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Threaded Nut-type FC Single-mode Male to Female (M2F) Buildout Attenuators
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x| Wavelength | 1260 To 1360 Nm And 1460 To 1625 Nm | Attenuation | From 1 To 30 DB, In Steps Of 1 DB |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spectral Tolerances | ±10 % | Repeatability Of IL | ±0.1 DB |
| Return Loss | > 50 DB (UPC), > 60 DB (APC) | Durability | Min. 1000 Mating Cycles |
| Operating Temperature | −25 To +70 °C | Housing Material | Zinc Nickel Plated |
| Housing Colour | Metallic | Ferrule | Full Ceramic |
Buildout Attenuators
Male to Female (M2F)
Threaded-type FC Single-mode
Description
FC male-to-female attenuators contain doped fiber suitable for both 1310nm and 1550nm operation. Fixed attenuation values are available in 1dB increments from 1 to 30dB. We stock standard 5, 10, 15, 20dB attenuation levels in most styles.
Features
- Threaded nut type
- Maximum stability and reliability
- Fixed Attenuation values from 1 to 30 dB
- Optical performance 100% factory tested
- Polarization insensitive & Flat spectral response - doped fiber
- Compact design fits in existing connections or patch panels
- Convenience and ease of handling
- FC interface according to IEC 61754-13
Applications
- Telecommunication Networks
- Passive Optical Networks (B-PON, G-PON, E-PON)
- CATV Networks
- Data Communications
- Local Area Networks
- Multi-wavelength Systems Balancing
- Optical Power Receivers Protection
Dimensional Drawing
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Specifications
| Characteristics | Single-mode UPC | Single-mode APC | Test method / Conditions |
| Wavelength bandwidth | 1260 to 1360 nm and 1460 to 1625 nm | ||
| Attenuation | from 1 to 30 dB, in steps of 1 dB | IEC 61300-3-4 | |
| Spectral tolerances |
±15 % on nominal attenuation value at 1 to 4 dB ±10 % on nominal attenuation value at 5 to 30 dB |
IEC 61300-3-7 | |
| Repeatability of IL | ±0.1 dB | over service life | |
| Return loss | > 50 dB | > 60 dB | IEC 61300-3-6 |
| Durability | Min. 1000 mating cycles | ||
| Operating temperature | −25 to +70 °C | ||
| Housing material | zinc nickel plated | ||
| Housing colour | metallic | ||
| Ferrule | full ceramic | ||
| Item No. | Test Name | Additional Insertion Loss |
| A | Mechanism Durability | ≤0.2dB |
| B | Repeatability | ≤0.1dB |
| C | Lock Strength | ≤0.2dB |
| D | Low Temperature | ≤0.2dB |
| E | High Temperature | ≤0.2dB |
| F | Steaming | ≤0.2dB |
| G | Temperature Cycle | ≤0.2dB |
| H | Vibration | ≤0.2dB |
| I | Drop | ≤0.1dB |
Order Information
| Model No. | Description |
| PBA-AFC/M-AFC/F-01-MH | Buildout Attenuator, FC/APC Male to FC/APC Female, 1dB, Metal Housing |
| PBA-AFC/M-UFC/F-05-MH | Buildout Attenuator, FC/APC Male to FC/UPC Female, 5dB, Metal Housing |
| PBA-UFC/M-AFC/F-10-MH | Buildout Attenuator, FC/UPC Male to FC/APC Female, 10dB, Metal Housing |
| PBA-UFC/M-UFC/F-30-MH | Buildout Attenuator, FC/UPC Male to FC/UPC Female, 30dB, Metal Housing |

