Splicing conditions affecting insertion loss.
| Splicing condition | Unit | Level-1 | Level-2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overlap length (Lov) | μm | Lov-1 | Lov-2 |
| Taper length (Ltp) | μm | Ltp-1 | Ltp-2 |
| Arc power (Pac) | mA | Pac-1 | Pac-2 |
| Arc time (Tac) | ms | Tac-1 | Tac-2 |
| Taper wait time (Ttw) | ms | Ttw-1 | Ttw-2 |
| Taper speed (Stp) | μm/ms | Stp-1 | Stp-2 |