Optical cables set calibration standards

Calibration cables provide documented, precision optical performance for testing, calibration and critical signal integrity applications.

Timbercon has developed a Master Calibration Cable product line that provides documented, precision optical performance for testing, calibration, and critical signal integrity applications.

Timbercon Master Calibration Cables incorporate the functionality and connectivity options of traditional fibre optic cable assemblies with premium components and very strict performance/mechanical specification tolerances.

Each Master Calibration Cable is tested for optical and mechanical performance against very rigid tolerances, with supporting documentation for insertion loss, return loss (for single mode cables) and interferometric measurements prior to receiving 'Master Calibration' status.

"The need for calibration cables has been on the rise as more and more clients are working with applications that require verifiable proof of optical performance for testing applications", commented John Lee Jr, VP of sales for Timbercon.

"By providing performance and test reports with each cable, our customers can utilise actual performance data for each cable, ensuring more accurate correlation measurements".

Timbercon offers a recertification service for each Master Calibration Cable, allowing the user to return the cable at determined intervals for inspection, cleaning, and if necessary repolish and/or retermination.

on completion, each cable receives an updated performance/test report and a 'recertified' status.

Timbercon Master Calibration Cables utilise red jacketed fibre for easy differentiation from standard fibre cables and serialisation to allow simple matching to accompanying performance/test documentation.

All Master Calibration cables are available in single mode or multimode, simplex or duplex, with a wide range of connector, length, jacketing, and custom options to suit any environment.

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