Continuously variable fiber optic attenuator

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1988-09-08

1990-02-27

Lee, John D.

350 9615, 350 9621, G02B 632

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049040448

ABSTRACT:
A continuously variable fiber optic attenuator which can be constructed in a size amenable to direct mounting on optical data application apparatus is presented. The attenuator utilizes a flexible filter of varying optical density which is oriented in an optical coupling region between two optical fibers. The filter can be displaced in a manner to vary the filter density in the optical coupling region and thereby vary the attenuation across the device. A resistor coupled to the attenuator provides means for calibration of the attenuator to provide a highly accurate and reproducible attenuation.

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