Title :
Performance and reliability issues of SC/APC plug style attenuators
Author :
Tymecki, Andrzej
Author_Institution :
R&D Branch, Telekomunikacja Polska SA, Lublin
Abstract :
Tolerances of spectral attenuation of plug style SC/APC attenuators have been investigated. Results proved need for new attenuation specifications reflecting values expected in real life random mating conditions. Thorough analysis confirmed serious mechanical interface issues of SC/APC plug style attenuators.
Keywords :
optical attenuators; optical communication equipment; optical fibre networks; optical interconnections; SC-APC plug style attenuators; attenuators performance; attenuators reliability; fibre optic networks; mechanical interface; random mating; spectral attenuation; tolerances; Attenuation measurement; Laboratories; Manufacturing; Optical attenuators; Optical fiber networks; Plugs; Research and development; Standards; Testing; Wavelength measurement;
Conference_Titel :
Optical Fiber Communication & Optoelectronic Exposition & Conference, 2006. AOE 2006. Asian
Conference_Location :
Shanghai, China
Print_ISBN :
978-0-9789217-0-5
DOI :
10.1109/AOE.2006.307331
