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-Seymour Goldstein
The reflectance measured with an OTDR, except for the outliers caused by debris, remained very
stable at -77 dB. See Figure 4 below.
We have demonstrated, with a sample of one, what is possible from an SC/APC connector pair
after repeated matings/de-matings, if done in a clean environment. For any outlier that appeared,
cleaning restored the next measurement to the measurement prior to the outlier data point. Testing
stopped after 5000 matings which took several days.
Since the sample size was one, by no means do these measurements represent all connector
performance. However, the measurements on one sample do provide some insight into what you might
expect from your connectors if they are cared for. So, protect your investment and keep your connectors
clean. Your launch cords will thank you.