{"product_id":"fiberxp-5db-single-mode-fc-apc-attenuator","title":"FiberXP 5dB Single Mode FC APC Attenuator","description":"\u003ch3\u003eOverview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe FiberXP® SPC-SM-FCA-05 is a premium-grade, fixed optical attenuator designed for precise signal level management in single-mode fiber optic networks. It utilizes a high-quality Zirconia ferrule and doped attenuation fiber to ensure reliable performance across both 1310-nm and 1550-nm operating wavelengths.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis male-to-female FC\/APC attenuator is engineered to provide stable signal reduction, making it an ideal choice for telecommunications equipment, DWDM systems, and fiber amplifier applications. 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