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Splices, connectors, and power couplers for field and office use

Dalgleish, 1980

Document ID
16039815338559043167
Author
Dalgleish J
Publication year
Publication venue
Proceedings of the IEEE

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The functions of splices, connectors, and power couplers are reviewed. Parameters of interest to system designers are identified. The sources of loss in splices and connectors are summarized and typical loss values given. Specific designs of splices, connectors, and …
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