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SC/APC 10dB Fixed Fiber Optic Attenuator Singlemode | PON Line Compatible for FTTH, OLT & ONU Use (Green)


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   Description
  • The SC/APC Fixed Optical Attenuator (10 dB) is a passive device used in Passive Optical Networks (PON) to reduce the strength of optical signals by a fixed 10 decibels. It is especially useful in short-distance fiber runs, where signal power from the OLT (Optical Line Terminal) may be too strong for ONTs/ONUs, leading to receiver overload.
  • This attenuator uses an SC/APC (Angled Physical Contact) connector, recognizable by its green housing and 8° angled polish, which minimizes back reflections — crucial in high-speed, bidirectional PON environments.
   Specification
  • Attenuation Value: 10 dB (±0.5 dB)
  • Connector: SC/APC (Green, 8° Angled Polish)
  • Wavelength Range: 1260–1650 nm
  • Compatible PON Types: GPON, EPON, XGS-PON, FTTH
  • Return Loss: =60 dB
  • Polarization Dependent Loss: <0.2 dB
  • Max Input Power: +23 dBm (typical)
  • Operating Temp: –40°C to +80°C
  • Compliance: Telcordia GR-910, RoHS
   Ideal Use Cases in PON Systems
  • Use Case: Why the 10 dB SC/APC Attenuator Helps
  • Short fiber runs (e.g., OLT to ONU <500m): Reduces excessive signal power to prevent receiver overload
  • High power OLTs: Safely drops launch power from =+5 dBm down to ONU safe input
  • Balanced optical splitting: Equalizes loss between near and far-end users in a split system
  • ONT/ONU signal tuning: Optimizes signal within the ONU receiver’s dynamic range
  • Testing/calibration of PON links: Introduces controlled loss for simulating splitter or fiber loss
   Why Choose SC/APC 10 dB for PON Lines?
  • Angled polish = low back reflection, which is critical for bidirectional PON signals on the same fiber (e.g., GPON 1490/1310 nm).
  • 10 dB is a typical attenuation need for short links or very strong OLT outputs (>+5 dBm), helping avoid overloading ONTs.
  • SC/APC is the PON standard connector, especially in FTTH and ODNs (Optical Distribution Networks).
  • Fixed attenuation ensures consistent, repeatable performance, ideal for deployments and lab testing.
  • Plug-and-play, no tools or calibration required.

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