The Maximum Optical Power that an LSH/APC and an FC/UPC Connector can Withstand is 33 dBm and 25 dBm Respectively

The maximum optical power that an LSH/APC and an FC/UPC connector can withstand is 33 dBm and 25 dBm respectively.

Product

OSN8800, OSN6800

Fault Type

Others

Symptom

Among the WDM products, the Raman amplifier outputs high optical power. Thus an LSH/APC connector is recommended for a Raman amplifier. In addition, adopt fiber splicing, whenever feasible, on the ODF to prevent the interface section from being burned out by laser radiation. When interface section is burned out, reflected laser radiation may burn the amplifier.

Therefore, pay special attention to the range of optical power that various connectors can withstand.

Cause Analysis

• The fiber patch cord with an LSH/APC connector can withstand optical power as high as 2000 mw, that is, 33 dBm.
• The fiber patch cord with an FC/UPC connector can withstand optical power as high as 300 mw, that is, 25 dBm.

Procedure

1. None.

Result

The problem is resolved.

Reference Information

None.

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