GORE® FireWire® Cables for Defense Aircraft
As the industry continues to upgrade avionics, Gore offers a durable copper-based IEEE 1394b cable solution that reliably carries high-fidelity signals and transfers high-speed data in extreme conditions. Our small-scale quadrax design saves weight, endures continuous flexing and provides long-term product life than other quad constructions.
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Overview
SIGNAL INTEGRITY WITH FLEXURE
Continuous improvements in avionics keep driving the military to update aircraft with cables that can transmit more data faster on digital networks. These aviation cables must also survive the most difficult conditions without breaking or failing, whether it’s constant flexing during installation or severe vibration during flight.
Gore offers a premier quadrax version for copper-based IEEE 1394b FireWire data links. GORE FireWire Cables are proven to transmit uninterrupted high-fidelity signals for interconnect solutions up to 30 m (100 ft.) at S400 data transfer rates in all aircraft environments.
Using a diamond-shaped eye mask test with minimum receiver sensitivity specified by IEEE 1394b, we evaluated the signal integrity of our cable before and during flexure. As expected, it passed the eye mark with plenty of margin, showing that greater transmission length is possible. Even after we wrapped it around a mandrel 20 times, our cable still maintained reliable signal integrity.
During routing, aircraft maintainers can easily flex and tightly bend our cables in complex, tight systems without worrying about damage, failure or replacement costs.
LIGHTWEIGHT BUT DURABLE
Smaller-scale dimensions
This innovative quadrax design that we originally invented is about 40% smaller than dual twisted pair constructions. On average, GORE FireWire Cables are proven to save as much as 5.2 kg (11.5 lbs.) per aircraft, delivering weight savings hard to achieve with alternative designs.
Even though these cables are smaller in scale, they still provide a protective barrier against tough maintenance and flight conditions thanks to our engineered fluoropolymers that add strength and a double-braided shield that safeguards wires.
Durable, highly flexible materials of GORE FireWire Cables.
Applications
The reliable signal integrity with flexure at higher data rates makes GORE FireWire Cables the premier copper-based IEEE 1394b solution for a variety of applications, like:
- avionics digital networks
- flight control
- HD streaming camera/video systems
- mission systems
Our cables can also be terminated with a variety of leading high speed aerospace and defense connector systems and backshells, like ARINC and MIL-STD-38999 with size 8 and 22D contacts.
Features & Benefits
GORE FireWire Cables are engineered with unique features that make them more durable against challenging environmental factors and aircraft conditions, including:
- original inventor of smaller quadrax design
- temperature- and abrasion-resistant materials
- chemically inert materials
For system architects and engineers, these defense aerospace cables offer several benefits that ensure lifelong performance in aircraft, like:
- high fidelity signals up to 30 m (100 ft.) at S400 data rates
- around 40% smaller than dual twisted pair constructions
- lightweight design saves more than 5.2 kg (11.5 lbs.) of weight per aircraft
- protective barrier against complex routing and harsh mission conditions
- easy routing in tight systems from proven flexure and small bend radius
- 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 FireWire for defense aircraft. Download our data sheet for more cable characteristics, performance data, qualifications and part numbers. Also, fill out a short form for instant access to drawings.
Elec./Mech./Environ. Property | Value |
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Signal Transmission Speed Mb/s | Up to 400 |
Standard Impedance Ohms | 110 +6/-4 |
Typical Operating Voltage V | < 15 |
Nominal Velocity of Propagation % | 80 |
Nominal Time Delay ns/m (ns/ft) | 4.10 (1.25) |
Capacitance pF/m (pF/ft) | 36.1 (11.0) |
Typical Skew Within Pair ps/m (ps/ft) | 3.5 (1.1) |
Dielectric Withstanding Voltage Vrms Conductor-to-Conductor Conductor-to-Shield | 1500 1000 |
Jacket Material | Engineered Fluoropolymer |
Jacket Color | White (Laser Markable) |
Conductor | Silver-Plated Copper or SPC Alloy |
Conductor Color Coding | Blue/Orange, Green/Red |
Dielectric Material | Expanded PTFE/PTFE |
Temperature Range °C | -55 to +200 |
Get Samples or Buy
Proven flexible and reliable in transferring S400 data rates, install GORE FireWire Cables in your aircraft rather than wasting time and money replacing other cables that don’t perform as expected. Evaluate our quadrax design in your application by requesting a pre-qualified sample, which is complimentary.
When you’re ready to buy, contact a trusted distributor for in-stock availability. If you’re unsure about the compatibility of our aerospace cable in your exact application, give us a call today so we can help you navigate the requirements.
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Veröffentlicht: Mai 6, 2017
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