Fiber Loopback Device
Fiber optic loopbacks route transmitted optical signals directly back to the receiver within the same connector interface, enabling verification of transmit and receive functionality on optical transceivers and network ports. Available in duplex or multi-fiber configurations, they provide a simple and reliable method for validating link integrity, receiver sensitivity, and port operation. Fiber optic loopbacks are widely used for diagnostics, commissioning, and troubleshooting in high-speed optical networks. Available with duplex or multi-fiber connectors Low insertion loss and high return loss for stable signal reflection Precision-polished ferrules (PC/UPC/APC) Available in cable assembly or compact housing formats Custom cable lengths available for specific testing requirements 100% factory terminated and performance tested
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Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Fiber Count [duplex type] | 2 fibers |
| Fiber Count [multifiber connector] | 2–48 fibers |
| Fiber Mode [Single-mode] | G.652 / G.657 |
| Fiber Mode [Multimode] | OM1 / OM2 / OM3 / OM4 |
| Cable Jacket Material | Low Smoke Zero Halogen (LSZH) / PVC |
| Cable Jacket Ratings | Riser (OFNR) / Plenum (OFNP) |
| Cable Jacket Color [G.652/G.657;customized available] | Yellow |
| Cable Jacket Color [OM1/OM2;customized available] | Orange |
| Cable Jacket Color [OM3;customized available] | Aqua |
| Cable Jacket Color [OM4;customized available] | Aqua / Magenta |
| Connector Type | SC / LC / MPO / MTP® |
| Connector Color [SC/LC;SM(APC);customized available] | Green |
| Connector Color [SC/LC;SM(PC);customized available] | Blue |
| Connector Color [SC/LC;OM3;customized available] | Aqua |
| Connector Color [SC/LC;OM4;customized available] | Magenta/Aqua |
| Connector Gender [MTP®/MPO] | Male / Female |
| Loopback Housing Color | Black |
| Operating Temperature | -10–+60 °C |
| Storage Temperature | −40 to +85 |
| Standard Compliance | TIA-568.3-D; IEC61754 series; IEC61753-1; TIA-604 series; Telcordia GR-326-CORE; Telcordia GR-1435-CORE |
| RoHS Compliance | Yes |
| Durability [SC/LC, etc.; ≤0.4 dB typical change] | 500 matings |
| Durability [MTP®/MPO;≤0.6 dB typical change] | 50 matings |
| Wavelength [Single-mode] | 1310 / 1550 |
| Insertion Loss [Single Mode; SC/LC, Etc.; APC] | typical:≤0.30 dB |
| Insertion Loss [Single Mode; SC/LC, Etc.; APC] | ≤0.60 dB |
| Insertion Loss [Single Mode; SC/LC, Etc.; UPC] | typical:≤0.20 dB |
| Insertion Loss [Single Mode; SC/LC, Etc.; UPC] | ≤0.40 dB |
| Insertion Loss [Single-mode;MTP®/MPO;Low Loss] | typical:≤0.50 dB |
| Insertion Loss [Single-mode;MTP®/MPO;Low Loss] | ≤0.70 dB |
| Insertion Loss [Single-mode;MTP®/MPO;Standard Loss] | typical:≤0.80 dB |
| Insertion Loss [Single-mode;MTP®/MPO;Standard Loss] | ≤1.50 dB |
| Return Loss [Single-mode;PC] | ≥50 dB |
| Return Loss [Single-mode;APC] | ≥60 dB |
| Wavelength [Multimode] | 850 / 1300 |
| Insertion Loss [Multimode; SC/LC, Etc.; APC] | typical:≤0.30 dB |
| Insertion Loss [Multimode; SC/LC, Etc.; APC] | ≤0.60 dB |
| Insertion Loss [Multimode; SC/LC, Etc.; PC] | typical:≤0.20 dB |
| Insertion Loss [Multimode; SC/LC, Etc.; PC] | ≤0.40 dB |
| Insertion Loss [Multimode;MTP®/MPO;Low Loss] | typical:≤0.50 dB |
| Insertion Loss [Multimode;MTP®/MPO;Low Loss] | ≤0.70 dB |
| Insertion Loss [Multimode;MTP®/MPO;Standard Loss] | typical:≤0.60 dB |
| Insertion Loss [Multimode;MTP®/MPO;Standard Loss] | ≤1.20 dB |
| Return Loss [Multimode;PC] | ≥20 dB |
| Return Loss [Multimode;APC] | ≥40 dB |
| Connector Color [MTP®/MPO;Low Loss;SM(APC);customized available] | Yellow |
| Connector Color [MTP®/MPO;Low Loss;SM(PC);customized available] | Yellow |
| Connector Color [MTP®/MPO;Low Loss;OM3;customized available] | Aqua |
| Connector Color [MTP®/MPO;Low Loss;OM4;customized available] | Magenta/Aqua |
| Connector Color [MTP®/MPO;Standard;SM(APC);customized available] | Green |
| Connector Color [MTP®/MPO;Standard;SM(PC);customized available] | Blue |
| Connector Color [MTP®/MPO;Standard;OM3;customized available] | Aqua |
| Connector Color [MTP®/MPO;Standard;OM4;customized available] | Magenta/Aqua |
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