LC/UPC ATTENUATOR -3db -FIXED FIBER OPTIC

The LC/UPC Attenuator -3dB is a fixed fiber optic attenuator designed to precisely reduce the optical power level by 3 decibels (dB) in single-mode fiber optic systems. It features an LC/UPC (Ultra Physical Contact) connector interface, ensuring low back reflection and compatibility with other UPC polished LC connectors. This attenuator is crucial for optimizing signal levels and preventing receiver saturation in optical networks where the incoming power is too high. Typically configured as a male-female component, it can be easily inserted in-line between fiber optic cables or directly connected to equipment. Optimized for operation within the common single-mode transmission wavelengths of 1310 nm and 1550 nm, this device exhibits low insertion loss (beyond the intended 3 dB attenuation) and minimal polarization dependent loss (PDL). Constructed with a durable metal or plastic housing, it is designed for reliable performance across a broad range of operating temperatures. Fixed attenuators like this -3dB LC/UPC unit are essential tools in telecommunications, data centers, and other single-mode fiber optic networks for fine-tuning optical power and ensuring the proper operation of optical receivers.

SAR 23.00

SKU: GS02059