Network Testing and Troubleshooting:
Used to simulate real-world signal degradation or test receivers' tolerance to various levels of signal strength.
Helps simulate the signal loss that can occur in long-distance fiber links, allowing for easier simulation of real-world conditions.
Power Management: In fiber optic systems, there are certain devices (e.g., photodiodes, optical receivers) that can be damaged or distorted if exposed to too high of a signal. An attenuator ensures the signal is within the safe operational range for such equipment.
Calibration: When calibrating fiber optic systems (like optical amplifiers), attenuators are used to reduce the input power to a manageable level, ensuring that the equipment operates within optimal parameters.
Telecommunication Networks: In long-haul transmission or metropolitan area networks (MANs), fiber optic attenuators are used to adjust power levels and reduce the risk of overloading the receiver.
Wavelength Division Multiplexing (WDM): Attenuators are often used in WDM systems to balance the power levels of different wavelengths that are multiplexed onto a single fiber.
General Specification
Fiber Mode | Singlemode |
Connector Type | SC/UPC |
Structure | Plug-in(Male-Female) |
Ferrule | Zirconia Ceramic |
Operating Wavelength(nm) | 1260~1620 |
Durability | 500 times |
Max Optical Input Power | 200mW |
Return Loss | >60dB |
Operating Temperature (°C) | -20 ~ +75 |
Storage Temperature (°C) | -40 ~ +85 |
The Optical attenuator has precise attenuation values, low PDL, low insertion loss and fine reflection polishing.
Zirconia Ceramic Ferrule Precision polishing for reduced back reflection | Protective Dust Cap Prevent the attenuator from dust and keep it clean | Durable Metal Shell Protect the core insert from external damage |
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SC/UPC Fiber Optic Attenuator |
Ordering Information
PART NO. | DESCRIPTION |
G62303 | GoreLink Plug-in Fiber optic attenuator,SC/UPC SM Metal,3dB |
G62305 | GoreLink Plug-in Fiber optic attenuator,SC/UPC SM Metal,5dB |
G62308 | GoreLink Plug-in Fiber optic attenuator,SC/UPC SM Metal,8dB |
G62310 | GoreLink Plug-in Fiber optic attenuator,SC/UPC SM Metal,10dB |
* Customized |
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