In this article, we will delve into four critical indicators: insertion loss, splitting ratio, isolation and stability. Help you make informed decisions when selecting fiber optic splitters for your network infrastructure. Imagine one flashlight shining into a group of mirrors. Each mirror reflects the same light. That's how the splitter works, except it does it with precision, and at the speed of light. There are different. How to Choose the Right Optical Splitter? To select the appropriate optical splitter, you should consider factors such as types, single-mode or multimode, split ratio and packaging. There are different types of fiber optic splitters available, with two of the most common being Fused Biconical. Testing a splitter or other passive fiber optic devices like switches is little different from testing a patchcord or cable plant using the two industry standard tests, OFSTP-14 for double-ended loss (connectors on both ends) or FOTP-171 for single-ended testing.
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