Technical Requirements for Optical Attenuators

Optical attenuators are devices that reduce the optical power of a light beam by a fixed or variable amount. Key requirements include minimal effect on the beam profile, low wavelength and polarization dependence, and sufficient power handling capability. Note: The values presented are approximate and provided for reference. The new generation of multi-mode programmable optical attenuator integrates years of technological iterations and innovations, and comprehensively upgrades the product. [pdf]