Buildout Attenuators
Male to Female (M2F)
Threaded-type FC Single-mode
Description
FC male-to-female attenuators contain doped fiber suitable for both 1310nm and 1550nm operation. Fixed attenuation values are available in 1dB increments from 1 to 30dB. We stock standard 5, 10, 15, 20dB attenuation levels in most styles.
Features
Applications
Dimensional Drawing
Specifications
Characteristics | Single-mode UPC | Single-mode APC | Test method / Conditions |
Wavelength bandwidth | 1260 to 1360 nm and 1460 to 1625 nm | ||
Attenuation | from 1 to 30 dB, in steps of 1 dB | IEC 61300-3-4 | |
Spectral tolerances | ±15 % on nominal attenuation value at 1 to 4 dB ±10 % on nominal attenuation value at 5 to 30 dB | IEC 61300-3-7 | |
Repeatability of IL | ±0.1 dB | over service life | |
Return loss | > 50 dB | > 60 dB | IEC 61300-3-6 |
Durability | Min. 1000 mating cycles | ||
Operating temperature | −25 to +70 °C | ||
Housing material | zinc nickel plated | ||
Housing colour | metallic | ||
Ferrule | full ceramic |
Item No. | Test Name | Additional Insertion Loss |
A | Mechanism Durability | ≤0.2dB |
B | Repeatability | ≤0.1dB |
C | Lock Strength | ≤0.2dB |
D | Low Temperature | ≤0.2dB |
E | High Temperature | ≤0.2dB |
F | Steaming | ≤0.2dB |
G | Temperature Cycle | ≤0.2dB |
H | Vibration | ≤0.2dB |
I | Drop | ≤0.1dB |
Order Information
Model No. | Description |
PBA-AFC/M-AFC/F-01-MH | Buildout Attenuator, FC/APC Male to FC/APC Female, 1dB, Metal Housing |
PBA-AFC/M-UFC/F-05-MH | Buildout Attenuator, FC/APC Male to FC/UPC Female, 5dB, Metal Housing |
PBA-UFC/M-AFC/F-10-MH | Buildout Attenuator, FC/UPC Male to FC/APC Female, 10dB, Metal Housing |
PBA-UFC/M-UFC/F-30-MH | Buildout Attenuator, FC/UPC Male to FC/UPC Female, 30dB, Metal Housing |