Intrinsic Joint Loss

Of nonidentical optical fibers joined by a Splice or a Mated pair of connectors, the power Loss attributable to manufacturing variations, in such parameters as physical dimensions, differences in Refractive Index (including profile parameter), numerical aperture, and mode field diameter.




Related Terms
Angular Misalignment Loss,   Axial Misalignment Loss,   Back Reflection Optical Return Loss,   Bend Loss,   Connector Induced Fiber Loss,   Connector Insertion Loss,   Connector Loss,   Connector Return Loss,   Coupling Loss,   Coupling Ratio Loss ,  

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