Attenuators
Tune optical power to the receiver.
Fixed and variable optical attenuators to bring high-power links into the receiver's dynamic range without saturation.

At a glance
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Range | 1 – 25 dB |
| Wavelengths | 1310 / 1550 nm |
| Formats | LC / SC / FC |
| Type | Fixed plug-style |
- UK WarehousedSame-week dispatch
- In-house engineersTechnical specs & support
- End-to-end BOM fulfilmentKitted, staged, delivered
- 120+ network buildersTrust Altnets to deliver
Key features
Built for how it gets installed.
Attenuators is one of the 12 cable types we carry across our Connectivity range — chosen for the way you actually deploy.
1dB to 25dB fixed values
Plug-style and in-line variants
LC, SC and FC formats
Singlemode 1310/1550nm
Why Altnets
The clever choice for network builders.
Deep UK stock
300,000+ sqft of warehousing and 4,000+ pallet positions — same-week dispatch on most line items.
Engineers, not order-takers
In-house technical team to validate specs, propose alternatives and de-risk your build before it ships.
BOM, kitted & staged
Multi-vendor consolidation, phased deliveries and project staging built into every order.
UK & worldwide reach
Air, sea and road freight with full export documentation and flexible incoterms for global rollouts.
Applications
Where attenuators earns its keep.
Short-reach DC links
Test set protection
Lab and bench setups
PON power balancing
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