Optical link budget calculator
Starting values are typical figures. Use the minimum transmit power and receive sensitivity from your optic's datasheet for a definitive answer.
Link should work
- Power budget
- 6.2 dB
- Fibre loss
- 3.5 dB
- Total loss
- 4.5 dB
- Margin after safety
- 0.7 dB
Also check the optic's maximum receive power on very short links; an attenuator may be needed. Dispersion limits are not included.
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