{"product_id":"fiberxp-18db-single-mode-sc-apc-attenuator","title":"FiberXP 18dB Single Mode SC APC Attenuator","description":"\u003ch3\u003eOverview\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe FiberXP® SPC-SM-SCA-18 is a premium grade optical fixed attenuator engineered for precision signal management in single-mode fiber networks. Featuring a high-quality Zirconia ferrule and specialized doped attenuation fiber, this device is designed to provide stable, repeatable performance in high-demand environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis male-to-female SC\/APC attenuator is optimized for dual-wavelength operation at 1310 nm and 1550 nm. 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integration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHigh Optical Power Endurance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBuilt to withstand demanding power levels in active network environments.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTelcordia Compliant\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMeets GR-910-CORE and GR-1221-CORE standards for network-grade reliability.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow Return Loss\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDelivers superior signal integrity with \u0026gt;65 dB return loss performance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eApplications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTelecommunications equipment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDWDM systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFiber amplifiers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOptical network testing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTechnical 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