Fiberdyne Labs, Inc. Introduction to Attenuators

Introduction to Attenuators

Introduction:
An Attenuator is a passive optical device that reduces the amplitude or power of a signal without distorting its waveform. The in-line and variable attenuators are patchcord style and can have any style connector applied to each fiber end. Attenuation occurs about mid-span within the fiber. The fixed attenuators are approximately the size of a connector with a ferrule on one side and a port to accept a connector on the other side. (male/female). These are used in the receive port of equipment. The bulkhead attenuators are approximately the size of 2 mating sleeves put together end to end. They accept connectors on both ends (female-female).

Features:
• - Singlemode and Multimode
• - Fixed, Variable, In-line, and Bulkhead
• - Fiber Pigtails are available
• - Medium and Heavy Duty Cable

Attenuator Related Products:
• - LC/UPC, LC/APC Attenuators
• - SC/UPC, SC/APC Attenuators
• - ST/UPC Attenuators
• - FC/UPC, FC/APC Attenuators
• - Variable Fiber Optic In-Line Attenuators

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