Designed for simultaneous fusion of multiple strands, up to 12 at once, ribbon splicers increase efficiency and reduce splicing time for large count fiber optic cables. They maintain typical splice losses below 0. 1 dB per fiber, thanks to mass fusion technology. Fiber optic splicing is the process of joining two fiber optic cables together so that light signals can pass with minimal loss or reflection. Splicing is typically required during cable installation, maintenance, or network expansion. The goal is to achieve the lowest possible optical loss (signal. This guide reveals the secrets to fusion splicing with little fluff—just proven, straightforward techniques refined from years of work in the field. Today's ODFs can support 5,000+ fusion splices within a footprint under 3 ft 2.