Variable Optical Attenuator, With Insertion Loss Less Than 1.8dB

Product Description:

The Variable Optical Attenuator is a highly precise and reliable device designed to control the power level of optical signals in fiber optic communication systems. It plays a crucial role in managing signal strength to optimize performance, prevent signal degradation, and protect sensitive components from damage due to excessive power. This Variable Optical Attenuator is engineered to deliver exceptional attenuation accuracy, ensuring stable and consistent signal attenuation across a wide range.

One of the standout features of this Variable Optical Attenuator is its outstanding attenuation accuracy. It offers an attenuation accuracy of ≤ ± 0.1 dB within the range of 0 to 25 dB, which is further improved to ≤ ± 0.02 dB when equipped with power control. Such precision is critical for applications requiring fine adjustments of optical power levels, enabling users to maintain optimal system performance and reliability. The excellent repeatability of ≤ ± 0.02 dB guarantees consistent attenuation results over multiple cycles, making this attenuator ideal for testing, calibration, and dynamic optical networks.

The Variable Optical Attenuator is designed to work with 9/125 µm single-mode fiber, which is the standard fiber type used in most modern telecommunication and data communication networks. This compatibility ensures seamless integration with existing fiber optic infrastructure, facilitating easy deployment and maintenance. Its robust design also supports a maximum safe input power of +20 dBm, allowing it to handle relatively high power levels without compromising performance or safety.

Features:

• Product Name: Variable Optical Attenuator
• Dimensions: 235mm W, 55mm H, 320mm D
• Attenuator Range: 0~40 dB
• Repeatability: ≤ ±0.02 dB
• Insertion Loss: ≤1.8 dB
• Attenuation Accuracy: ≤ ±0.1 dB (0 ~ 25 dB)
• Attenuation Accuracy with Power Control: ≤ ±0.02 dB (0 ~ 25 dB)
• The Variable Optical Attenuator offers precise and reliable optical signal attenuation.
• Designed for high performance, the Variable Optical Attenuator ensures minimal insertion loss and excellent repeatability.
• Compact dimensions make the Variable Optical Attenuator suitable for various optical applications.

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Applications:

The YOUCii Variable Optical Attenuator, model U8738, is an essential component designed to provide precise optical signal attenuation in various applications. Originating from China, this advanced Variable Optical Attenuator offers an attenuation range of 0~40 dB, making it highly versatile for different optical network requirements. With an insertion loss of ≤1.8 dB, it ensures minimal signal degradation while maintaining optimal performance.

Typical application occasions for the YOUCii U8738 Variable Optical Attenuator include optical fiber testing, where precise control of signal power is crucial to simulate different network conditions and verify system performance. It is also indispensable in Dense Wavelength Division Multiplexing (DWDM) systems, where managing multiple wavelengths with fine attenuation control is necessary to balance channel power. Additionally, this Variable Optical Attenuator plays a vital role in optical network labs, research and development, and field maintenance, providing engineers and technicians with a reliable tool to optimize network parameters.