In fiber optic transmissions, extrinsic attenuation is
one of two main categorized factors that cause
attenuation (the reduction of signal strength during transmission).
Extrinsic attenuation is caused by external factors, such as a bend in the
optical fiber, called microbending or
macrobending, which causes a reduction of optical
power.
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