This is part 8 of a tutorial on passive fiber optics from Dr. When using fiber optics, one often needs to use fiber couplers for various purposes. Some examples:An Optical Splitter, also known as a beam splitter, is a passive optical device that divides a single input optical signal into two or more output signals. Conversely, it can also combine multiple signals into one. One important note is that splitting architectures should be seen as tools that can be mixed and matched to. According to the Broadband Forum, PLC splitters are essential for achieving scalable and cost-effective GPON and XGS-PON deployment in access networks. In this guide, you'll learn how fiber splitters function in PON networks, the difference between PLC and FBT types, and how to choose the best.
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