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Attenuation (Fiber Optics)
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`"Attenuation(dB)" = `
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vCalc.Attenuation (Fiber Optics)
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[Computer Science | Network | Transmission Loss] Attenuation, specifically in fiber optics, is the reduction in intensity of the light beam due to traveling through a transmission medium. The medium is typically a fiber of silica glass that confines the incident light beam to the inside of the transmission fiber. Attenuation is an important factor limiting the transmission of a digital signal across large distances. Attenuation is usually measured in dB/km because of the high quality of modern transmission media.
Input variables:
- `I` = Input Intensity
- `O` = Output Intensity
- Equation:
- `10*log_10(I/O)`
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