SC/APC Male-to-Female Fixed Plug-in Fiber Optic Attenuator

SC/APC Male-to-Female Fixed Plug-in Fiber Optic Attenuator

Product Name: SC/UPC & SC/APC Male-to-Female Fixed Plug-in Fiber Optic Attenuator (passive optical component).
Core Function: Reduce optical power in fiber optic networks with fixed, precise attenuation (customizable values: 1dB-30dB).
Key Features: Low insertion loss (≤0.2dB), high return loss (UPC≥50dB/APC≥60dB), metal housing, plug-and-play installation, RoHS & Telcordia GR-910-CORE compliant.
Specifications: Single Mode fiber, 1310/1550nm operating wavelength, -40°C to +85°C operating/storage temperature, zirconia ceramic ferrule.
Applications: Used in CATV, FTTH, data centers, optical instrument testing, long-haul transmission, and high-power link receiver protection.

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Product Description
Specification
Product Advantage

Product Description

1. General Description

This is a passive optical component designed to reduce the optical power level in fiber optic networks. It features a male-to-female (plug-in) SC connector design, allowing for direct insertion into existing SC ports. The attenuation is fixed at a specified value (e.g., 1dB, 3dB, 5dB, 7dB, 10dB, etc.) and is achieved using precision-doped fiber technology.

2. Key Features

• Low Insertion Loss: ≤ 0.2 dB

• High Return Loss: ≥ 50 dB (UPC) / ≥ 60 dB (APC)

• Precise Attenuation: Tight tolerance for accurate power control

• Durable Construction: Metal housing for robustness and stability

• Easy Installation: Plug-and-play design, no power required

• Compliance: Meets Telcordia GR-910-CORE and RoHS standards

Specification

3. Performance Specifications

Parameter	Specification
Connector Type	SC/UPC, SC/APC
Gender	Male-to-Female (Plug-in)
Fiber Type	Single Mode (SM)
Attenuation Value	1dB, 2dB, 3dB, 5dB, 7dB, 10dB, 15dB, 20dB, 25dB, 30dB (customizable)
Attenuation Tolerance	±0.5 dB (1-5dB), ±10% (6-30dB)
Operating Wavelength	1310 nm, 1550 nm (SM)
Insertion Loss (IL)	≤ 0.2 dB
Return Loss (RL)	≥ 50 dB (UPC), ≥ 60 dB (APC)
Polarization Dependent Loss (PDL)	≤ 0.1 dB
Wavelength Dependent Loss (WDL)	≤ 0.3 dB over 1260-1620 nm
Max Input Power	200 mW
Operating Temperature	-40 °C to +85 °C
Storage Temperature	-40 °C to +85 °C
Housing Material	Zinc Alloy (metal)
Ferrule Material	Zirconia Ceramic

4. Applications

• Optical power leveling in CATV, FTTH, and data center networks

• Testing and calibration of optical instruments

• Signal conditioning in long-haul transmission systems

• Preventing receiver saturation in high-power links

Product Advantage

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Low Insertion Loss: With insertion loss ≤ 0.2 dB, it minimizes signal loss and ensures stable optical transmission.
2

High Return Loss: Offers ≥ 50 dB (UPC) and ≥ 60 dB (APC) return loss, effectively reducing signal reflection and interference.
3

Precise Attenuation: Features tight attenuation tolerance, providing accurate and reliable optical power control as required.
4

Durable & Stable: Adopts zinc alloy metal housing and zirconia ceramic ferrule, ensuring strong durability and long-term stable operation.
5

Easy to Install: Plug-and-play design, no external power needed, enabling quick and convenient installation in existing fiber networks.
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High Compliance: Meets Telcordia GR-910-CORE and RoHS standards, suitable for various professional optical network scenarios.