Need to pad down single mode fiber between a FoxCom fiber transmitter and receiver for Satellite distribution solution.

Question: Need to pad down single mode fiber between a FoxCom fiber transmitter and receiver for Satellite distribution solution. Can you recommend and solution? Thanks,

Answer: To "pad down" or attenuate a fiber signal, choices range from fixed level attenuators, or variable attenuators. Fixed attenuators are available as patchcables with built in attenuation, as build-out male to female devices which go on one of the connectors and then plugs into the device, or as bulkheads, which replace a standard mating sleeve with the correct level of attenuation. Variable attenuators for singlemode are usually a pigtailed device with choice of connectors on each end, and a small device in the center of the cable with a tunable set screw to adjust the attenuation level.