Variable fiber optic attenuator SC/APC adjustable type
Variable optical attenuator showing adjustment mechanism
Fiber Optic Attenuator

VariableFiber Optic Attenuator — Adjustable Optical Power Control

Variable (adjustable) fiber optic attenuator with continuous attenuation control for precise optical power management. Plug-type female-male design with SC/APC interface. Supports single mode and multimode fiber systems for network testing, FTTH optimization, and laboratory applications.

Connector TypeSC/APC
Fiber ModeSM 9/125μm, MM 50/125μm
Return Loss≥60dB (APC)
Insertion Loss≤1.0dB (at 0dB setting)
Operating Temperature-40°C to +85°C
Specifications

Technical Specifications

Connector Type
SC/APC
Design
Plug-type Female-Male
Fiber Mode
SM 9/125μm, MM 50/125μm
Attenuation Type
Continuously Variable (Adjustable)
Attenuation Range
0–30dB
Resolution
0.5dB
Wavelength
1310nm, 1550nm
Return Loss
≥60dB (APC)
Insertion Loss
≤1.0dB (at 0dB setting)
Repeatability
±0.5dB
Operating Temperature
-40°C to +85°C
Power Handling
300mW
Standards
IEC 61753-1 · Telcordia GR-910
Key Features

Engineered For Performance

Continuously Adjustable Attenuation

Smooth mechanical adjustment provides stepless attenuation control from 0dB to 30dB, enabling precise optical power tuning without swapping fixed-value attenuators.

Compact Plug-Type Form Factor

Female-male plug-in design connects directly into SC/APC ports on equipment and patch panels, eliminating the need for additional patch cords or adapters.

High Return Loss

APC angled polish maintains ≥60dB return loss across the full attenuation range, preventing back-reflection issues in sensitive FTTH and analog optical systems.

Dual Mode Support

Compatible with both single mode (9/125μm) and multimode (50/125μm) fiber, providing a single tool for diverse testing and optimization scenarios.

Typical Applications

01

Network Testing & Troubleshooting

Simulate varying link losses for BER testing, receiver sensitivity evaluation, and fault isolation in live and laboratory fiber networks.

02

FTTH Signal Optimization

Fine-tune optical power levels at ONU receivers during GPON/XGS-PON commissioning to achieve optimal signal strength for each subscriber location.

03

Optical Power Management

Real-time attenuation adjustment in DWDM, EDFA, and amplified network segments where optical power levels vary with channel loading and amplifier gain changes.

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