LC Connector and LC Attenuator

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A fiber optic connector terminates the end
of an optical fiber and enables quicker connection and disconnection than
splicing. The fibers are mechanically coupled and aligned to ensure that light
can pass.

 

There has been many different connectors
introduced through the development of fiber optic components previously many
years. A lot of companies and individuals happen to be trying to improve the
options that come with certain connectors to be able to gain control of the
fiber optic industry, but only few have been successful. As technology
increases, various fiber optic components have become less expensive.

 

There are various color codes for
connectors and they have changed throughout the years. In early stages of fiber
optic history, orange, black or grey represented multimode connectors and
yellow represented single mode. These original codes became complicated with
the introduction of metallic connectors so colored boots were developed, like
FC and ST. Now, beige boots stand for multimode, blue means single mode and APC
or angled connectors are represented by green boots.

 

The LC connector is a universal connector.
It is available in simplex and duplex configurations and is half how big the SC
and utilizes a 1.25mm ferule. The LC is highly favored for single mode and is
easily terminated with an adhesive. They’re actively replacing the SC
connectors in corporate environments due to their smaller size.

 

Built on style with LC, LC
attenuators really are a combination of a connector on a definite end,
as well as an adapter on the other. This enables so that it is “plugged-in” to
just about any LC adapter. The assembly contains a ferrule that’s accessible in
standard Polish connectors (PC) and 8 degree angle Polish (APC). They’re
backward suitable for existing transmission equipment, while the APC
attenuators provide superior reflection required for high power and analog
equipment. LC fiber optic attenuators are designed to provide horizontal
spectral attenuation over the full spectrum vary from 1280nm to 1624nm. This
way the LC attenuators expand the capability of optical networks by enabling
using the E-band (1400-nm window) for optical transmission.

 

LC fiber optic attenuator is a passive
device accustomed to reduce light signal intensity without significantly
changing the waveform itself. It provides a type of metal-ion doped fiber which
reduces the noiseless signal because it passes through. This process of
attenuation allows for higher performance than fiber splices or fiber offsets
or fiber clearance, which function by misdirecting rather than absorbing the
joyful signal. This is often a requirement in Dense Wave Division Multiplexing
(DWDM) and Erbium Doped Fiber Amplifier (EDFA) applications in which the receiver
can’t accept the signal produced by a high-power light source.

 

LC fiber optic attenuators are key in
controlling manipulating the electricity of an optical path in fiber optic
telecommunication systems. LC Build-on fiber optic attenuators are used to reduce
excess optical power from the transmitter that can result in over-saturation of
the receiver.

 

These optical attenuators feature simple
and rugged structure utilizing ion doped fiber because the attenuating
material. They can be placed directly on the active equipment and therefore are
able to withstand over 1W of extraordinary power light exposure for longer
periods of time, which makes them well-suited to EDFA and other high-power
applications.