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OAF

Optical Attenuating Fiber technology

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Why do we use fiber optic attenuators ? Why is the OAF technology better than the others ?

Fiber optics attenuators are used to reduce the optical performance in fiber optic networks, matching the fiber optic attenuation to the system dynamics.

The following highlights are featured for these attenuators based on specially doped graded index attenuating fiber:

Precise attenuation

Suitable for high power applications up to 20 dBm Many standard nominal values available High repeatability performance over service life Long life Compact, durable and solid construction

compatible with standard connector systems (PC or APC) Wavelength independent attenuation for SM (1260-1360 and 1460-

1580nm)

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OAF E-2000TM

Wavelength independent Large choice of nominal attenuation levels (2 up to 30dB) PC and APC version available Removable, rotation keyed ferrule for easy cleaning

better repeatabilitylong life

Direct connection in front of the receiver Compact, durable and economical construction

The in line fixed attenuator of the E-2000TM family brings together the benefits of an attenuation performed by a special doped fiber and the innovative features of the E-2000™ connector system

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OAF F-3000TM

Wavelength independent Large choice of nominal attenuation levels (2 up to 30dB) PC and APC version available Removable, rotation keyed ferrule for easy cleaning

better repeatabilitylong life

Direct connection in front of the receiver Compact, durable and economical construction

The in line fixed attenuator of the F-3000™ family brings together the benefits of an attenuation performed by a special doped fiber and the innovative features of the F-3000™ connector system

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OAF SC

The single mode in line fixed attenuator of the standard SC family

Wavelength independent

Large choice of nominal attenuation levels (2 up to 30 dB)

PC and APC version available

Anti-rotation keyed ferrule

high quality connection better repeatability

push-pull connection system

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OAF FC

The single mode in line fixed attenuator of the FC family

Wavelength independent

Large choice of nominal attenuation levels (2 up to 30dB)

PC and APC version available

Anti-rotation keyed ferrule

FC-connector key of 2 and 2.14 mm diameter available in APC design

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OAF LSA (DIN)

The simplified single mode in line fixed attenuator of the standard LSA (DIN)

family

Wavelength independent

Only PC version available

Free moving ceramic ferrule

Large choice of nominal attenuation

levels (5 up to 30dB)

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OAF ST single mode and OAS MM

The single mode and Multimode in line fixed attenuator of the standard ST family

Wavelength independent for SM version

OAS MM for 850 or 1310 nm

Only PC version available

Large choice of nominal attenuation

levels (5 up to 30dB)

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OAF DIAMOND

The single mode in line fixed attenuator of the standard Diamond

family

Wavelength independent

Only PC version available

Large choice of nominal attenuation

levels (5 up to 30dB)

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OAF-PATCH The single mode in line fixed attenuator patchcord offering connector-system related high quality attenuation

Wavelength independent

Large choice of nominal attenuation levels

(2 up to 30dB)

Six different connector types in PC or APC version available and “Alberino” as well

Suitable for applications in restricted places

No additional attenuation induced by modal-noise

Long life related to high quality connector repeatability