{"product_id":"fiberxp-3db-single-mode-lc-apc-attenuator","title":"FiberXP 3dB Single Mode LC APC Attenuator","description":"\u003ch3\u003eOverview\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe FiberXP® 3dB Single Mode LC APC build-out optical attenuator is a high-precision, plug-style component designed for reliable signal management in single-mode fiber networks. By reducing signal intensity, it prevents equipment damage from excessive power levels in telecommunications and data center environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eConstructed with a high-precision Zirconia ferrule and doped attenuation fiber, this attenuator ensures consistent performance across dual wavelengths (1310nm and 1550nm). 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