Fibre Channel copper · up to 1.625 GHz
26 AWG dual differential pairs, overall shield and circular interface
150 ± 15 Ω · 3.0 ps/m intra-pair skew
Avionics enclosures and mission-computing equipment
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Fibre Channel Copper Cables
Reference configuration: 26 AWG, 150-ohm differential copper cable for reliable airborne and defense box-to-box links through 1.625 GHz, using 3.0 ps/m intra-pair skew and wide-temperature shielding to preserve serial-channel integrity.
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Fibre Channel Cables
Reference configurations only; specifications and certifications require confirmation.
- Reference · Up to 1.625 GHz
- Reference · 150 ± 15 Ω
- Reference · 26 AWG
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.
Values apply to the 26 AWG Fibre Channel copper construction.
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| Parameter | Reference value | Configuration / condition |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum transmission frequency | 1.625 GHz | Differential data link |
| Standard impedance | 150 ± 15 Ω | Nominal value |
| Typical operating voltage | < 15 V | System operating condition |
| Velocity / delay | 87% · 4.0 ns/m | Nominal values |
| Capacitance / intra-pair skew | 28.2 pF/m · 3.0 ps/m | Typical values |
| Dielectric withstand | 1500 / 1000 Vrms | Conductor-conductor / conductor-shield |
| Temperature range | −65 to +200 °C | FEP jacket |
Reference source: www.gore.com
Available configurations
| Box-to-box differential link | Two controlled-impedance copper paths provide transmit and receive connectivity between avionics enclosures. |
|---|---|
| Circular-connector assembly | Supports MIL-DTL-38999-style connectors and size-8 high-speed contact direction. |
| Compact DB-9 assembly | For small equipment interconnect, laboratory access and service testing. |
Configuration comparison
This family is Fibre Channel copper cable, not an optical-fiber jumper. Solution codes support early interface matching; final part number, length, connectors, shield termination and channel loss are confirmed to system requirements.
Compact Fibre Channel copper link
Controlled-impedance copper cable with DB-9 termination
87% velocity · < 15 V
Small equipment, service testing and short box links
Enquire about this configurationCustom box-to-box serial channel
Configured by route, shield grounding and connectors
−65 to +200 °C · channel validation
Defense vehicles, storage equipment and custom airborne networks
Enquire about this configurationCable construction
| Silver-plated copper-alloy conductors | Gauge, voltage drop, strength and termination contacts define the conductor construction. |
|---|---|
| Low-loss insulation | Expanded PTFE/PTFE controls impedance, delay and high-frequency attenuation. |
| Controlled signal units | Differential pairs, quads or multichannel video/data units are formed around the protocol. |
| Individual and overall shields | Pair coupling, external EMI and connector return continuity are managed together. |
| Environmental jacket | Wide temperature, abrasion, flame, marking and harness termination are balanced. |
Selection checklist
| Protocol and speed | Interface revision, target rate, encoding and maximum channel length |
|---|---|
| Electrical boundary | Impedance, insertion/return loss, skew and dielectric withstand |
| Channel construction | Pair count, auxiliary wires, power and shield zoning |
| Installation envelope | Gauge, diameter, mass, bend radius and harness section |
| Environment | Temperature, vibration, abrasion, fluids, smoke/toxicity and flame |
| Termination | Connector, contact, backshell, grounding and strain relief |
Applications
- Avionics data networks
- Mission computing and storage
- Defense vehicle electronics
- High-speed serial box links
Interfaces & termination
- Aerospace circular or rectangular connectors
- High-density contacts and backshells
- Pigtail, fixed-length harness or complete assembly
Project validation checklist
- Impedance, insertion/return loss, crosstalk and skew
- Continuity, wire map, dielectric withstand and insulation resistance
- Temperature, vibration, abrasion, flex and termination retention
- Full-channel test at target protocol, length and connector configuration
Data rate and channel capability depend on the final cable, length, connectors and termination process and must be confirmed as a complete channel.
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