LC/UPC – Fiber Attenuator – Male to Female – 1310/1550 – Minus 3db – Singlemode – Metal Plug – 10 Pack

Fiber Attenuator — LC/UPC Single‑Mode Male/Female • 1310/1550 nm • 3 dB • Metal Plug • 10 Pack

Precisely manage optical power with this LC/UPC single-mode fiber attenuator featuring a male-to-female inline configuration. Designed for 1310 nm and 1550 nm operation, this fixed 3 dB attenuator helps reduce signal strength in controlled increments for cleaner link balancing, receiver protection, and repeatable optical testing. The metal plug body provides a durable, field-ready format for telecom, data center, CATV, and bench applications. Supplied as a convenient 10-pack for installers, labs, and spares inventory.

Typical Applications

• Link balancing — reduce overly strong optical signals in single-mode links
• Receiver protection — help prevent excessive power from reaching sensitive optics
• Testing and calibration — support repeatable power-level adjustments in lab and field work
• Telecom / CATV / data centers — controlled attenuation for professional fiber environments
• Service inventory — 10-pack format is ideal for technicians, staging, and spare kits

Key Features

• LC/UPC male-to-female — quick inline deployment with common LC/UPC interfaces
• Single-mode design — built for 1310 nm and 1550 nm optical applications
• Fixed 3 dB attenuation — consistent signal reduction for power management
• Metal plug body — durable construction for repeated use in field or lab environments
• Compact inline format — easy to install at patch panels, equipment ports, or test setups
• 10-pack quantity — convenient for rollout projects, technician kits, and bench stock
• UPC polish style — suitable for standard LC/UPC single-mode connectivity

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Why use a fixed 3 dB attenuator? A fixed attenuator gives you a simple, repeatable way to reduce optical power without changing connector formats or cable layouts. In single-mode environments, that makes it a practical solution for power balancing, troubleshooting, equipment protection, and controlled testing.