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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






Features

  • Precise attenuation values
  • Environmentally stable and reliable
  • Excellent return loss
  • Bi-directional
  • Non air gap

Applications

  • Telecommunications
  • CATV
  • Subscriber loop
  • Fiber-to-the-home
  • Local Area Network (LAN)
  • Test equipment
  • Optical fiber sensors
  • Source distribution

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
1:SC Multimode        
2:SC Singlemode        
3:SC/APC Singlemode        
3G:SC/APC Singlemode Green Body        
4:FC Multimode        
5:FC Singlemode        
6:FC/APC Singlemode        
7:LC Singlemode
8:MU Singlemode        
10:ST Singlemode
11:ST Multimode
Wavelength

30:1310nm

       
50:1550nm
       
35:1310 and 1550 nm
       
Attenuation Range.        
03:3dB
       
05:5dB        
10:10dB        
15:15dB        
20:20dB        
Custom available        


ARIA PN Example:ATN-1-30-03
SC Multimode, wavelength 1310 nm, attenuation range 3.0dB

 

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