{"product_id":"gore-rcn8966-26-cat6a-aerospace-ethernet-cable","title":"GORE RCN8966-26 Cat6A 26 AWG 4-Pair Aerospace Ethernet Cable","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGORE® RCN8966-26\u003c\/strong\u003e is a 4-pair Cat6A aerospace and defense Ethernet cable engineered for high-speed data and video links in demanding air and land platforms. RF-AV offers cut lengths and bulk quantities with exact-part, connector, and application support.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuick answer\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis part supports \u003cstrong\u003eup to 10 Gb\/s\u003c\/strong\u003e over a published channel distance of \u003cstrong\u003eup to 80 m (262 ft)\u003c\/strong\u003e, with a -65°C to +200°C operating range. Select the length option you need, or contact RF-AV before ordering when the installation drawing specifies a connector, qualification, or maximum finished-channel length.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey performance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProtocol:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cat6A, 4 twisted pairs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eData rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e up to 10 Gb\/s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublished maximum channel length:\u003c\/strong\u003e up to 80 m (262 ft)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNominal impedance:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100 ± 10 ohms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNominal capacitance:\u003c\/strong\u003e 13.0 pF\/ft\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShielding effectiveness:\u003c\/strong\u003e greater than 55 dB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature range:\u003c\/strong\u003e -65°C to +200°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConductor size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 26 AWG\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTermination:\u003c\/strong\u003e inverted dielectric construction is compatible with selected high-speed aerospace connector systems; use the GORE termination guide for the chosen connector.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhen to specify RCN8966-26\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose this construction when the approved connector or termination system calls for the inverted-dielectric version. Confirm the complete cable-and-connector combination before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTypical applications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvionics and vetronics networks, Ethernet backbones, HD camera and video systems, mission systems, radar and radio systems, sensor data collection, tactical links, and other space- or weight-constrained high-speed interconnects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLength and termination planning\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe published distance applies to the complete terminated channel, not automatically to every installed cable segment. Connector type, termination quality, routing, bend radius, temperature, and platform requirements can affect the finished link. RF-AV can help compare the exact GORE part number with the specified connector system before material is cut.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOrdering and availability\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrder by the foot or choose a common bulk length. Vendor inventory, cut-length minimums, reel tolerance, processing time, and freight can change; contact RF-AV for urgent requirements or a project quantity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs RCN8966-26 a Cat6A Ethernet cable?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. GORE identifies this as a 4-pair Cat6A aerospace Ethernet construction. Performance must be evaluated as part of the complete terminated channel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat data rate and distance does GORE publish?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGORE publishes up to 10 Gb\/s and a maximum channel distance of up to 80 m (262 ft) for this cable family.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I buy a cut length?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. RF-AV lists a by-the-foot option and common bulk lengths. Confirm connector and finished-channel requirements before ordering custom-cut material.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes RF-AV provide connector guidance?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Send the platform drawing, connector part number, required protocol, and finished length so RF-AV can help verify the intended cable-and-connector combination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/gore-aerospace-ethernet-cable-cat6a-cat8\"\u003eCompare GORE Cat6A and Cat8 aerospace Ethernet cable options\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.gore.com\/products\/ethernet-cables-aerospace-defense-air-land\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eReview the GORE aerospace and defense Ethernet cable technical page\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003csmall\u003eFor industrial use only. Product performance depends on the complete terminated channel, installation, connector system, and application requirements.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"GORE","offers":[{"title":"100 ft","offer_id":54454472311068,"sku":"RCN8966-26-100FT","price":4752.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"250 ft","offer_id":54454472343836,"sku":"RCN8966-26-250FT","price":11353.13,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"500 ft","offer_id":54454472376604,"sku":"RCN8966-26-500FT","price":21737.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"1,000 ft reel","offer_id":54454472409372,"sku":"RCN8966-26-1000FT","price":41700.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"By the foot","offer_id":54454472442140,"sku":"RCN8966-26-FT","price":47.53,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2702\/0014\/files\/connector-and-terminations_6e0348b5-0943-46c9-b1b1-ae2a6e71e4a9.jpg?v=1787217340","url":"https:\/\/rf-av.com\/products\/gore-rcn8966-26-cat6a-aerospace-ethernet-cable","provider":"RF-AV","version":"1.0","type":"link"}