Variable attenuator

The Miniature Variable Attenuator is a compact two-port fiber-optic component that sets attenuation levels in the rage of 0 to 60 decibels. The attenuator features low backreflection (-50dB) and low polarization-dependent loss (0.05 dB maximum), and measures 46 x 12 x 10 mm.

Mar 1st, 1997

The Miniature Variable Attenuator is a compact two-port fiber-optic component that sets attenuation levels in the rage of 0 to 60 decibels. The attenuator features low backreflection (-50dB) and low polarization-dependent loss (0.05 dB maximum), and measures 46 x 12 x 10 mm.

DiCon Fiberoptics Inc.

Berkeley, CA

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