1 x 2 to 1 x 128 Fiber Optic Couplers

F-PLC Compact LGX and Rack Mount Fiber Optic Cable Splitters, Combiners, Couplers

The fiber optic splitter is a passive optical device that can split or separate an incident light beam into several light beams at a certain ratio.

1x2, 1x4, 1x8, 1x16, 1x32, 1x64 1U rack mount type PLC splitters and

2x2, 2x4, 2x8, 2x16, 2x32, 2x64 1U rack mount type PLC splitters.

There are four types of fiber optic connectors widely used for terminating single fibers. They are LC, SC, ST, and FC connectors. LC connector has a 1.25mm ceramic ferrule, which is only half the size of other connectors. It's a snap-in connector usually used for high-density applications. SC connector uses a 2.5mm ceramic ferrule and also features a snap-in connection for quick cable patching. Different from other connectors, the ST connector uses a bayonet twist-lock connection with a 2.5mm ferrule. Moreover, FC is a screw-type connector with a 2.5mm ferrule but is becoming less popular than LC and SC connectors. This fiber optic splitter/fiber coupler provides the highest-quality signal.

When terminating the optical fiber with a connector, you should also decide the polish type if the connector is not polished in advance. Generally, the connector end face will be polished to minimize back reflection of light. Using the mated polish styles, light can propagate through connectors with lower fiber loss. There are four types of polish styles - flat, PC, UPC, and APC polishes. Among them, UPC and APC types are more popular in the industry. The major difference between UPC and APC connectors is that the APC type is polished at an 8-degree angle while UPC has no angle, but they are both slightly curved for better core alignment. As for the color, the UPC connector is usually blue and the APC connector is green. Our Fiber Splitter provides the highest-quality data transfer available.

Please note that each 1x N Optical Splitter Coupler has its own specific INSERTION LOSS.

It is the loss of signal power resulting from the insertion of a device in a transmission line or optical fiber and is usually expressed in decibels (dB). The loss table below describes the signal loss for each type.