A simple and efficient variable optical attenuator (VOA) is achieved by using microbend gratings on single-mode fiber (SMF).The flatness of the attenuator is maintained for 100 nm along the CϩL band spectrum. Controlling the pressure will vary the attenuation depth of the device.
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