1×16 PLC Splitter Overview

The 1×16 PLC Splitter is a passive optical component designed to divide one incoming single mode optical signal evenly between sixteen output fibers.

Based on planar lightwave circuit technology, it provides stable optical power distribution across the 1260–1650nm operating wavelength range. The 1×16 configuration allows one feeder fiber to serve sixteen optical branches without powered switching equipment or an external power supply.

This version uses 0.9mm single mode ITU-T G.657A fiber and SC/APC connectors. The angled APC connector end faces help reduce optical back reflection, making the splitter suitable for FTTH, GPON, EPON, XG-PON, XGS-PON, passive optical LAN, telecom distribution, and optical monitoring systems.

The compact mini-module construction is suitable for compatible fiber distribution boxes, splice closures, wall-mounted enclosures, equipment cabinets, and test systems. Low insertion loss, controlled channel uniformity, and high directivity help maintain stable passive signal distribution across all sixteen outputs.

Key Features

• Standard 1×16 equal split configuration
• One optical input and sixteen optical outputs
• Approximately 6.25% nominal input power per output
• Single mode ITU-T G.657A fiber
• 0.9mm protected fiber leads
• SC/APC connector termination
• 1260–1650nm operating wavelength
• Maximum insertion loss ≤14.0dB
• Loss uniformity ≤1.0dB
• Polarization dependent loss ≤0.3dB
• Return loss ≥55dB
• Directivity ≥55dB
• Fully passive operation
• No external power required

Applications

• FTTH and FTTB networks
• GPON and EPON access networks
• XG-PON and XGS-PON distribution
• Passive optical networks
• Fiber distribution boxes
• Fiber splice closures
• Telecom transmission systems
• Passive optical LAN
• Optical signal monitoring
• Laboratory optical testing

Technical Specifications