CAN / CAN FD · 120 Ω
Single shielded twisted-pair trunk
Wide-temperature standard construction
Avionics, vehicle and industrial control trunks
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CAN Bus Cables
Reference configuration: 120-ohm controlled shielded twisted-pair links for aerospace, vehicle and industrial control networks, defined around CAN / CAN FD topology, common-mode noise, termination, node count and rugged routing.
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CM-DATA-CAN
CAN Bus Cables
Reference configurations only; specifications and certifications require confirmation.
- Reference · Up to 1 GHz
- Reference · 120 ± 10 Ω
- Reference · −65 to +200 °C
Reference specifications
Selection reference. Published third-party figures below describe specific reference configurations; they are not Conmoly guaranteed values or certifications. Confirm the final construction and test requirements with engineering.
Dielectric withstand and weight vary between standard and ultralight versions; the applicable construction is identified for each value.
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| Parameter | Reference value | Configuration / condition |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum frequency | 1 GHz | CAN bus construction |
| Characteristic impedance | 120 ± 10 Ω | Nominal value |
| Typical operating voltage | < 48 V | System operating condition |
| Velocity / delay | 80% · 4.10 ns/m | Typical transmission values |
| Capacitance | 42.0 pF/m | Typical value |
| Dielectric withstand | 1500 / 700 Vrms | Conductor-conductor; version dependent |
| Operating temperature | −65 to +200 °C | Standard versions |
| Diameter / MBR / weight | 4.2 mm · 21.0 mm · 17.5 g/m | Ultralight 24 AWG, DXN2657-24 |
Reference source: www.gore.com
Available configurations
| Single bus pair | A compact shielded or unshielded pair for a primary CAN channel. |
|---|---|
| Redundant bus | Two controlled pairs combined for dual-channel or fault-tolerant system architecture. |
| Hybrid CAN construction | CAN pairs combined with power, discretes or other signals in one cable while managing coupling. |
Configuration comparison
Solution codes support topology and construction discussions; they do not replace complete network design. Final part number must account for node count, trunk and stub length, termination and connectors.
CAN / CAN FD · 120 Ω
24 AWG ultralight shielded pair
4.2 mm · 21.0 mm MBR · 17.5 g/m
Mass- and routing-sensitive platforms
Enquire about this configurationDual-redundant CAN
Two independently shielded bus units
Project-defined isolation, grounding and termination
Redundant control, mission systems and common harnesses
Enquire about this configurationCAN plus low-voltage power
Zoned bus unit and power conductors
Confirm crosstalk, voltage drop and thermal rise
Distributed sensors, actuators and remote nodes
Enquire about this configurationCable construction
| Balanced conductors | Resistance and size support network length, voltage margin and termination. |
|---|---|
| Pair insulation | Defines pair spacing and dielectric behavior. |
| Controlled twist | Supports impedance balance and common-mode rejection. |
| Optional shield | Configured from EMC zone, grounding and connector design. |
| Rugged jacket | Matches vehicle, aerospace or industrial installation loads. |
Selection checklist
| Network variant | CAN, CAN FD or project-specific physical layer |
|---|---|
| Topology | Bus length, stubs, node count and termination scheme |
| Bit rate | Target rate and timing margin |
| Shield/ground | Unshielded, shielded, drain and shell termination |
| Mechanical | Diameter, bend, flex, vibration and abrasion |
| Environment | Temperature, fluids, flame and platform requirements |
Applications
- Vehicle and aerospace control networks
- Industrial motion and distributed I/O
- Sensors, actuators and battery systems
- Redundant mission and safety networks
Interfaces & termination
- Single or redundant CAN pairs
- Circular and rectangular vehicle connectors
- Hybrid power-and-data harnesses
Project validation checklist
- Impedance, resistance balance and propagation delay
- Attenuation and common-mode/noise behavior
- Continuity, hipot and insulation resistance
- Network communication with representative topology and nodes
Bus length, stub length, bit rate and EMC capability are system properties and must be validated with the actual nodes and termination network.
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