Optical Front End
AssemblyThe shared optical port: a directional coupler routes outgoing pulses to the test port and returning backscatter to the receiver, behind an interchangeable connector adapter, with a separate visual fault locator laser. A full specification article for this item is being written. Meanwhile its bill of materials and connections are below.
Optical Front End parts and their functions
5 top-level parts · 6 parts in total · full bill of materials below
| # | Part | Qty | What it does |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Directional Coupler | 1× | Directional coupler/circulator |
| 2 | Port Adapter | 1× | Interchangeable connector adapter |
| 3 | Internal Pigtail | 1× | Internal fiber pigtail |
| 4 | Visual Fault Locator | 1× | 650 nm visual fault locator |
| 5 | Dust Cap | 2× | Port dust caps |
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Bill of materials for Optical Front End
5 top-level lines · 5 rows shown · 6 parts total · indented to 3 levels| # | Item / sub-assembly | Part no. | Qty/assy | Ext. qty | Parts | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Directional Coupler | otdr-tester-coupler | 1× | 1 | · | part |
| 2 | Port Adapter | otdr-tester-port-adapter | 1× | 1 | · | part |
| 3 | Internal Pigtail | otdr-tester-pigtail | 1× | 1 | · | part |
| 4 | Visual Fault Locator | otdr-tester-vfl | 1× | 1 | · | part |
| 5 | Dust Cap | otdr-tester-dust-cap | 2× | 2 | · | part |
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Where the optical front end is used
1 product across 1 domain contain it, directly or inside a sub-assemblyUsed in 1 assembly
Sourcing: possible vendors
Browse the supplier directory → Prices, MOQ, and lead times are algorithmic estimates, not quotes, and not claims about these companies. Company mappings are curated by keyword; est. price band $1–$80. How estimates work| Vendor | HQ | Specialty | MOQ | Lead time |
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| sunnyoptical.com ↗ | Ningbo, CN | Optics & camera modules | 1,000 pcs | 8–12 wks |
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Shenzhen, CN | Camera modules | 1,000 pcs | 8–12 wks |
| vvdntech.com ↗ | Gurugram, IN | Electronics & camera modules | 1,000 pcs | 8–12 wks |
| truly.net ↗ | Shanwei, CN | Displays & camera modules | 1,000 pcs | 8–12 wks |
| aactechnologies.com ↗ | Singapore | Acoustics & optics | 1,000 pcs | 8–12 wks |