Optical Splitter:
- This is one of the important component used in FTTH.
- It is required to distribute the signal to numbers of premises.
- It should have the following qualities::
- Low insertion loss,
- low input polarization sensitivity,
- excellent uniformity,
- and low return loss
- You will get configuration of 1X4, 1X8, 1X16, 1X32 and 1x64 port.
Specifications of one of the splitter is given here for reference:
Return Loss (dB) Min *55(50)
Operating Temperature (°C)-5~ +75
Storage Temperature (°C)-40 ~ +85
Fiber length1m or custom length
Fiber TypeCorning SMF-28e fiber
Connector TypeCustom specified
Power Handling (mW)300
PLC (Planar Lightwave Circuit):
PLC splitter manufacturing technology is more complex. It uses semiconductor technology (lithography, etching, developer technology) production, hence it is more difficult to manufacture. Therefore, the price of the device is higher.
FBT (Fused Biconical Taper) splitter.FBT splitter is made out of materials that are easily available, for example steel, fiber, hot dorm and others. All of these materials are low-price, which determines the low cost of the device itself.
