What Is a Fan-Out PLC Fiber Optic Splitter?
Planar Lightwave Circuit (PLC) Splitter is a passive optical power management device that utilizes silica optical waveguide technology to distribute or combine optical signals. It has a wide operating wavelength range, good channel-to-channel uniformity and small size.
TING ESUN provides 1xN and 2xN PLC splitters in a wide variety of ports, port configurations, split values and wavelength specifications to meet the exact needs of different markets and applications. They are connectorized and designed for immediate plug-and-play use in network systems.
Low Excess Loss
Fanout splitters are ideal for terminating optical fiber distribution cables, also known as loose tube fiber, ribbon cable or other types of multimode or single-mode optical fiber. They offer low PDL (psi-induced loss) and low insertion loss. They are also designed to protect the fragile tight buffered strands of fiber cables.
The passive optical PLC splitter is a network component that evenly divides an incoming optical signal into multiple output channels (2-64). It is commonly used in the FTTH/FTTT networks and offers excellent channel-to-channel uniformity and stability. It uses silica wave guide technology and is a member of the FBT family of products.
PLC splitters come in a variety of packages including fan-out, module and rack mount. They can be installed in a variety of network equipment such as junction and distribution boxes. They are a good choice for FTTH access networks due to their high reliability and small size.
Low Insertion Loss
Fan-out PLC splitter is an important passive component in fiber optic networks, enabling them to support multiple users or devices on a single optical fiber. These components are available in a wide range of options, from basic fused biconical taper (FBT) and planar lightwave circuit (PLC) models to more specialized types such as tree and star couplers.
FBT splitters are made by fusing and stretching two or more fibers together, while PLC splitters use a flat waveguide that is etched with a series of trenches or ridges to divide the signal. Both offer low insertion loss and excellent channel uniformity.
Compared to bare fiber splitters, which leave fiber on both ends and are spliced directly onto incoming and outgoing fiber cables, wall-mounted PLC splitters are designed for mounting in cabinets and enclosures, making them easier to install in high-density wiring closets or equipment racks. They also feature a compact and miniature design that makes them ideal for deployment in harsh environments or permanent enterprise installations.
Low Polarization Dependent Loss
PLC splitters are important passive components of FTTH networks. They can help carriers deliver broadband services to homes and businesses using a single optical fiber. There are two main fan-out-fiber-optic-plc-splitters types of optical splitters: fused biconical taper (FBT) and planar lightwave circuit (PLC). FBT splitters are made by fusing and stretching two or more optical fibers together to create a single assembly. PLC splitters are based on a flat silica waveguide that is etched with trenches or ridges to separate the optical signal into multiple outputs. They can support a larger number of splits than FBT splitters and offer better performance in terms of insertion loss and wavelength uniformity.
Bare-fiber type PLC splitters have bare fibers left on both ends, which allow network engineers to splice them freely. Blockless-type PLC splitters are housed in a compact stainless steel tube and terminated with SC, LC, and FC connectors. They can be installed in a variety of transfer boxes and distribution cabinets.
Wide Operating Wavelength Range
PLC splitters are micro-optical devices based on silica optical waveguide technology that can distribute and combine optical signals. They are characterized by small size, high reliability and wide operating wavelength range. They are a critical component in the optical transmission network.
Optical power distribution is one of the most important aspects of passive optical networks (such as EPON, BPON, FTTH, etc) because it realizes power sharing between subscribers. Optical fiber PLC splitters are available in a wide variety of port configurations and split ratios, including 1xn, 2xn and more. TING ESUN single-mode PLC splitters are designed with guaranteed performance specifications that meet Telcordia requirements and can be customized to fit precise application needs.
Among them, bare fiber PLC splitters are unterminated and could be spliced to the optical fibers in distribution cables and drop cable to provide optical power distribution. They are widely used in FTTH Passive Optical Network as EPON Splitter and GPON Splitter.
Super Reliability
The 1 x 2 Singlemode Mini PLC Fiber Optic Splitter allows you to take one single-mode optical fiber and split it into two individual strands of optical fiber. This is a great solution for FTTH Passive Optical Network (EPON, GPON, and FTTX) applications.
This type of PLC splitter looks much like a bare fiber PLC splitter but without the pigtail. It’s often installed in a distribution box or other fiber enclosure. These types of plc splitters come in various port configurations, split values, and wavelength specifications for maximum flexibility in your telecommunication network.
Fan-out splitters are also important for projects involving low-strand count, compact cables such as Micro Distribution Cable. These types of cables contain several fibers within the same jacket and require a careful termination process. Fan-out kits are a great way to protect these tightly buffered strands from potential risk of exposure and damage during the installation process.
Miniature Size
PLC splitters are a type of passive optical network component that uses silica optical waveguide technology to distribute Fiber Optic assemblies light from the central office to multiple premise locations. They have stronger fiber protection and less space requirement than bare fiber or FBT (fused biconical taper) splitters. They are mainly used in a variety of junction and distribution boxes or network cabinets.
Tray-type PLC optical splitters are often installed in fiber patch panels or cabinets for better cable management and easier signal transmission. Their ports are clearly marked to prevent misconnections and failures. The tray-type PLC splitter also has a space-saving design to reduce the number of ports needed for the same amount of signal distribution.
LGX box-type PLC splitters use a strong metal box to protect the passive optical components inside. They have a plug-and-play method for deployment, eliminating the need for field splicing or skilled personnel.