Product overviewPlanar lightwave circuit (PLC) fiber splitters in ABS box packaging provide passive optical power distribution for access networks and FTTx deployments. The assemblies integrate PLC technology on a quartz substrate to split, combine and route optical signals with consistent channel performance across a broad wavelength range.
Product features- Wide operating wavelength: 1260–1650 nm suitable for access, FTTx and CATV networks
- Low insertion loss and high channel uniformity to maintain link budgets
- Low polarization-dependent loss (PDL) for stable signal quality
- ABS box housing for easy installation: wall- or rack-mountable
- Multiple connector and packaging options to match installation requirements
Product application- Optical fiber access networks (EPON/GPON/BPON)
- FTTx deployments and building fiber distribution
- Fiber optic sensing and monitoring systems
- Telecommunication, LAN and CATV distribution
Specifications (summary table)Model | Fiber | Wavelength (nm) | Insertion Loss (dB) | Loss Uniformity (dB) | PDL (dB) | Return Loss (dB) | Directivity (dB) | Operating Temperature (℃)
Nx2 (N=1 or 2) | G657A or customer specified | 1260–1650 | ≤3.9 | ≤0.6 | ≤0.15 | UPC ≥50; APC ≥60 | ≥55 | -40 to +85
Nx4 (N=1 or 2) | G657A or customer specified | 1260–1650 | ≤7.1 | ≤0.6 | ≤0.15 | UPC ≥50; APC ≥60 | ≥55 | -40 to +85
Nx8 (N=1 or 2) | G657A or customer specified | 1260–1650 | ≤10.3 | ≤0.8 | ≤0.2 | UPC ≥50; APC ≥60 | ≥55 | -40 to +85
Nx16 (N=1 or 2) | G657A or customer specified | 1260–1650 | ≤13.3 | ≤1.2 | ≤0.2 | UPC ≥50; APC ≥60 | ≥55 | -40 to +85
Nx32 (N=1 or 2) | G657A or customer specified | 1260–1650 | ≤16.3 | ≤1.5 | ≤0.2 | UPC ≥50; APC ≥60 | ≥55 | -40 to +85
Nx64 (N=1 or 2) | G657A or customer specified | 1260–1650 | ≤19.8 | ≤2.0 | ≤0.3 | UPC ≥50; APC ≥60 | ≥55 | -40 to +85
Characteristics / technical specifications- Nx2 (N=1 or 2): Fiber: G657A or customer specified; Wavelength: 1260–1650 nm; Insertion Loss: ≤3.9 dB; Loss Uniformity: ≤0.6 dB; PDL: ≤0.15 dB; Return Loss: UPC ≥50 dB; APC ≥60 dB; Directivity: ≥55 dB; Operating Temperature: -40°C to +85°C.
- Nx4 (N=1 or 2): Fiber: G657A or customer specified; Wavelength: 1260–1650 nm; Insertion Loss: ≤7.1 dB; Loss Uniformity: ≤0.6 dB; PDL: ≤0.15 dB; Return Loss: UPC ≥50 dB; APC ≥60 dB; Directivity: ≥55 dB; Operating Temperature: -40°C to +85°C.
- Nx8 (N=1 or 2): Fiber: G657A or customer specified; Wavelength: 1260–1650 nm; Insertion Loss: ≤10.3 dB; Loss Uniformity: ≤0.8 dB; PDL: ≤0.2 dB; Return Loss: UPC ≥50 dB; APC ≥60 dB; Directivity: ≥55 dB; Operating Temperature: -40°C to +85°C.
- Nx16 (N=1 or 2): Fiber: G657A or customer specified; Wavelength: 1260–1650 nm; Insertion Loss: ≤13.3 dB; Loss Uniformity: ≤1.2 dB; PDL: ≤0.2 dB; Return Loss: UPC ≥50 dB; APC ≥60 dB; Directivity: ≥55 dB; Operating Temperature: -40°C to +85°C.
- Nx32 (N=1 or 2): Fiber: G657A or customer specified; Wavelength: 1260–1650 nm; Insertion Loss: ≤16.3 dB; Loss Uniformity: ≤1.5 dB; PDL: ≤0.2 dB; Return Loss: UPC ≥50 dB; APC ≥60 dB; Directivity: ≥55 dB; Operating Temperature: -40°C to +85°C.
- Nx64 (N=1 or 2): Fiber: G657A or customer specified; Wavelength: 1260–1650 nm; Insertion Loss: ≤19.8 dB; Loss Uniformity: ≤2.0 dB; PDL: ≤0.3 dB; Return Loss: UPC ≥50 dB; APC ≥60 dB; Directivity: ≥55 dB; Operating Temperature: -40°C to +85°C.