An optical attenuator, or fiber optic attenuator, is a device used to reduce the power level of an optical signal, either in free space or in an optical fiber. Fiber-optic attenuators are a specific type of optical attenuators which are used in fiber optics, e. Their applications range from telecommunications to testing equipment in laboratories.
Attenuators are usually made from simple networks. between different resistances forms adjustable stepped attenuators and continuously adjustable ones using. For higher frequencies precisely matched low networks are used. Fixed attenuators in circuits are used to lower voltage, power, and to improve.