PLC Splitter

PLC Fiber Splitter – 1x128, 2x64, PM, ABS & Blockless Customized at Fibermart with FREE Shipping & Lifetime Warranty

PLC Fiber Splitter is used to split the fiber optic light equal into several parts at a same ratio. It is an important component used in Passive Optical Network (PON), therefore also called PON Fiber Splitter. There are mainly two kinds of PON Fiber Splitters: one is the traditional fused type splitter known as FBT Coupler or FBT Coupler Splitter, which features competitive price; the other is the PLC Splitter based on the PLC (Planar Lightwave Circuit) technology, which has a compact size and suits for density applications with equal output breakouts. Buy fiber optic splitter, buy fiber optic cable splitter at Fibermart! High quality Fiber PLC Splitter, Fiber Optic PLC Splitter, PM PLC Splitter from Fibermart to global.

Introduction

Fibermart PLC Fiber Splitter is a critical, high-density passive optical component engineered to efficiently distribute optical signals in modern networks. Based on advanced Planar Lightwave Circuit (PLC) technology, it splits an input light signal into multiple, uniform output signals, forming the core of Passive Optical Network (PON) architectures. Available in compact 1xN and 2xN configurations, from 1x2 to 1x128, and in multiple packaging types including ABS Box, Rack-mount, and Bare Fiber, this splitter delivers unparalleled reliability, low polarization-dependent loss, and exceptional signal uniformity for the most demanding FTTH, data center, and enterprise applications.

Features

● Manufactured by fiber optic waveguide technicales on fiber array and plc chips, enabling superior performance over traditional FBT splitters.

● Offered in a complete range of 1xN (e.g., 1x4, 1x8, 1x32, 1x64) and 2xN (up to 2x128) layouts to suit any network branching requirement.

● Available in industry-standard ABS Box modules for easy integration, 1U Rack-mount units for high-density central offices, and compact Bare Fiber (blockless) types.

● Delivers low insertion loss (e.g., ≤10.5dB for 1x8), high return loss (≥55dB), minimal polarization-dependent loss (≤0.3dB), stable operation across 1260-1650nm.

● Wide temperature range (-40°C to +85°C) and tested to meet rigorous industry standards such as Telcordia GR-1221-CORE, GR-1209-CORE, and RoHS directives.

● 100% Tested with individual Testing Report, CE, RoHS, FCC, ISO9001 Certificated for each unit to ensure High performance and Zero Failure in Lifetime Warranty.

Principles

A PLC Splitter operates using integrated optical waveguides fabricated on a silica-based chip. Unlike fused couplers, it utilizes photolithographic semiconductor manufacturing techniques to etch precise branching waveguide paths onto this chip. When an input light signal enters the chip, the waveguide network passively and evenly divides the optical power among the multiple output channels. This planar technology ensures the split ratio is virtually insensitive to the input light's wavelength, allowing a single device to support multiple transmission bands (e.g., 1310nm, 1490nm, 1550nm) simultaneously, which is essential for triple-play services in PON systems.

The result is a device with exceptionally uniform output power across all channels and minimal variation with temperature or polarization changes. For specialized applications requiring control over the light's polarization state, Polarization Maintaining (PM) PLC Splitters are available. These incorporate PM fiber aligned to the chip's waveguide axis to preserve the linear polarization of the signal throughout the splitting process, which is critical for coherent detection systems and sensing applications.

Applications

● Fiber-to-the-Home (FTTH) Passive Optical Networks (PON)

● Data Center Optical Signal Distribution

● Cable Television (CATV) Broadcast Networks

● Local Area Network (LAN) and Enterprise Cabling

● Optical Sensing and Test Equipment

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