Splitters come in 1-2, 1-4, 1-8, 1-16 and 1-32 versions. They typically have connectors on the fanout side. You use splitters in the field to allow you to share a single backbone fiber among up to 32 houses. By understanding these elements, network operators can design PON (Passive Optical Network) systems that. Generally, two kinds of fiber optic splitters are popular, which are FBT splitters and PLC splitters. The differences between the two have been stated in another article— FBT Splitters vs. More recently, odd split ratios such as 1x3, 1x5, etc have found some use. They are used in FTTH systems if you decide to go with a GPON architecture (see the Optical Line Terminal page for an overview of GPON vs Point to Point). Conversely, it can also combine multiple signals into one.
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