LC Loopback Attenuator
Attenuated LC Loopback Module with Fixed Attenuation Level from 1dB to 30dB. Singlemode and Mulitmode LC Loopback Attenuators.
Description
Description
Attenuated LC Loopback Module 1dB to 30dB Attenuation
Single Mode and Multimode
Attenuated LC Fiber Loopbacks, also known as LC Loopback Attenuators, use the same design as LC Loopback Modules but use special attenuating fibers to test and configure fiber optic data link applications.
Arkoptics LC Loopback Attenuators are available in single mode and multimode with attenuation options ranging from 1 dB to 30 dB for a wide range of test applications. These LC Loopback Attenuators are protected by a rugged housing to ensure excellent durability and longevity.
Attenuated fiber loopback modules with specific attenuation levels allow for direct connection of transmitter and receiver ports (loopback) without the need for separate fiber cables and in-line attenuators.
1. Test and Measurement: The LC loopback attenuator is used to test and measure the performance of optical communication systems. It provides accurate results and is essential for maintaining network performance.
2. Network Maintenance: The LC loopback attenuator is used to identify faults and optimize network performance. It can quickly and easily attenuate signals, ensuring that the network runs smoothly and efficiently.
3. Signal Loss Compensation: The LC loopback attenuator is used to compensate for signal loss in optical communication systems. Its precise attenuation value allows for accurate signal measurements, making it an essential tool for many applications.
4. Fiber Network Optimization: The LC loopback attenuator is an essential tool for optimizing fiber networks. It ensures that the network runs efficiently and provides high-quality performance.
Specifications
 LC Loopback SMF |  LC Loopback OM3 |  LC Loopback OM4 |  MPO Loopback 12F |  MPO Loopback 16F |  MPO Loopback 24F | |
| Attenuator Type | LC Loopback Attenuator (Male to Male) | MPO Loopback Attenuator (Male or Female) | ||||
| Fiber Count | 1 Fiber Loop | 1 Fiber Loop | 1 Fiber Loop | 6 Loops(or 4 Loops) | 8 Loops | 12 Loops |
| Polarity Alignment | A-to-B | A-to-B | A-to-B | QSFP | OSFP/QSFP-DD | CFP/CXP |
| Fiber Type | SMF OS2; MMF OM3 or OM4 | |||||
| Test Wavelength | SMF: 1310&1550nm; MMF: 850/1300nm | |||||
| Attenuation Level | 0-30dB in increments of 1dB | |||||
| Attenuation Accuracy | ±0.5dB (1-10dB); ±10%(11-30dB) | |||||
| Return Loss | SMF: UPC≥50dB; APC≥60dB; MMF: UPC≥25dB; APC≥40dB | |||||
| Durability | 50 matings, IL<0.2dB | |||||
| Optical Input Power | ≤ 500mW | |||||
| Humidity | 95%RH | |||||
| Operating Temperature | -40°C to +85°C | |||||
| Storage Temperature | -40°C to +85°C | |||||
| Dimension | (L)x(W)x(H) 48×14.5×8.5mm | (L)x(W)x(H) 58.6x20x7.6mm | ||||
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q. What is an LC attenuator?
An LC attenuator refers to a type of fiber optic device equipped with an LC connector that is designed to lower the intensity of an optical signal in fiber optic networks or transceivers.
Q. What are the two types of optical attenuation?
These are the two primary categories: fixed attenuation and variable attenuation. There are two types of attenuators: fixed attenuators and variable attenuators. Two types of attenuators are fixed and variable attenuators.
Q. When should you use a fiber optic attenuator?
Fiber optic attenuators reduce the level of optical power when the power level is too high to allow the receiver to operate or is heightening network issues.
Q. What is an attenuator and its types?
An attenuator is a passive component that diminishes the magnitude of a signal. The most common are fixed, variable, inline, and loopback attenuators.
Q. Is LC superior to SC?
While traditional telecom and enterprise networks use the SC type connector, LC connectors are used in high-density applications.
Q. What is the purpose of an attenuator?
The primary function of an attenuator is to reduce the signal's intensity and ensure a stable network performance without undesirable signal levels.
Q. What is the difference between multimode attenuators, LC attenuators, and LC loopback attenuators?
Multimode attenuators are used for attenuating the power of the signal in multimode fiber networks, LC attenuators are applied to optical systems equipped with LC connectors to attenuate their power level, and LC loopback attenuators combine the features of attenuation and loopback functioning for diagnostics of optical networks and testing of optical transceivers.
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