Bulkhead
Attenuator (SC/FC)
Fiber
attenuators are used to control the power level of optical signals
in optical communication at the output of Light Source, E/O Converters
and also for the testing of linearity or dynamic range of Photosensors.

ATN-2-35-XX-15mm
SC 15 MM Nose Attenuator
(Cisco Systems)

LC
Attenuator : ATN-7
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Features
- Precise attenuation values
- Environmentally stable and reliable
- Excellent return loss
- Bi-directional
- Non air gap
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Applications
- Telecommunications
- CATV
- Subscriber loop
- Fiber-to-the-home
- Local Area Network
(LAN)
- Test equipment
- Optical fiber
sensors
- Source distribution
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Specifications
| Performance
Highlights (Typical) |
Values |
| Operating
Wavelength (nm) |
1310nm
or 1550nm |
| Attenuation
Range (dB) |
3dB~20dB |
| Attenuation
Variation (dB) |
<10dB |
+0.5 |
| >10dB |
+10% |
| Return
Loss |
UPC |
>55dB |
| APC |
>60dB |
| Operating
Temperature (C) |
-40
to +75 |
| Storage
Temperature (C) |
-50
to +85 |
Environmental Reliability Tests
- Comply
with Telcordia requirement GR-910-CORE - Optical characteristics
- Water Immersion: 43C,
pH=5.5, 7 days
- Vibration: 10~55 Hz
1.52mm amplitude, 2 hours
- Flex Test: 0.5 or
2lb load, 100 cycles
- Twist Test: 1.1, 1.65
lb, or 3 lob load, 10 cycles
- Side Pull: 0.55 or
2.75 lb load, 90 degree angle active
- Cable Retention: 1lb,
1.54 lb or 4.4 lb load for 1 min
- Durability: 200 cycles,
3 ft , 4.5 ft, 6ft per GR-326
- Impact Test: 6 ft
drop, 8 cycles, 3 axes gap
Ordering
Information
Build
a part number by selecting from the options in the chart below.
Each option has a code.
| Code/Option |
ATN |
xx |
xx |
x |
| Connectors |
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| 1:SC
Multimode |
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| 2:SC
Singlemode |
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| 3:SC/APC
Singlemode |
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| 3G:SC/APC
Singlemode Green Body |
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| 4:FC
Multimode |
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| 5:FC
Singlemode |
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| 6:FC/APC
Singlemode |
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| 7:LC
Singlemode |
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| 8:MU
Singlemode |
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| 10:ST
Singlemode |
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| 11:ST
Multimode |
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| Wavelength |
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| 50:1550nm
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| 35:1310
and 1550 nm
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| Attenuation
Range. |
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03:3dB
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| 05:5dB |
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| 10:10dB |
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| 15:15dB |
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| 20:20dB |
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| Custom
available |
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ARIA
PN Example:ATN-1-30-03
SC Multimode, wavelength 1310 nm, attenuation range 3.0dB
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