Insertion Module PLC Splitter

Fiber Optic PLC Splitter is an essential passive component in Fiber to the Home network.
The full name of PLC Splitter is Planar Lightwave Circuit Splitter. It adopts silica optical waveguide technology and is used for optical power allocation from central office to customer premises in FTTx and FTTH networks.
PLC Splitter offers a cost effective and space saving networking solution in optical transmission system.

Insertion Module PLC Splitters is packaged in a standard size module, installed in Optical Splitter Box or Fiber Distribution Hub. Insertion Module PLC Splitters as passive optical splitters are widely used for FTTH Passive Optical Network, including EPON (as EPON Splitter) and GPON (as GPON Splitter).

PLC Splitters are available in a variety of port configurations, including 2 way splitter, 4 way splitter, 8 way splitter, 16 way splitter, 32 way splitter, 64 way splitter, etc.

Features:

  • Uniform power splitting
  • Compact package dimension
  • Low polarization dependent loss
  • Good channel-to-channel uniformity
  • Low Insertion Loss and high Return Loss
  • Environmentally and mechanically stable
  • Wide operating wavelength range from 1260nm to 1650nm

Applications:

  • Telecommunication networks
  • PON (Passive Optical Network)
  • FTTX, FTTH (Fiber to the Home)

Standards:

  • Telcordia GR-1209 and GR-1221

Specifications:

Table 1: Performance for 1×N PLC Splitter
Note: All measurements are done at room temperature without connectors.

Port Configuration1×21×41×81×161×321×64
Operating Wavelength (nm)1260~1650
Insertion Loss (dB)Typ.3.66.810.013.016.019.5
Max.4.07.310.513.716.921.0
Loss Uniformity (dB)Typ.0.40.50.51.01.01.5
Max.0.60.60.81.21.52.5
Return Loss (dB)555555555555
PDL (dB)Typ.0.10.10.10.10.20.2
Max.0.20.20.30.30.30.4
Directivity (dB)555555555555
Fiber Length (m)1.0 or customized
Fiber TypeCorning SMF-28e or customized
Wavelength Dependent Loss (dB)Typ.0.20.20.20.30.30.3
Max.0.30.30.30.50.50.5
Temperature Stability (-40~+85°C) (dB)Typ.0.30.30.30.40.40.4
Max.0.50.50.50.50.50.5
Operating Temperature (°C)-40~+85°C
Storage Temperature (°C)-40~+85°C

Table 2: Performance for 1×N PLC Splitter
Note: All measurements are done at room temperature with connectors.

Port Configuration1×21×41×81×161×321×64
Operating Wavelength (nm)1260~1650
Insertion Loss (dB)Typ.4.07.010.313.516.520.0
Max.4.57.711.014.217.521.5
Loss Uniformity (dB)Typ.0.40.50.51.01.01.5
Max.0.60.60.81.21.52.5
Return Loss (dB)555555555555
PDL (dB)Typ.0.10.10.10.10.20.2
Max.0.20.20.30.30.30.4
Directivity (dB)555555555555
Fiber Length (m)1.0 or customized
Fiber TypeCorning SMF-28e or customized
Wavelength Dependent Loss (dB)Typ.0.20.20.20.30.30.3
Max.0.30.30.30.50.50.5
Temperature Stability (-40~+85°C) (dB)Typ.0.30.30.30.40.40.4
Max.0.50.50.50.50.50.5
Operating Temperature (°C)-40~+85°C
Storage Temperature (°C)-40~+85°C

Table 3: Performance for 2×N PLC Splitter
Note: All measurements are done at room temperature without connectors.

Port Configuration2×22×42×82×162×322×64
Operating Wavelength (nm)1260~1650
Insertion Loss (dB)4.07.611.014.517.521.0
Loss Uniformity (dB)0.81.51.52.02.52.5
Return Loss (dB)555555555555
PDL (dB)0.20.20.40.40.40.4
Directivity (dB)555555555555
Fiber Length (m)1.0 or customized
Fiber TypeCorning SMF-28e or customized
Wavelength Dependent Loss (dB)0.50.50.50.50.50.5
Temperature Stability (-40~+85°C) (dB)0.50.50.50.50.50.5
Operating Temperature (°C)-40~+85°C
Storage Temperature (°C)-40~+85°C

Table 4: Performance for 2×N PLC Splitter
Note: All measurements are done at room temperature with connectors.

Port Configuration2×22×42×82×162×322×64
Operating Wavelength (nm)1260~1650
Insertion Loss (dB)4.58.111.615.018.021.5
Loss Uniformity (dB)0.81.51.52.02.52.5
Return Loss (dB)555555555555
PDL (dB)0.20.20.40.40.40.4
Directivity (dB)555555555555
Fiber Length (m)1.0 or customized
Fiber TypeCorning SMF-28e or customized
Wavelength Dependent Loss (dB)0.50.50.50.50.50.5
Temperature Stability (-40~+85°C) (dB)0.50.50.50.50.50.5
Operating Temperature (°C)-40~+85°C
Storage Temperature (°C)-40~+85°C
Package Dimension
Size (L×W×H) (mm) Port
128×101×25 1×2 2×2 1×4 2×4 1×8 2×8
128×101×51 1×16 2×16
130×101×102 1×32 2×32
130×101×206 1×64 2×64
 
Ordering Information:
Brand MAY
Name PLC: PLC Splitter
Port 12: 1×2
14: 1×4
18: 1×8
116: 1×16
132: 1×32
132H: 1×32 Horizontal type
164: 1×64
22: 2×2
24: 2×4
28: 2×8
216: 2×16
232: 2×32
264: 2×64
Package I: insertion module
Connector SU: SC/UPC
SA: SC/APC
FU: FC/UPC
FA: FC/APC
LA: LC/APC
For example:
Picture Model Description
MAY-PLC-14-I-SU PLC Splitter, 1×4, insertion module package, with 5 pieces of SC/UPC connectors and adapters
MAY-PLC-18-I-SU PLC Splitter, 1×8, insertion module package, with 9 pieces of SC/UPC connectors and adapters
MAY-PLC-116-I-SU PLC Splitter, 1×16, insertion module package, with 17 pieces of SC/UPC connectors and adapters
MAY-PLC-132-I-SU PLC Splitter, 1×32, insertion module package, with 33 pieces of SC/UPC connectors and adapters
MAY-PLC-132H-I-SU PLC Splitter, 1×32, insertion module package, horizontal type, with 33 pieces of SC/UPC connectors and adapters
MAY-PLC-164-I-SU PLC Splitter, 1×64, insertion module package, with 65 pieces of SC/UPC connectors and adapters