Overview

NON-STOP SIGNAL TRANSFER

Get a sampleThe success of every airborne mission depends greatly on aircrews receiving critical information immediately without any signal or data glitches. They must also charge their portable electronic devices as fast as possible without interruptions.

Meeting 2.0, 3.0 and 3.1 protocols, GORE USB Cables offer 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 on avionics, so aircrews get real-time Intel. Each aircraft USB cable also supports the latest power management systems so military personnel can charge their carry-on devices quickly and easily without delay.

LIFETIME MECHANICAL PROTECTION

Aircraft environments can be extremely challenging for power and data cables, exposing them and sensitive avionics to brutal conditions. For added protection, we manufacture our RF shielded USB cable bundles with engineered fluoropolymer materials proven to deliver a lifetime of service. They can easily tolerate the most harmful conditions, like extreme temperatures, abrasion, chemicals and more.

You can trust that sturdy GORE USB Cables will perform without failure and last long after the alternatives have surrendered to harsh 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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Drain wire

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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
  • electronic flight bag (EFB)
  • HD streaming video systems
  • portable electronic devices
  • power remote devices

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.

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 and 3.1 high data rate protocol requirements
  • nonstop signals for high-speed data 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 brutal 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 defense aircraft.

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
1000
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

a Shielded twisted pairs only.

Download our data sheet for more cable characteristics, qualifications and part numbers. Also, fill out a short form for instant access to selected USB cable construction drawings.

DATA SHEET DRAWING

Get Samples or Buy

Our military-grade USB cable bundles for 2.0, 3.0 and 3.1 protocols offer the power, speed, sturdiness and reliability necessary for critical avionics and portable devices. Order your complimentary, pre-qualified sample today to evaluate our cable bundle’s compatibility with your aircraft application.

To order GORE USB Cables now, connect with an authorized distributor for in-stock availability. Or, contact us to discuss your specific characteristic limits and application needs.

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Learn more about GORE® Space Cables and Assemblies engineered for the future of the space industry. Also, listen to our expert speak at the show on Thursday, October 17 at 11:00 am CEST.

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