PLC Splitters and Fiber Optic Splitters
PLC splitters are mainly used to distribute optical signals from Central Office (CO) to multiple premises locations. They are characterized by their high reliability, wide operating wavelength range, good channel-to-channel uniformity and small size.
Fan Out Kits are essential when terminating loose tube buffered fiber cables. They prevent the risky exposition of sensitive 250um bare fibers to outside threats.
1. Miniaturization
PLC splitter is a passive component used to distribute optical signals from the central office (CO) to many premise locations. It is widely used in FTTx network, LAN/WAN, CATV and FTTH applications. With the advance of semiconductor fabrication technology, it is now possible to miniaturize PLC splitter. The traditional fused-biconical taper devices have been replaced by advanced semiconductor PLC splitter modules, which are much smaller and more robust.
Bare ribbon fiber optical PLC splitter has the advantage of minimizing space occupation during fan-out-fiber-optic-plc-splitters the wiring process. This type of PLC splitter leaves the fiber on both ends which allows network engineers to splice freely according to their application. Bare fiber PLC splitters are also more rugged and have stronger fiber protection than pigtail cassettes, which are more fragile.
Blockless PLC splitter is another type of PLC splitter which has the advantages of being more compact and easier to install in a fiber distribution box. It is similar to bare ribbon fiber optical PLC splitter, but it comes with a plastic ABS box to protect the device from various installation environments and requirements.
Optical PLC splitter fanout kits are designed for a quick and simple installation with minimum cost. These kits come with the necessary components, including a single-mode planar lightwave circuit splitter and a fanout kit. It uses an advanced silica glass waveguide process with precision aligned fiber pigtails integrated into a small package.
2. Stronger Fiber Protection
Fiber optic splitters are important network components that allow a single optical fiber to serve multiple end points, such as homes or businesses. They divide a single incoming optical signal into multiple output signals, which are then transmitted through individual output fiber cables to each end point.
There are two main types of fiber optic splitters: fused biconical taper (FBT) and planar lightwave circuit (PLC). FBT splitters use a fusing and stretching method to create the split, while PLC splitters use a flat waveguide made from silica to divide the optical signal.
A fanout PLC splitter is mainly used for ribbon fiber which can be separated into different 0.9mm optical fibers. It features robust fan-out sections, which allows for immediate plug-and-play integration into network systems. These devices are designed to meet Telcordia GR 1221 CORE qualifications and are RoHS compliant.
Bare fiber PLC splitters leave bare fibers at both ends, so they can be directly spliced into optical fibers in distribution cables and drop cables. They are widely used in FTTH passive optical LANs and GPON networks, such as EPON and GFON.
Blockless PLC splitters resemble bare fiber splitters in appearance, but they feature a stainless tube package to provide stronger fiber protection. They also have fiber optic connectors at the bare fiber ends, commonly available in SC, LC, FC and ST types, which eliminate the need for splicing during installation. These types of splitters are typically used with wall mount FTTH boxes, ODFs and other network cabinets for various connections.
3. Easy Installation
PLC splitter is a passive optical network device which has a high performance and low cost. It is a key component in EPON, GPON, BPON, FTTX, FTTH etc. It is designed for connecting the main distribution frame and the terminal equipment. It is a space saving solution and can be used in in-ground and earial pedestals as well as rack mount system.
KINGTON 1xN and 2xN PLC Splitter Fanout Kits provide a simple, cost effective way of terminating fiber optic cables that have loose buffer or ribbon strands that are not designed for permanent termination. The kits consist of a piece of 900 mm Hytrel tubing with bare strands inserted into the tubing and then terminated by Fiber Optic assemblies connectors. The bare fibers have varying lengths depending on the cable type and the kit is pre-configured for 4, 6 or 12 fiber applications.
These kits offer a simple, cost effective way of terminating Gigabit Ethernet over Fiber (GEF) cable with bare fibers or 900 mb/s loose buffer or ribbon cables. The bare fibers can be easily cut and stripped with a blade or stripper, and the strands are then ready for a connector. They provide a much higher level of fiber protection than standard bare splice closures and are easy to install on a wall or in a box. The kits are available in a variety of configurations, port numbers and wavelength specifications to meet specific customer requirements and Telcordia reliability requirements.
4. Easy Maintenance
Fiber optic splitters have a crucial role to play in the operation of high-speed telecommunication networks, allowing a single optical fiber to serve multiple end-points. Their ability to efficiently distribute light signals into multiple outputs reduces the overall cost of network infrastructure and increases scalability, making them a critical component of Fiber to the Home (FTTH) networks.
There are two primary types of PLC splitters – Planar Lightwave Circuit and Fused Biconical Taper (FBT). The former uses a planar waveguide circuit to separate wavelengths, while the latter is made by heating and fusing two optical fibers together. PLC splitters are typically favored for their superior performance in terms of signal loss and wavelength uniformity compared to FBT devices, and can support higher splitting ratios.
There are also two different ways of distributing PLC splitters within the FTTH network. The centralized distribution method has one splitter on the OLT PON port and 32 fibers are then routed through distribution panels, splice ports and access point connectors to individual homes. The cascaded distribution option, on the other hand, has one splitter in the central office and then a series of splitters are installed in the feeder, distribution and drop segments of ODN. Both the centralized and the cascaded solutions feature symmetrical PLC splitters and are usually mounted in patch panels or special indoor cabinets.