High Speed Data, & Ethernet Cables & Avionics Cable Assemblies
GIGAFLIGHT provides high-performance Ethernet cables designed to meet the stringent standards of aviation for a variety of applications. Engineered to minimize loss, weight, and maximize flexibility, our cables exceed industry standards, ensuring reliable performance and durability.
Our Ethernet product range includes 1 pair, 2 pair, 4 pair, and Quadrax 100 Ω, shielded Ethernet cables for high-speed data up to 10Gb performance. Our cables are designed with specialized materials and trade secrets for optimal performance, ensuring low signal loss and superior electromagnetic interference (EMI) shielding.
Looking for avionics cable assemblies? GIGAFLIGHT, has you covered with high-grade Quadrax and Ethernet cable assemblies.
Supported Systems
- Ethernet communications backbone
- Avionics networks
- Digital backbone for ground vehicles
- Cabin management
- IFE
- CAT6a 10Gbs Ethernet
- ARINC 664 10/00 Base T Ethernet
- Aircraft-grade Category 5 Ethernet Cable
- Quadrax
GIGAFLIGHT’s Ethernet and Quadrax aerospace cables are high temperature and laser markable with multiple color options, providing solutions for demanding high-speed data requirements.
Quick Links to Our GIGABite™ Cables
Additional Jacket Colors for Special Applications
If your aerospace data cable application requires a specific jacket color, GIGAFLIGHT can do that. Contact us for cable availability.
View Color & Application Table
ColorApplication
BlackSecure Data
BlueStandard
Translucent BlueStandard
Red Secure Data
Olive Drab Covert Subdued
OrangeFlight Test Data
WhiteLaser Markable
Ethernet 4 Pair
CAT5E - Ethernet
AWG:24
Jacket Outer Diameter in (mm):0.27 (6.86)
Weight lbs/1000ft (kg/1000m):45 (66.97)
CAT6A - 10G Base-T Ethernet
AWG:24
Jacket Outer Diameter in (mm):0.28 (7.11)
Weight lbs/1000ft (kg/1000m):47 (69.9)
AWG:24
Jacket Outer Diameter in (mm):0.26 (6.6)
Weight lbs/1000ft (kg/1000m):44 (65.48)
AWG:26
Jacket Outer Diameter in (mm):0.235 (5.97)
Weight lbs/1000ft (kg/1000m):37.9 (56.4)
AWG:24
Jacket Outer Diameter in (mm):0.262 (6.65)
Weight lbs/1000ft (kg/1000m):47.5 (70.69)
AWG:24
Jacket Outer Diameter in (mm):0.262 (6.65)
Weight lbs/1000ft (kg/1000m):50 (74.41)
AWG:22
Jacket Outer Diameter in (mm):0.32 (8.13)
Weight lbs/1000ft (kg/1000m):60 (89.29)
Ethernet 2 Pair
CAT5 - Ethernet
AWG:24
Jacket Outer Diameter in (mm):0.234 (5.84)
Weight lbs/1000ft (kg/1000m):30 (44.64)
CAT5E - Ethernet
AWG:24
Jacket Outer Diameter in (mm):0.21 (5.33)
Weight lbs/1000ft (kg/1000m):33 (49.11)
AWG:22
Jacket Outer Diameter in (mm):0.3 (7.62)
Weight lbs/1000ft (kg/1000m):37 (55.06)
Single Pair, 100Ω
CAT5E - Ethernet
AWG:28
Jacket Outer Diameter in (mm):0.114 (2.90)
Weight lbs/1000ft (kg/1000m):8.50 (12.65)
AWG:24
Jacket Outer Diameter in (mm):0.16 (4.06)
Weight lbs/1000ft (kg/1000m):21 (31.25)
AWG:24
Jacket Outer Diameter in (mm):0.142 (3.56)
Weight lbs/1000ft (kg/1000m):23 (34.23)
AWG:22
Jacket Outer Diameter in (mm):0.19 (4.83)
Weight lbs/1000ft (kg/1000m):23 (34.23)
Single Pair, No Shield
Twinax 100 Ohm
AWG:24
Jacket Outer Diameter in (mm):0.10 (2.54)
Weight lbs/1000ft (kg/1000m):7 (10.42)
Quadrax Ethernet
Quadrax 10/100Base-T ARINC 664
AWG:22
Jacket Outer Diameter in (mm):0.19 (4.83)
Weight lbs/1000ft (kg/1000m):34.5 (51.34)
AWG:24
Jacket Outer Diameter in (mm):0.16 (4.06)
Weight lbs/1000ft (kg/1000m):22 (32.74)
AWG:24
Jacket Outer Diameter in (mm):0.16 (4.06)
Weight lbs/1000ft (kg/1000m):22 (32.74)
Quadrax 10/100Base-T
AWG:26
Jacket Outer Diameter in (mm):0.136 (3.45)
Weight lbs/1000ft (kg/1000m):18 (26.79)
AWG:28
Jacket Outer Diameter in (mm):0.107 (2.72)
Weight lbs/1000ft (kg/1000m):12.4 (18.5)
POE Cables
CAT5E - Power over Ethernet
AWG:24
Jacket Outer Diameter in (mm):0.21 (5.33)
Weight lbs/1000ft (kg/1000m):38 (56.55)
AWG:24
Jacket Outer Diameter in (mm):0.21 (5.33)
Weight lbs/1000ft (kg/1000m):41 (61.01)
