The decrease in magnitude or the power loss of a signal that propagates between points, expressed in
decibels (dB) as the ratio of received signal to transmitted signal level.
,A range of frequencies available for signaling expressed in hertz (Hz). It is used to denote the potential
information handling capacity of the medium, device, or system.
The attenuation of a signal as it passes through an optical fiber cable medium. Cable loss is normally
expressed in decibels (dB) and increases with frequency.
1. The loss of signal resulting from the scattering of light pulses as they are transmitted through a
medium. 2. The widening or spreading out of the modes in light pulses as it progresses along an optical
fiber. 3. The characteristics of the sound coverage field of a speaker.
The alignment sleeve portion of an optical connector used to protect and align the stripped optical fiber.
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