Fiber Optical Attenuator
Fiber Optical Attenuator

Fiber Optical Attenuator

Through this principle, flange type fixed attenuators and adjustable attenuators can be made. The flange type fixed attenuator uses an isolation attenuation plate. A certain thickness of attenuation plate is made according to the curve, and the attenuation plate is implanted into the flange to fix the light attenuation.
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Principle of Fiber Optical Attenuator

 

1. Through this principle, flange type fixed attenuators and adjustable attenuators can be made. The flange type fixed attenuator uses an isolation attenuation plate. A certain thickness of attenuation plate is made according to the curve, and the attenuation plate is implanted into the flange to fix the light attenuation.

2. The principle of an attenuator An attenuator is an electronic circuit that can reduce the amplitude of an input signal, thereby achieving the goal of controlling signal amplitude. Its principle is to control the amplitude of the input signal by changing the magnitude of the resistance in the circuit.

3. Optical attenuator: displacement type optical attenuator: transverse displacement type optical attenuator: longitudinal displacement type optical attenuator: attenuation plate type optical attenuator: intelligent optical attenuator: In the series of optical attenuators, the principles of different types of optical attenuators are different. Displacement type fixed attenuators can be divided into two types: converter type and converter type.

Optical attenuators are mainly used in: preset optical power balancing, channel transmission balancing, automatic gain adjustment of light, protection of optical receivers, etc.

A device for attenuating optical power, mainly used for index measurement in fiber optic systems, signal attenuation in short distance communication systems, and system testing.

Fiber optic attenuators are devices used to reduce the power of optical signals to a certain extent.

Fiber optic attenuator, as an optical passive device, is used for debugging optical power performance, calibration and correction of fiber optic instruments, and fiber optic signal attenuation in optical communication systems. The product is manufactured using attenuation optical fibers doped with metal ions, which can adjust the optical power to the required level.

 

Specification

 

Item

Plug–in Type Fiber Optical Attenuator

Operating Wavelength

1310 nm /1550nm

Attenuation

1dB ~20 dB (1dB step)

Connector Type

SC, FC, ST, LC, MU

PC or APC Polishing

Tolerance

1~5 dB

±0.5 dB

6~20 dB

±10% dB

21~30 dB

±2.0 dB

Return Loss

≥50 dB (PC), ≥65 dB (APC)

Polarization Loss

≤0.2 dB

Environmental Temperature

- 40℃ ~ + 75℃

Storage Temperature

- 45℃ ~ + 85℃

Temperature Sensitivity

0.003 dB/℃

Max. Power Capability

250 mW

Fiber Optical Attenuator
Fiber Optical Attenuator
FAQ

 

Q: What is the normal attenuation value of the optical fiber?

According to relevant regulations, fiber attenuation values within -28db are normal, and the lower the better. The attenuation coefficient (also known as attenuation coefficient) of optical fibers is one of the most important characteristic parameters of multimode and single-mode fibers, which largely determines the relay distance of multimode and single-mode fiber communication.

The definition of attenuation coefficient is the attenuation value of optical signal power per kilometer of optical fiber. The expression is: a=10 lg Pi/Po, in dB/km, where Pi is the input optical power value (W watts) and Po is the output optical power value (W watts).

There are many reasons for the attenuation of optical fibers, mainly including absorption attenuation, including impurity absorption and intrinsic absorption; Scattering attenuation, including linear scattering, nonlinear scattering, and structural incomplete scattering; Other attenuation, including micro bending attenuation, etc.

The attenuation of optical fibers refers to the decrease in optical power between two cross-sections of a fiber, which is related to wavelength. The main reasons for attenuation are scattering, absorption, and optical loss caused by connectors and joints.

The attenuation coefficient of optical fibers is defined as the attenuation per unit length of a uniform optical fiber in steady-state (dB/km).

 

Q: How to solve excessive Fiber Optical Attenuator?

The optical fiber has a large optical attenuation, and it is necessary to check whether there are any areas with excessive bending in the middle, whether there is damage, and whether there are problems with the connectors. If the problem can be found, cut it off and re fuse it. If it is a quality issue with the entire fiber, it needs to be replaced.

1. There are too many joints on the line, and it is necessary to replace the cables at the dense joints generated by emergency repair;

2. Moreover, the quality of the connection is not good, and it is necessary to repair the joint. If you are confident, it is best to bring circuit repair. If you are not sure, report cutting;

3. Check if there is light attenuation added;

4. Check if there are small bends or buckles on the tail fiber;

5. Check if there are any dead spots on the loose sleeve at the upper disc of the ODF melt disc.

 

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