What is a LC Fiber Optical Attenuator?

LC optic fiber attenuator is a passive device used to reduce light signal intensity without significantly changing the waveform itself. This is often a requirement in Dense Wave Division Multiplexing (DWDM) and Erbium Doped Fiber Amplifier (EDFA) applications where the receiver cannot accept the signal generated from a high-power light source.

LC fiber optic attenuators are key in controlling controlling the power level of an optical path in fiber optic telecommunication systems. LC Build-on fiber optic attenuators are used to reduce excess optical power from the transmitter that can result in over-saturation of the receiver.

LC fiber optical attenuator features a type of metal-ion doped fiber which reduces the light signal as it passes through. This method of attenuation allows for higher performance than fiber splices or fiber offsets or fiber clearance, which function by misdirecting rather than absorbing the light signal.

Build-on type LC fiber optic attenuators are designed to provide flat spectral attenuation across the full spectrum range from 1280nm to 1624nm. This way the LC attenuators expand the capacity of optical networks by enabling the use of the E-band (1400-nm window) for optical transmission.

These attenuators feature simple and rugged structure utilizing ion doped fiber as the attenuating material. They can be placed directly on the active equipment and are capable of withstanding over 1W of high power light exposure for extended periods of time, making them well-suited to EDFA and other high-power applications.

Build-on style LC attenuators are a combination of a connector on one end, and an adapter on the other. This allows it to be "plugged-in" to almost any LC adapter. The assembly contains a ferrule that is available in standard polish connectors (PC) and 8 degree angle polish (APC). They are backward compatible with existing transmission equipment, while the APC attenuators provide superior reflection required for high power and analog equipment.

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What is Fiber Optic Attenuator?

Fiber optic attenuator is used in the fiber optic links to reduce the optical power at a certain level. FiberStore supply Fiber Optic Attenuator FC, SC/APC, ST, PC, LC, UPC, MU, FC/APC, SC, LC/APC, fixed value plug type fiber optic attenuators with different attenuation level, from 1dB to 30dB.

Commonly used fiber optic attenuators are the female to male type, which is also called a plug fiber attenuator. They are with ceramic ferrules and there are various types to fit different kinds of fiber optic connectors. Fixed value fiber optic attenuator can reduce the optical light power at a fixed level, for example, a 2dB SC APC fiber optic attenuator. Variable fiber optic attenuators are with adjustable attenuation range. There are also attenuation fiber optic patch cables available, their function is same as attenuators and are used inline.

Sometimes in the fiber optic network ,people may need to reduce or balance the power of the light transmitted from one device to another device ,fiber optic attenuators are used in such cases, they are able to control the output of the fiber light power level.Fiber optic attenuator are used for reducing the power of the light in the fiber optic network. we supply two types fiber optic attenuator, fixed value fiber optic attenuator refer to the attenuator that can reduce the power of fiber light at a fixed value loss, for example, 2dB. While adjustable fiber optic attenuator refer to the attenuator that can generate a adjustable Loss to the fiber optic link. our fiber attenuator series include:SC ,FC,LC,ST ,MU,SC/APC ,FC/APC,single mode fiber optic attenuator and multimode fiber optic attenuator available.Our fiber optic attenuators are manufactured according to international standard and are compartible with the fiber optic products currently available in the international market.

Our fiber optic attenuators are manufactured according to industrial standards, and they are 100% strictly tested during the production. These fiber optic attenuators are prompt delivery and good prices.

fiber optic attenuator features:

Environmentally stable
Easy installation
Custom designed specifications
Low return loss
Readily panel mountable
Compact packing

fiber optic attenuator applications:
Telecommunications
LAN
CATV
Fiber optic sensors
Testing instruments
FTTH
Multi-channel subscriber loop
Optical transmission system