Chapter 1 BEFORE USING THE INSTRUMENT
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Splice Loss
Splice loss occurs at areas where the optical fiber cable is fusion spliced.
For details on approximate straight line, refer to pages 3-80 and 3-84.
Reflection
Reflection occurs at areas where the optical fiber cable is connected by a connector or
areas where the optical fiber is cut off.
Reflection level is often expressed by return loss.
For detail on return loss, refer to page 10-14.
Splice loss
Approximate
straight line
Spliced area
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Cut-off area
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