Loopback Attenuators

Winchester's loopbacks and loopback attenuators are used for equipment and lab testing/evaluation and are matched to the equipment on which they will be used. Attenuated versions consider all important optical parameters in order to meet both loss and back reflection specifications.

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SFF Loopback Attenuators

Winchester's SFF (Small Form Factor) loopbacks and loopback attenuators are used for equipment and lab testing/ evaluation and are matched to the equipment on which they will be used. Attenuated versions consider all important optical parameters in order to meet both loss and back reflection specifications.

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Patchcord Attenuators

Winchester's patchcord style attenuators are available in both simples and duplex designs and can be terminated with any type of connector including SC, LC, FC, ST and more. Attenuators can be manufactured with any loss value from -3dB to -20dB. Patchcord lengths are typically 0.4 meters, but can be made to customer specifications. Simplex style attenuators can be used end-to-end or in a loopback format.

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NDF loopback attenuators

Winchester's new NDF (neutral density filter) multimode loopback attenuators drastically reduce the mode and wavelength dependence typically seen in current multimode attenuators. Launch conditions between VCSEL transceiver manufacturers vary significantly. The NDF attenuator addresses this issue easily and successfully.

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MT attenuators

Winchester's patented MT ferrule based NDF attenuators offer a mode independent solution to your multi-fiber attenuator requirements. Attenuated patchcords are available for 50/125 and 62.5/125 um applications with any customer specified loss level.

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Breakout Cable Assemblies

Winchester's breakout cable assembly products are designed for maximum density, easy fiber routing, optimum insertion loss and return loss performance, and quick installation. Manufacturing and design capabilities include singlemode, multimode, straight or angle polish and a wide array of connector types.

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PHDä Connector System

The PHDä connector system offers high performance, density and serviceability in a flexible and scalable product configuration.  This system overcomes the limitations of existing multi-channel fiber optic products through a blending of cost effective commodity optical components with proven military-grade packaging solutions and accepts a large variety of fiber types, including single, multimode and even plastic fiber in a cost efficient 1.25mm based terminus  solution.

Mode Conditioning Patchcord

Winchester's mode conditioning patchcords are designed for longwave (1310nm) Gigabit Ethernet applications over mulitmode fiber. They consist of an offset connection of a single mode fiber to a multimode fiber. There are two multimode fibers on one end and one multimode and one singlemode fiber of the other.

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MTP^® Connector Assemblies

Winchester's MTP^® assemblies offer a reliable way to terminate multiple fibers in a compact housing design. Assemblies are offered with either ribbon fiber or ribbonized individual fibers. AI can provide custom designed MTP^® assemblies for specific applications, including custom molded boots. Multifiber ferrules are available with 4, 8, or 12 positions. Connectors are available in male, female or ferrule-only versions which are keyed for proper insertion.

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MT-RJ Connector Assemblies

At half the size of an SC duplex connector, Winchester's MT-RJ connector assemblies provide significant space savings for network interconnections, resulting in decreased system costs. With two fibers in one ferrule and a familiar RJ style latch, the MT-RJ is fast becoming and industry favorite. The connector design drops easily into existing copper network patch panel cutout for easy system upgrades. MT-RJ connectors are available in male and female versions.

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LC Connector Assemblies

Winchester's LC connector assemblies are a new standard in high-density fiber optic connections. Half the size of industry standard connectors, the LC provides duplex capacity in the space of a current single connection. Winchester's LC connector's low loss characteristics are especially desirable in today's high speed network environment.

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ST^® Connector Assemblies

Winchester's ST^® connector assemblies are available with multimode or singlemode fiber cables. These low loss, low cost connectors feature several ferrule options. As with most connectors, the ST^® can be terminated onto any type of cable and is available with a 3mm or 900µm boot. Winchester's industry-standard assemblies provide low insertion loss and back reflection.

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SC Connector Assemblies

Winchester's SC connector assemblies are available with mulitmode or singlemode cable and in simplex and duplex versions that can be terminated onto any type of cable. Standard assemblies provide low insertion loss and back reflection in an industry standard package. Winchester's SC connectors provide a pull-proof design with a free-floating ceramic ferrule that meet both industry standards and customer defined specifications.

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FC Connector Assemblies

Winchester's FC connector assemblies are available with multimode or singlemode fiber and with any type of cable. The FC is most commonly used as a simplex cable or a PM (Polarization Maintaining) cable assembly. Many types of test equipment utilize an FC interface and AI manufactures hybrid assemblies to meet specific customer requirements. Standard assemblies provide low insertion loss and back reflection in an industry standard package. AI/s FC connectors provide a keyed design with a free-floating ceramic ferrule to meet standard or customer defined specifications.

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Fiber Test Boxes

AI designs and builds fiber test boxes (FTBs) used for simulating a variety of network conditions. These valuable test boxes can include any combination of singlemode and multimode fiber lengths. They can be equipped with any type of fiber optic connector or adapter, making them the ultimate solution for equipment testing and verification needs.

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Winchester's advanced techniques produce collimators with extremely accurate pointing angles and working distances. We can use your design or come up with a custom design to your requirements.