PLC Splitter Chips and Modules
PLC splitters maximise a fibre network’s user capacity and boost ROI. These passive optical components are essential to outside plant Passive Optical Network (PON) installations.
Optical splitters are directly connected with fiber arrays using UV glue. The long-term reliability of the connection between the fiber array and the chip is crucial for the stability of a PON system.
Planar Lightwave Circuit (PLC) Splitter Chip
PLC splitter chip is a passive optical component that divides one or two light beams to multiple light signals uniformly. It is mainly applicable to PON (EPON, GPON, BPON, FTTX, etc) to connect the MDF and terminal equipment and branch the optical signal.
It is based on semiconductor technology, allowing for compact designs and higher splitting ratios than Fused Biconical Splitter. PLC splitters also operate in a wider range of wavelengths than other splitter types and are compatible with both CWDM and DWDM systems. However, they are vulnerable to excess insertion loss from fiber array misalignment with the PLC chip and splitting-ratio nonuniformity, which can affect transmission distances.
The global market for planar lightwave circuit splitter chips has been driven by the increasing need for high-speed data transmission in telecommunications networks. These devices offer optimum transmission of optical signals over long distances, and are ideal for use in high-density applications such as data centers.
The PLC splitter can be used in a variety of applications, including telecommunications networks, passive optical network, CATV, and fiber optic test equipment. They are available in a variety of configurations, including 1xN and 2xN, and can be supplied with a wide selection of connectors at the fiber termination. They are Telcordia GR 1209 and GR 1221 CORE qualified, and RoHS compliant. They are also highly reliable and operate in a wide temperature range.
PLC Splitter Wafer
The PLC Splitter Wafer is a key component of passive optical networks (PON) that make fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) connections possible. It splits the optical signal from a single optical cable into plc-splitter-chips multiple channels to provide network access for several users. It is more efficient than traditional FBT splitters and provides better stability in a variety of environments.
Unlike fused tapered optical devices, PLC splitters are not sensitive to wavelengths and can support a wide range of applications. In addition, they have a low minimum insertion loss and polarization dependent loss. These features make them a popular alternative to FBT splitters. Moreover, the insertion loss of PLC splitters varies with temperature, making them more resilient to harsh conditions.
Asymmetric PLC splitters are increasingly used by telecoms providers to maximize their fibre network’s capacity, reduce deployment costs, and increase ROI. These devices offer a variety of form factors and packaging options to accommodate different settings and applications. They also have a lower cost than traditional fusion-spliced optical devices.
The global PLC splitter market is growing at a fast rate due to the rapid expansion of the fibre optic network industry. Its use in CATV network systems, FTTX and PON systems is one of the major driving forces behind the market’s growth. In addition, rapid urbanization trends are contributing to the market’s demand.
Rack-mount PLC Splitter
Rack-mount PLC splitter is a passive component in Fiber to the Home network that adopts silica optical waveguide technology for optical power allocation from central office to customer premises. It offers cost effective and space saving networking solution in optical transmission system.
Rack PLC splitter is a compact and easy-to-install device that can be used in high-density network environments. It typically comes with pre-terminated fibers, making the installation process quick and simple. This allows you to save time and money during the deployment process, ensuring that your network is up and running quickly.
In addition to being convenient to install, Rack-mount PLC splitters are also designed for high performance. They have a wide operating wavelength range and offer low polarization dependent loss and high channel-to-channel uniformity. Additionally, they are able to operate under harsh environmental conditions and are extremely reliable.
PLC splitters are commonly used in Fiber to the x networks, CATV, and data communication centers. They are also frequently found in optical distribution frames (ODFs) to manage and distribute optical signals in telecommunications central offices. These rack-mount slide-out type optical distribution enclosures provide fiber splicing, splitting, termination, patching, storage, and management in one unit. In addition, they feature a standard size for easy installation and manufacturing fiber optic passive components support various adapter interfaces, including SC and FC. This makes them ideal for a variety of network applications.
PLC Splitter Module
PLC Splitter Module is a passive optical component used in fiber optic networks to distribute an optical signal. It uses planar lightwave circuit (PLC) technology to divide an optical input signal into multiple output ports. Its main advantages include low insertion loss, low polarization dependent loss (PDL) and high port uniformity. It also has a wide operating wavelength range and is Telcordia compliant.
It is a blockless type that has no fan-out blocks so it saves space and allows smaller splitter modules. It can be used with both bare and multimode optical cables with diameters of up to 3 mm. The rack mount PLC splitter can be used for FTTx projects, CATV or data communication centers. It offers excellent reliability and performance with features such as low insertion loss, low PDL, high return loss and ideal uniformity over a wide wavelength range (12601650nm).
Springoptic offer a variety of box and cassette-type PLC splitters with a wide range of 1 x N outputs. They are available in an ABS plastic modular cassette with ruggedized fiber jackets of 2mm up to 3mm, or LGX metal boxes for plug and play splitter applications. Customized designs are also welcome for specific customer needs. All splitters are Telcordia GR-1221 CORE qualified and RoHS compliant. They can be installed in standard 19″ splitter frames NBA 30104, 05, and are perfect for Central Office (CO) applications.