Hirose Electric Fiber Optics - Splitter & Couplers 0
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Fiber optic splitters and couplers are electronic devices that are used to divide or combine optical signals in fiber optic communication systems. They are designed to split a single optical signal into multiple signals or combine multiple signals into a single signal.
Fiber optic splitters and couplers use different technologies to split or combine optical signals, including:
1. Fused biconic taper (FBT) couplers: FBT couplers use heat to fuse together two or more optical fibers, creating a single output fiber that combines the optical signals from each input fiber. They can also be used to split a single optical signal into multiple output fibers.
2. Planar lightwave circuit (PLC) splitters: PLC splitters use a waveguide structure etched onto a substrate to divide or combine optical signals. They are more compact and have a larger number of inputs and outputs than FBT couplers.
3. Star couplers: Star couplers use a central input fiber and multiple output fibers arranged in a star pattern to divide a single optical signal into multiple output signals.
Fiber optic splitters and couplers come in different configurations and designs, depending on the application and the required performance. They can be integrated into a fiber optic network or mounted in a separate enclosure, depending on the application and the space available.