Optical splitters play an important role in FTTH PON networks where a single optical input is split into multiple output, thus allowing a single PON interface to be shared among many subscribers. The optical splitters have no active electronics and don’t require any power to operate. They are typically installed in each optical network between […]
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FBT Splitters vs. PLC Splitters: What Are the Differences?
Fiber optic splitters play an increasingly significant role in many of today’s optical network topologies. They provide capabilities that help users maximize the functionality of optical network circuits from FTTx systems to traditional optical networks. And usually they are placed in the central office or in one of the distribution points (outdoor or indoor). This […]
Two Common Types of Optical Splitters – FBT And PLC
Over the past few years, optical technology has made a huge step forward to meet the growing demands for optical performances in fiber applications. Take splitter technology for example, advances have been made in its fabrication and packaging, which makes optical splitters an even more important passive device in passive optical networks (PON). Optical Splitter […]
Differences between FBT and PLC Splitter
With the growing demand for optic signal transmission, fiber optic splitter becomes more and more important in today’s fiber optic communication. In terms of principle, optical cable splitter can be divided into FBT (Fused Biconical Taper) splitter and PLC (Planar Lightwave Circuit) splitter. Since, these two splitters have different working principles and applications, this post will make a […]
Fiber Optical Splitter Used into the Star Coupler
We know, fiber optical splitter is a key optical device in PON systems, which splits the optical signal power finally into all the output ports. In the PON field plant shown in the Figure, a 1×8 Fiber Splitter to 1×32 fiber splitter is placed on an electric pole, connecting the distribution optical cable in the air and […]
Four Requirements Promote the Development of PLC Passive Devices
The demand of PLC passive optical devices are increasing for information transmission, thus promoting the development of PLC technology, mainly from the four major areas requirements listed below. 1. Pressure From Backbone Network Communication Broadband subscribers are growing with growth rate of 20-30% per year, average traffic growth per user per year up to 20-30%. […]