LC/APC Fixed Fiber Optic Attenuator | Single-Mode | 5, 10, 15 dB
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SKU: CT-FAT-LCA-05
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LC/APC fixed fiber optic attenuator for single-mode links. Metal-ion doped attenuating fiber delivers flat, wavelength-stable attenuation at 1310/1550 nm — unlike air-gap designs that drift with temperature and vibration. Drops receive power into the optimal window to prevent overload errors and protect receiver photodiodes.
Applications
- OLT/ONT receiver protection on short or hot links
- PON branch power balancing
- OTDR and power-meter calibration
- DWDM channel equalization and lab benches
| Connector | LC/APC |
| Available Values | 5 dB, 10 dB, 15 dB (1–30 dB to order) |
| Tolerance | ±0.5 dB (1–9 dB); ±1 dB (10–15 dB) |
| Max Input Power | 500 mW |
| Operating Temp | -30°C to +75°C |
Why Conversions Tech
Each unit is verified against its marked value before shipment, and our team can calculate the right dB value from your link budget. Values 1–30 dB and other connector styles available to order.
Frequently Asked Questions
When do I need a fiber optic attenuator?
When receive power is too high — short links, hot transmitters, or unbalanced PON branches. Fixed attenuators drop power to the receiver's optimal range, preventing overload errors and protecting the photodiode.
How do I choose the attenuation value?
Measure received power with a meter, compare against the receiver's specified input range, and select the dB value that centers you in that window. Common values are 5 dB for short metro links and 10–15 dB for lab and PON balancing. Our team can help you calculate it from your link budget.
Why doped-fiber attenuators instead of air-gap?
Metal-ion doped attenuating fiber delivers flat, wavelength-stable attenuation at 1310/1550 nm and does not drift with temperature or vibration the way air-gap designs can.
Lead Time: Made-to-order item. Typical lead time is 3–4 weeks from order confirmation. Call (307) 206-0534 for expedited or volume requirements, custom lengths, or connector combinations not listed.
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