{"product_id":"lc-upc-male-to-female-singlemode-1310-1550nm-attenuator-5db","title":"LC\/UPC Male-to-Female Singlemode 1310\/1550nm Attenuator 5dB","description":"\u003ch3\u003eOverview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe LC\/UPC Male-to-Female Attenuator is a high-precision fiber optic component designed to reduce optical signal power levels without introducing significant signal distortion. It is primarily utilized in singlemode fiber networks to prevent saturation of optical receivers, which can lead to high bit error rates and network instability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConstructed with integrated doped fiber, this attenuator is optimized for performance across the standard telecommunications operating wavelengths of 1310nm and 1550nm. 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