GAO’s LC / SC / ST / FC fixed optical attenuators have the following functions:

• Power Reduction: The main function of our fixed optical attenuators is to reduce the power level of an optical signal. They achieve this by introducing a controlled amount of signal loss or attenuation, expressed in decibels (dB).
• Signal Optimization: GAO fixed optical attenuators enable the adjustment of signal power to optimize performance in various scenarios. For instance, in situations where the received optical power is too high, attenuators can be used to bring it within the acceptable operating range of the receiving equipment.
• Signal Quality Improvement: By attenuating the optical signal, our fixed optical attenuators can improve the quality of the transmitted signal. In optical systems, excessively high power levels can lead to signal distortion, nonlinear effects, and reduced system performance.
• System Protection: GAO’s fixed optical attenuators can protect sensitive network components from excessive optical power. They prevent the damage or failure of receivers, transmitters, and other optical devices that may be susceptible to high power levels.

GAO Tek’s LC / SC / ST / FC fixed optical attenuators are rugged, versatile, and precision measurement instruments. They comply with applicable industry standards such as ITU-T G.694.1, ITU-T G.694.2, ITU-T G.692, ITU-T G.709, Telcordia GR-253, and MSA (Multi-Source Agreement) Standards.

GAO Tek’s LC / SC / ST / FC fixed optical attenuators help our customers comply with relevant U.S. government regulations such as:

• Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Regulations
• Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX)
• National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Guidelines

GAO Tek’s LC / SC / ST / FC fixed optical attenuators help our clients in complying with relevant Canadian government regulations such as:

• Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) Regulations
• Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA)
• Canadian Anti-Spam Legislation (CASL)

GAO’s LC / SC / ST / FC fixed optical attenuators have the following applications:

• Fiber Optic Testing and Measurement: Our fixed optical attenuators are used in testing and measurement applications to simulate the loss encountered in long-distance fiber optic links.
• Optical Network Installation and Maintenance: During network installation and maintenance, our fixed optical attenuators are utilized to match signal levels between different components and ensure proper signal transmission. They help optimize the performance of optical devices and prevent signal distortion or damage caused by excessive power levels.
• Optical Power Balancing: In situations where the power levels of different optical signals need to be balanced, such as in wavelength division multiplexing (WDM) systems, our fixed optical attenuators are employed. They equalize the power levels of multiple channels, ensuring consistent performance and minimizing signal crosstalk.
• System-Level Signal Control: GAO’s fixed optical attenuators are used in optical systems to precisely control signal power levels. This is particularly important when connecting devices with different output power levels or when matching the input power range of sensitive receivers.
• Network Troubleshooting: During troubleshooting of optical networks, our fixed optical attenuators can be inserted at specific points to isolate or simulate certain signal conditions. By attenuating the signal, they help identify and diagnose problems related to signal strength, excessive power, or optical sensitivity.
• Fiber Optic Training and Education: Our fixed optical attenuators are used in educational and training settings to demonstrate the effects of signal attenuation on optical systems. They help students understand the impact of power levels on signal quality and the need for precise power control in fiber optic networks.

Our LC / SC / ST / FC fixed optical attenuators can be shipped overnight within the continental U.S. and Canada and can be shipped globally.