Fiber Splitter
There are two kinds of fiber splitters that are popularly used: One is FBT coupler, Fused Biconical Taper, this is traditional technology to weld several fiber together from side of the fiber; The other is PLC splitter, PLC stands for Planar Lightwave Circuit, PLC splitters are used to distribute or combine optical singals. It is based on planar lightwave circuit technology and provides a low cost light distribution solution with small factor and high reliability. Each of them have its advantages to suit for different requirements. Fiber optic splitter can be terminated with different kinds of connectors, the main package could be box type or stainless tube type, one is usually used with 2mm or 3mm outer diameter cable, the other is usually used with 0.9mm outer diameter cables.
