Aerospace Ethernet Cable

The Aerospace Ethernet Cable from Amphenol Air LB Germany is a VG95218T031‑B001‑approved Category 7 data cable engineered for demanding mobile or fixed installations up to 90 m. It provides robust data transmission for defense, marine, commercial aerospace, and industrial environments that require reliable high‑speed Ethernet connectivity.

Construction and Materials

• Four shielded twisted pairs (AWG26, 4 × 2 × 0.14 mm²) supporting CAT7 performance
• UV‑resistant, halogen‑free polyethylene (PE) outer jacket for long‑term environmental stability
• Optimized for signal integrity and EMI immunity with full braid and foil shielding
• Compliant with RoHS directives and offering PoE support for network‑powered devices

Electrical and Environmental Characteristics

• Loop resistance ≤ 290 Ω/km and screen resistance ≤ 10 Ω/km
• Characteristic impedance: 100 Ω ±5 Ω at 100 MHz
• Screening attenuation ≥ 90 dB from 30 to 600 MHz
• Insulation resistance ≥ 5 GΩ·km
• Operating voltage ≤ 100 V (peak)
• Operating temperature range: ‑40 °C to +85 °C

Standards and Compatibility

• Manufactured in accordance with VG95218T031‑B001 and listed under VG95212 (LZB)
• Approved for data connectors up to CAT6A per VG96912
• Designed to meet IEEE 802.3 test requirements up to 90 m total length (verified up to 34 m applications)

Typical Applications

Ideal for C5ISR networks, mission‑system computing, vehicular communications, marine platforms, and industrial control environments requiring secure high‑speed data links under vibration, shock, and temperature stress. Supplied by the meter for custom harness or system integration projects.