2DB Attenuator Description:
The 2DB Attenuator is an essential device used in optical communication systems to control and manage the power levels of optical signals. By reducing the signal power by 2 decibels (dB), this attenuator helps to prevent receiver saturation, ensure optimal signal strength, and maintain the performance and reliability of the network.
Key Features:
- Attenuation Level: 2dB
- Precise Signal Reduction: Reduces the optical signal power by 2dB, which is suitable for applications requiring slight signal attenuation to protect sensitive receivers and prevent signal overload.
- High Accuracy: Ensures precise attenuation, maintaining the integrity of the optical signal.
- SC (Subscriber Connector) Compatibility
- Standard Connector Type: The SC connector is a widely used standard in telecommunications and data communication networks. It features a push-pull locking mechanism, providing a secure and reliable connection.
- Ease of Use: The push-pull design makes it easy to insert and remove, simplifying installation and maintenance.
- UPC (Ultra Physical Contact) Polish
- Low Back Reflection: The UPC polish ensures a low level of back reflection, typically below -55dB. This minimizes signal loss and ensures high-quality optical transmission.
- Enhanced Performance: The polished connector endface results in better contact and lower insertion loss, enhancing overall network performance.
- High-Quality Construction
- Durable Materials: Constructed from high-quality materials, the attenuator is designed to withstand physical stress and environmental factors, ensuring long-term reliability.
- Robust Housing: The protective housing shields the internal components from dust, dirt, and other contaminants, maintaining optimal performance.
- Easy Integration
- Plug-and-Play: Designed for quick and easy integration into existing fiber optic systems, requiring no additional tools or adapters.
- Standard Compliance: Meets industry standards for optical components, ensuring compatibility with a wide range of devices and systems.
Specifications of 2DB Attenuator:
| parameter | UPC | APC | UPC |
| insertion loss | ≤0.2dB | ≤0.2dB | ≤0.2dB |
| return loss | ≥50dB | ≥60dB | ≥30dB |
| Durability | >1000 | ||
| operatingtemperature | -40~75ºC | ||
| storage temperature | -40~85ºC | ||
| interchangeability | ≤0.2dB | ||
| repeatability | ≤0.2dB | ||
Applications:
- Telecommunications Networks
- Signal Management: Used to control optical signal power levels, preventing overloading of the receiver and ensuring efficient signal transmission.
- Data Centers
- High-Density Environments: 2DB Attenuator Essential for managing signal strength in high-density data environments, where precise control over signal levels is critical.
- FTTH (Fiber to the Home) Networks
- Residential Installations: Ensures consistent and reliable service quality by balancing signal power in fiber optic installations for homes.
- Broadcast and CATV Networks
- Signal Control: Utilized in broadcast and cable television networks to maintain optimal signal strength and prevent signal distortion.
- Testing and Measurement
- Laboratory and Field Testing: Used in testing environments to simulate various network conditions and validate the performance of optical components and systems.
Advantages:
- Accurate Signal Control
- Provides precise attenuation of 2DB Attenuator, crucial for maintaining optimal signal levels and protecting sensitive optical receivers.
- Low Back Reflection
- The UPC polish minimizes back reflection, ensuring high-quality signal transmission and reducing potential signal interference.
- Durable and Reliable
- Constructed with high-quality materials and robust housing, the attenuator is designed for long-term reliability and consistent performance.
- Ease of Use
- The SC connector’s push-pull design and plug-and-play integration make installation and maintenance straightforward and efficient.
- Versatility
- Suitable for a wide range of applications, including telecommunications, data centers, FTTH networks, and testing environments.
The 2dB high-quality fiber optic SC/UPC attenuator is a versatile and reliable solution for managing optical signal power in various network applications. Its precise attenuation, low back reflection, and durable construction make it an ideal choice for telecommunications, data centers, FTTH networks, and more. By ensuring that optical signals remain within the optimal power range, this attenuator helps maintain the performance and reliability of high-speed optical communication systems.
