PLC splitter stands for Planar Lightwave Circuit Splitter. It is an optical splitter solution that uses quartz glass waveguide technology. PLC splitters provide low-cost optical signal distribution with small size and high reliability. They are designed for applications such as FTTx passive optical networks, CWDM, DWDM, and optical cable TV systems.

1. What is PLC Splitter
PLC splitter stands for Planar Lightwave Circuit Splitter, based on the special
technology of quartz glass waveguide and with precise and reliable micro-fiber
array ; it is the solution of a low-cost, small size and high reliability optical
splitters . PLCS devices have low insertion loss, low polarization loss, return loss.
products fit with Telcordia GR-1209-CORE, Telcordia GR-1221-
CORE.YD/T1117-2001 standards.
PLC Splitter (Planar waveguide Circuit optical splitter) are developed using silica
glass waveguide circuits and aligned fiber pigtails, integrated inside a miniature
package. PLC splitters provide low-cost solution for optical signal distribution,
with small form factor and superb reliability. They are designed for FTTx Passive
Optical Networks, CWDM, DWDM and optical cable TV System.
PLC Splitters have high quality performance, such as low insertion loss, low PDL,
high return loss and excellent uniformity over a wide wavelength range from 1260
nm to 1620 nm, and work in temperature from -40oC to +85oC.
LFO provides four appearances of PLC Splitter products to meet the needs of a
variety Applications of engineering design. Our products meet or exceed Telcordia
GR-1209-CORE and GR-1221-CORE reliability qualification requirement.
Bare PLC Splitter
It is used for small spaces can be easily placed in a formal joint boxes and splice
closure, In order to facilitate welding, does not need specially designed for space
reserved.
PLC Splitter with fan Out
PLC splitter with fan-out is mainly used for 0.9mm optical fiber where the ribbon
fiber can converted to 0.9mm optical fiber through fan-out, Fiber adapters can be
provided both for the input and out put ends of this kind of splitters so that they
can be used directly to meet the low demand on the size of the splitter, for
instance all kinds of precision splitter insertion box and splitter wall-mounted
cabinets.
Blockless PLC Splitter
Blockless PLC splitter uses PLC & Package technology to split one wavelength into
many ports, from 4 way to 32 way. It has no fan-out block so you can save space
and achieve smaller splitter modules.
PLC Splitter Box
For field applications, There are a variety of cassette or box type splitter products
that are connectorized and/or pluggable. PLC Splitter Box are available in the

2. form of either module cassette, rack-mount or wall-mount box with fiber
diameters up to 3 mm. These rugged products give field engineers great ease in
handling and installation and are suitable for both indoor and outdoor
applications. We also provide customized design for customer specific
application.
Product Series:
PLC Splitter Devices
PLC Splitter micro-encapsulated module
PLC Splitter splitter-in module
PLC Splitter ABS module
PLC Splitter tray-in module
PLC Splitter 19-inch chassis module
PLC Splitter wall-mounted module
Features:
1:compact compact design
2:low insertion loss and low PDL
3:High Reliability
4:high-channel count
5:operating wavelength range
6:Wide operating temperature range
7:package and customized dimensions according to customer requirements
Application:
FTTH system
LAN, WAN and MAN
analog / digital passive optical network
cable TV network
Other fiber-optic system
Ingellen PLC splitter family has two series: 1xN plc splitter and 2xN plc
splitter(N=2, 4, 8, 16, 32, 64 and 128). Such as splitter 1x2, splitter 1x4. All of
the specifications can be tailored for different applications and markets. The most
significant advantage of PLC technology is that their small physical size has made
it possible to place them anywhere in the GPON network. All of these PLC splitters
are guaranteed with high performance and high reliability that surpass Telcordia
requirements.
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