (11 lbs.) per aircraft. Being also highly flexible, maintainers can bend our cables tightly for easier routing in space-limited aircraft systems.

But there’s more! We make our low-skew cable with remarkably strong materials proven to withstand the environmental challenges and mechanical stresses typical during missions.

Perfectly aligned with today’s high speed serial data and video protocols, GORE Quad Cables deliver steadfast results in a variety of applications, like:

• avionics digital networks
• box-to-box systems
• digital visual interface (DVI)
• EO/IR (electro-optical infrared) sensors
• Ethernet backbone
• flight control
• HD streaming camera/video systems
• mission systems
• propulsion control

Our aerospace quadrax cable 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.

Tested and pre-qualified GORE Quad Cables are engineered with unique features that make them more durable against challenging environmental factors and aircraft conditions, including:

• original inventor of innovative, low-crosstalk quadrax design
• temperature- and abrasion-resistant materials
• chemically inert materials
• smaller, lighter diameters

These airborne cables offer several benefits to system architects and engineers that ensure their lifelong performance in defense aircraft, like:

• tighter skew requirements aligned with high-speed serial data/video protocols
• routine bi-directional signals with controlled impedance at speeds up to 1 GHz
• low crosstalk performance for less signal interference
• remarkably strong materials for rugged protection against challenging environments
• compact size around 40% smaller than dual twisted pair constructions
• proven weight savings of more than 5.0 kg (11 lbs.) per aircraft
• easy routing in space-limited aircraft systems from high flexibility and tight bend radius
• compatible with a variety of high-speed connector systems and backshells

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