{"product_id":"fiberxp-20db-single-mode-lc-apc-attenuator","title":"FiberXP 20dB Single Mode LC APC Attenuator","description":"\u003ch3\u003eOverview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe FiberXP® premium grade build-out optical attenuator is a high-precision device featuring a Zirconia ferrule and doped attenuation fiber, specifically designed for single-mode fiber optic applications. This male-to-female plug-style attenuator provides a consistent 20 dB of attenuation to manage signal levels effectively in various network architectures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEngineered for high performance, this attenuator supports dual-wavelength operation at 1310nm and 1550nm. 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