SMA Fixed Attenuator Kit (5-Pack, Includes All Colors)

Overview

The SMA fixed attenuator kit consists of five washer-style attenuators, each featuring a distinct color to represent different thickness levels. These attenuators are designed to be placed at the light source, spacing the mated connectors to induce signal attenuation.

This kit is intended for use in controlled fiber optic environments where manual, fixed attenuation is required. Because the attenuation is achieved through spacing, the actual loss is dictated by multiple factors, including the specific installation conditions and the operating wavelength.

Key Features

• Washer-Style Design
  Designed for placement at the light source, providing a simple mechanical method for signal attenuation.
• Color-Coded Identification
  Each of the five included attenuators is color-coded to allow for quick identification and selection during installation.
• Multi-Pack Convenience
  The kit includes a full range of thicknesses in a single package, enabling precise signal level adjustments.

Applications

• Fiber optic light source signal calibration
• Signal attenuation in test setups
• Educational and laboratory fiber optic experiments

Package Contents

• 1 x Red Attenuator
• 1 x Blue Attenuator
• 1 x Green Attenuator
• 1 x Gold Attenuator
• 1 x Silver Attenuator

Technical Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

How do these attenuators function?
These attenuators act as physical spacers between mated connectors at the light source, which introduces signal loss.

Are the dB values absolute?
No, the provided values are typical. Actual attenuation is influenced by several environmental and hardware factors.

What connector type is this for?
This kit is designed for SMA connector systems.

Can I order individual colors?
This product is sold as a 5-pack containing one of each color.

Is this for singlemode or multimode?
This is typically intended for multimode applications given the testing at 850nm and 1300nm.

Downloads

• Product PDF