Optical Attenuators, or fiber optic attenuators, are used in optical communications to reduce optical fiber power at a certain level. Generally, the attenuator types are classified by connector types and attenuation levels. A common version is a female to male plug type bulkhead attenuator which has a connector at one side and an adapter at the other side. Powerlink provides optical attenuators with various connector types, such as FC/SC/ST/LC/E2000, available with APC or UPC polish. Our fixed attenuators can be with different attenuation levels from 1 dB to 60 dB (step by 1 dB), while the variable optical attenuators (generally used as in-line attenuators) can be with a range of 0 ~ 60 dB. Customers can buy these attenuators directly in this category or Make Customized Orders
The In-line Variable Optical Attenuator
The in-line variable optical attenuator (VOA) is manually adjusted, used for precisely balancing the signal strengths in fiber circuits, or balancing an optical signal when evaluating the dynamic range of the measurement system.
Key Features
-High Precise attenuation value
-Perfect environmental stability and reliability
-Low additional loss
-Flawless end face
-Wide attenuation range (variable)
-Applications
-Fiber optical telecommunication system
-FTTH, CATV, LAN
-Subscriber loop
-Fiber optical sensor
-Testing equipment
-Technical Specifications
-Wavelength: 1260~1610nm
-Cable option: 3mm cable
-Connectors: SC/APC-SC/APC
-Length: 1 meters
-Fiber Type: Singlemode
-Core/Cladding: 9μm / 125μm
-Initial Insertion Loss: < 1.0dB
-Attenuation Range: 0-60dB
-Return Loss: UPC: >55dB APC: >65dB
-Operating Temperature Range: -20°C to +80°C
Wavelength: 1310 or 1550nmBandwith(nm): +/-40Attenuation Range: 0.6~60dBOriginal loss: <0.6dBPrecision: 0.02dBPDL: <0.10dBReturn Loss: UPC: >55dB APC: >65dBCable option: 2mm cable