Multimode Splice Loss
When splicing similar fibers, typical splice loss values (less than 0.1dB fusion or 0.2 dB mechanical) are expected. However, when splicing dissimilar fibers, additional factors must be taken into account
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Multimode Splice Loss
Fusion splicing – melting fiber ends together Mechanical splicing – holding fiber ends together using a mechanical coupling device Typical splice loss values (the measure of loss in optical power across