{"product_id":"fiberxp-4db-single-mode-sc-apc-attenuator","title":"FiberXP 4dB Single Mode SC APC Attenuator","description":"\u003ch3\u003eOverview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe FiberXP SPC-SM-SCA-04 is a premium-grade, fixed optical attenuator designed for single-mode fiber optic applications. This male-to-female SC\/APC attenuator provides a precise 4 dB attenuation value, making it an essential component for balancing signal strength in high-performance telecommunications, DWDM networks, and fiber amplifier systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConstructed with a Zirconia ferrule and high-quality doped attenuation fiber, this device ensures consistent signal integrity and high optical power endurance. 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