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1000BASE-T1, Type B Standard 

Single Pair Ethernet

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Single Pair Ethernet (SPE) represents the next evolution in connectivity solutions for aerospace applications. At PIC Wire & Cable, our PICMates E1G4222 cables deliver exceptional performance as a lightweight solution in demanding environments. Aligned with aerospace goals for weight reduction and enhanced sustainability, SPE is setting new standards in connectivity.

Key Features and Benefits

  • Compact & Lightweight Design: Reduces weight and space requirements by up to 50% compared to four-pair Ethernet cables, enhancing fuel efficiency and reducing emissions.
  • Robust Performance: Shielded 22 AWG twisted pairs deliver reliable signal integrity over extended run lengths, ensuring compliance with IEEE 802.3-2022 1000BASE-T1 Type B standards.
  • Enhanced Durability: Built with stranded conductors and dual shielding to resist vibration, flexing, and electromagnetic interference.
  • Dual Shields and Drain Wire: Protects against a broad range of frequencies, offering exceptional performance in complex cabin and avionics environments.
  • Future-Ready: Supports next-generation aircraft networks with smarter, more efficient cabin systems.

Applications in Aerospace
The PICMates E1G4222 cable is tailored for a wide range of mission-critical aerospace systems, including:

  • Avionics networks
  • Cabin management systems
  • Digital video and sensor systems
  • In-flight entertainment systems
  • Ethernet backbone and databuses

The E1G4222 cable revolutionizes aerospace networking by replacing traditional four-pair Ethernet cables with an advanced single-pair design. This breakthrough enables gigabit-speed data transmission with reduced space and weight requirements, all while ensuring superior signal integrity and durability. Engineered to meet IEEE 802.3-2022 1000BASE-T1 Type B standards, the E1G4222 supports run lengths up to 42.6 meters and thrives in the harshest aerospace environments. Elevate your connectivity with PICMates SPE cables.

 

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INGENUITY

We’re proud to be recognized among the MAE Innovators Award recipients for 2025 — and even prouder to celebrate the team whose vision made it possible. PIC Wire & Cable’s Single Pair Ethernet (SPE) E1G4222 Cable represents a leap forward in aerospace connectivity, enabling 1 Gb/s up to 42.6 m (139 ft) through a lightweight single-pair design that replaces traditional four-pair Ethernet cables.

INSIGHT

Read our Single Pair Ethernet whitepaper to take a deeper look at the engineering behind the industry’s journey to lightness. The paper explores how SPE reduces weight, streamlines aircraft networking architectures, and delivers high-speed performance through a compact single-pair design. See how innovations like E1G4222 are reshaping what’s possible in aerospace connectivity.