Looking for cable alternatives to save on weight and labor? GIGAFLIGHT has the alternative you’ve been looking for.
GIGAFLIGHT’s low loss, high performance, 50Ω coaxial cable, GF5-71T-1, is designed as a nextgen alternative for our own GF5-71T, as well as Carlisle’s 311501 and PIC’s S67163. It has identical electrical performance, similar materials, strip dimensions and tooling, connector usage, and applications.
GF5-71T-1 vs GF5-71T / 311501 / S67163
The main advantage the GF5-71T-1 has over the GF5-71T, Carlisle’s 311501, and PIC’s S67163 is the white, laser-markable fluoropolymer jacket, which boasts a considerable weight savings and eliminates any need for applying heat shrink labels for wire marking. In addition, the jacket yields a smaller outer diameter and a tighter bend radius. While the GF5-71T-1 saves considerable weight over the GF5-71T, 311501, and S67163, it substantially outshines the Standard RG393 and RG214.
Weight Savings Comparison
| Cable | lbs/1000ft | Savings |
| GF5-71T-1 | 43.9 | – |
| GF5-71T | 50.0 | 12% |
| 311501 | 51.0 | 14% |
| S67163 | 54.0 | 19% |
| M17/75-RG214 | 130.0 | 66% |
| M17/127-RG393 | 175.0 | 75% |
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Common applications for alternative GF5-71T, Carlisle 311501, and PIC S67163:
- Navigation
- Air to Ground Network Radios (AGNR)
- TCAS
- Mode-S
- SATCOM
- WIFI
- IFEC
- And many others
The connectors used for the GF5-71T-1 are interchangeable with the GF5-XX71T series connectors, Carlisle’s XXX922 series connectors, and PIC’s 1905XX series connectors.
GF5-71T-1 is designed to be resistant to Skydrol, will meet RoHS & REACH requirements, meets Federal Aviation Regulations 14 CFR part 25.869, Appendix F part I (a)(3), and has been tested in accordance with MIL-DTL-17.
Why GIGAFLIGHT?
GIGAFLIGHT specializes in making high performance electronic cable alternatives for use in aerospace and defense products, as well as other demanding applications.
- Adding GIGAFLIGHT cables as alternatives in drawings provides options to avoid delays due to supply chain issues (no more sole-sourcing materials)
- Competitive pricing, meaning more cost savings
- No minimum purchase order requirements for domestic orders
- Same-day quotes on most inquiries
- Same-day shipping on in-stock items
- Assemblies shipped in 1-2 days
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