Several Common Package Types of PLC Optical Splitter
PLC Splitter is based on planar lightwave circuit technology, which is widely used in PON. It is with superior optical performance, high stability and high reliability. There are different package types of PLC splitters to meet different application requirements. Here are eight major package types of PLC optical splitters.
Bare Fiber PLC Splitter
The bare fiber type PLC optical splitter leaves bare fiber on all its ends. It is mainly suitable for occasions that are not frequently disassembled, such as cable connector boxes and fiber distribution trays. It can be directly installed in the fiber optic splicing closure.
Blockless Fiber PLC Splitter
Blockless fiber PLC splitter is packaged with stainless tube with connector at the bare fiber ends. Connectors are commonly available with SC, LC, FC and ST types. It can be used in a variety of installation ways because of its small size and stronger packing.
Fan-out PLC Splitter
PLC splitter with fan-out is mainly used for 0.9mm optical fiber，added with a length of fan-out kit to convert to different single fiber. The end of the fiber can be connected with different types of connectors.
ABS Box PLC Splitter
The ABS PLC splitter supports the protection of inner components, it is suitable for reliable installation in your system design and manufacturing. It can provide easier and more flexible cabling. It is one of the most widely used types of optical splitters for network operators.
Rack Type PLC Splitter
Rack type PLC splitter is pre-settled the PLC splitter in the 19” 1U ODF terminal box. Using metal box packaging, it is easy for installation in the fiber optic projects and well protected the PLC fiber optic splitters. 1U Rack Mount Fiber PLC splitter supports SC, LC, FC or ST connectors for choice. The rack type PLC splitters suit for the indoor or outdoor applications in FTTx projects, CATV or data communication centers.
Wall-mounted Type PLC Splitter
The box of wall-mounted type PLC splitter is usually made of ABS. Providing reliable protection for the direct, terminal or branching connection of fiber. With double deck structure, the upper deck is for PLC splitter distribution, and the bottom deck is for fiber splicing. Wall-Mounted type PLC Splitter is applied to a terminal access link FTTH access system. It is especially for connecting and protection for fiber cable for FTTH. This terminal box applies to the communications room and various network room wall installation or desktop installation.
LGX Type PLC Splitter
LGX splitter is a type of optical power management device with small metallic box package, which can mount multiple pieces on a 19” frames of 1U / 2U / 3U high unit.
Plug-in Type PLC Splitter
Plug-in type PLC splitter is a type of optical power management device that is fabricated using silica optical waveguide technology. It features high reliability, wide operating wavelength range and good channel-to-channel uniformity, and is widely used in PON networks to realize optical signal power splitting. 1xN and 2xN splitter can be provided for specific applications.
Different types of PLC splitters are to meet with different needs in OLT and ONT connection and splitting of optical signals over FTTH passive optical networks. HYC offers a wide selection of splitter boxes and modules including ABS box PLC Splitters, LGX splitter, Rack type PLC Splitter and so on.
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