JDS FitelHA9503-FAS1 Optical Attenuator with FC/APC Pigtails

JDS Fitel HA9503-FAS1 Optical Attenuator with FC/APC Pigtails

The JDS Fitel HA9503-FAS1 Optical Attenuator with FC/APC pigtails is a professional fiber optic attenuation instrument configured for single-mode optical test, telecom, laboratory, production, and photonics applications. This product is intended for users who require controlled optical power reduction in a 9/125 single-mode fiber test environment.

This configuration is based on the HA9 optical attenuator platform and is suitable for applications across the 1200 nm to 1700 nm wavelength range. It uses 9/125 single-mode fiber and FC/APC connector compatibility with pigtail-style optical access. These configuration details are important for buyers replacing an existing attenuator or matching a specific optical test setup where wavelength range, fiber type, connector type, and port style must be correct.

Features and Benefits of the JDS Fitel HA9503-FAS1 Optical Attenuator

The JDS Fitel HA9503-FAS1 Optical Attenuator provides practical value for professional users who require stable, repeatable, and controlled attenuation for single-mode fiber optic measurement workflows.

• HA9 single-mode optical attenuator: Designed for controlled optical attenuation in professional fiber optic test environments.
• 9/125 single-mode fiber configuration: Supports single-mode optical test setups used in telecom, photonics, and laboratory workflows.
• 1200 nm to 1700 nm wavelength range: Supports attenuation applications across common single-mode optical communications and test wavelengths.
• FC/APC connector compatibility: Provides angled physical contact connector compatibility for optical setups requiring FC/APC interfaces.
• Pigtail-style optical access: Useful for integration into optical benches, test racks, and custom fiber optic measurement systems.
• High attenuation range: Provides a 100 dB attenuation range across the HA9 1200 nm to 1700 nm model range.
• Professional optical power control: Suitable for receiver sensitivity testing, link loss simulation, signal level adjustment, and component characterization.

Advanced Features and Practical Applications

The JDS Fitel HA9503-FAS1 Optical Attenuator is intended for optical test environments where controlled signal attenuation is required across a broad single-mode wavelength range. Optical attenuators are commonly used to reduce optical signal power to defined levels during fiber optic receiver testing, optical link simulation, calibration procedures, system verification, and optical component evaluation.

The HA9 model supports a 100 dB attenuation range from 1200 nm to 1700 nm, making this configuration useful for professional single-mode test workflows. The 9/125 fiber configuration supports common single-mode systems, while the FC/APC connector compatibility provides an angled physical contact interface for applications where APC connector matching is required.

The pigtail-style design can be useful in test benches or integrated systems where flexible fiber routing is preferred. This allows users to incorporate the attenuator into fixed optical setups, custom measurement paths, or rack-based test environments where direct pigtail integration may be more practical than removable bulkhead interfaces.

Because HA Series optical attenuators can be configured in multiple ways, buyers should verify the exact installed configuration before purchase. Fiber type, connector type, pigtail length, wavelength range, backreflection option, and any built-in options should be checked against the intended measurement setup.

Typical Applications

The JDS Fitel HA9503-FAS1 Optical Attenuator with FC/APC pigtails is suitable for professional applications such as:

• Single-mode fiber optic attenuation control
• Telecom optical network testing
• Receiver sensitivity testing
• Optical link loss simulation
• Laboratory optical power adjustment
• Photonics component characterization
• Fiber optic system verification
• Production and engineering test workflows
• Service, repair, replacement, or spare attenuator requirements

Product Overview

Brand	JDS Fitel / JDSU
Model Series	HA9
Product Category	Single-Mode Optical Attenuator
Fiber Type	9/125 single-mode fiber
Connector Type	FC/APC
Port Style	Pigtail optical access
Primary Application	Controlled optical attenuation for single-mode fiber optic test systems
Suitable For	Fiber optic laboratories, telecom test environments, photonics systems, optical component testing, and production test workflows

 

HA9 9/125 Single-Mode Specifications

Note: Optical specifications are measured at 23 °C with a laser source and do not include connectors, switch, or coupler if installed.

Specification	Details
Wavelength Range	1200 nm to 1700 nm
Attenuation Range	100 dB from 1200 nm to 1700 nm
Insertion Loss, Single-Mode	=2.0 dB
Attenuation Accuracy, 1280 nm to 1340 nm	±0.1 dB or ±0.004 dB/dB, whichever is greater
Attenuation Accuracy, 1470 nm to 1550 nm	±0.1 dB or ±0.004 dB/dB, whichever is greater
Attenuation Repeatability	±0.015 dB at constant temperature and wavelength
Low Backreflection, Single-Mode	Less than -45 dB, excluding connectors
Maximum Optical Input Power, Single-Mode	200 mW
Recalibration Period	Not required
Attenuation Settability at 1300 nm	0.01 dB
Polarization Sensitivity	<0.1 dB peak-to-peak across the attenuation range
Attenuation Change Rate	=2.5 seconds, 0 dB to 100 dB
ON/OFF Switch Attenuation	Greater than 110 dB
ON/OFF Switch Speed	Less than 20 ms

 

Environmental and Mechanical Specifications

Specification	Details
Operational Temperature Range	0 °C to 40 °C
Storage Temperature Range	-40 °C to +60 °C
Humidity Range	95% up to 40 °C, decreasing at 5% per °C from 40 °C to 60 °C
Dimensions	35.5 cm x 21.2 cm x 8.9 cm
Weight	3.75 kg

 

Optical Attenuator Applications

The JDS Fitel HA9503-FAS1 Optical Attenuator with FC/APC pigtails can be used in professional single-mode optical test environments where controlled signal attenuation is required across the 1200 nm to 1700 nm wavelength range. This type of attenuator is commonly used to set optical power levels, simulate fiber link loss, support receiver sensitivity testing, and help characterize optical components under repeatable test conditions.

With its 9/125 single-mode fiber configuration, FC/APC connector compatibility, pigtail-style optical access, and HA9 attenuation range, this configuration is intended for users who need a single-mode optical attenuator for test bench, rack, laboratory, or production use. The pigtail arrangement can be useful where flexible fiber routing or custom integration is preferred.

In a professional optical test bench, the attenuator can be positioned between an optical source and a device under test to reduce signal levels to controlled values. This helps support repeatable measurement workflows where optical power level, fiber type, connector interface, and wavelength range are important to the test procedure.

Compatibility and Configuration Notes

The exact part number should be reviewed carefully before purchase because HA Series optical attenuators can be configured with different fiber types, model ranges, connector types, port styles, backreflection options, and built-in options. For this product, the key configuration details are 9/125 single-mode fiber, FC/APC connector compatibility, pigtail-style optical access, and HA9 1200 nm to 1700 nm operation.

Connector compatibility is especially important for optical attenuators. FC/APC interfaces should be used only with compatible FC/APC patch cables and mating interfaces. Users should follow proper fiber cleaning and inspection practices before connection to help protect optical interfaces and maintain repeatable measurement performance.

Buyer Considerations

The JDS Fitel HA9503-FAS1 Optical Attenuator with FC/APC pigtails should be matched carefully to the buyer’s intended optical test setup. Buyers should confirm the exact model number, pigtail length, connector termination, wavelength range, backreflection option, included accessories, condition notes, and compatibility with existing test equipment before purchase.

This description is intended for a 9/125 single-mode HA9 optical attenuator with FC/APC pigtail-style optical access. It should not be used for multimode HA Series attenuators, bulkhead configurations, non-APC connector versions, or units with different wavelength ranges or built-in options.

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