Fiber Optic PLC Splitter: Efficient Splitting, Precise Coupling

What Is a Fiber Optic PLC Splitter?

A fiber optic PLC splitter is an important component in fiber optic transmission systems, used for splitting and combining optical power. A fiber optic PLC splitter mainly consists of a chip and a fiber array, with the fiber array coupled to both ends of the chip. Fiber optic PLC splitters can evenly split light, distributing the signal uniformly to users, and can have up to 64 channels. They are widely used in passive optical networks to maximize the user capacity of fiber networks. The development of fiber-to-the-room technology has also increased the demand for non-uniform splitters. Additionally, due to their compact structure and small size, which does not require a lot of installation space, they are often used in various distribution boxes.

Working Principle of Fiber Optic PLC Splitter

The working principle of the fiber optic PLC splitter is based on the coherent nature of the optical wavefront. By controlling the polarization state of the optical signal, it achieves splitting, coupling, and combining of the optical signal. Specifically, the fiber optic PLC splitter contains a series of precise optical waveguide structures that can guide optical signals on the chip to perform splitting or combining operations.

Features of MEISU's Fiber Optic PLC Splitters

• High extinction ratio

  
  

• Compact size

  
  

• High reliability

  
  

• Wide operating wavelength range

  
  

• Good channel-to-channel consistency

Applications of Fiber Optic PLC Splitters

Fiber optic PLC splitters are widely used in various fields, including but not limited to:

PON/FTTX (Passive Optical Network/Fiber to the Home)

In fiber broadband access networks, fiber optic PLC splitters are used to distribute optical signals to multiple users, achieving high-speed and large-capacity broadband access.

Fiber optic testing/measurement

In the testing and maintenance of fiber optic communication systems, fiber optic PLC splitters can be used for the distribution and measurement of optical signals, improving testing efficiency and accuracy.

CATV (Cable Television)

In cable television networks, fiber optic PLC splitters are used to distribute optical signals to different TV programs and channels, ensuring high-quality transmission of TV signals.