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Fiber Optic Attenuators

Features

  • Attenuation Range 1 to 15 dBm
  • Excellent environmental stability
  • Attenuation stability
  • Excellent return loss
  • Polarization insensitive
  • Easy installation

Applications

  • Telecommunications systems
  • Local area networks
  • CATV
  • Subscribe loop
  • Test equipment

Specifications

Wavelength 1,310 / 1,550 ±40 nm
Insertion loss 1 to 5 dB ±0.75
6 to 10 dB ±1 > 11 dB ±15%
Return loss PC > 45 dB: APC > 65 dB
Storage temperature 55°C to 80°C
Operating temperature -40°C to 75°C
Test Condition
All tests shell be performed as bellow conditions
unless otherwise specified
Temperature range 23°C ±2°C (73°F ±4°F)
Humidity range Less than 75% RH
Optical Measurements
The requirement for the optical measurement facility are the following
Capability of measuring optical loss and reflectance at both 1,310 nm and 1,550 nm
Central wavelength of the sources 1,310 ±20 nm and 1,550 ±20 nm
Spectral width of the sources Less than 75 nm
Accuracy in measurement of loss ±0.05 dB
Accuracy in measurement of reflectance ±2 dB down to at least -60 Db