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Fiber Optic MiniCourse: Reading An OTDR Trace


Receive Cable

OTDR


A receive cable is used on the far end of the cable under test to allow the OTDR to measure the far end connection loss and even the total loss of the cable plant. Like the launch cable, the receive cable must match the fiber in the cable under test and have a compatible connector.


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