High Grade PLC (Planar Lighwave Circuits) Based Planar waveguide Optical Signal Splitters

Gould Technology's high reliability, high grade and superior performance PLC (Planar Lighwave Circuits) based Planar waveguide Optical Signal splitters are the component choice to combine or split optical power in optical fiber networks and systems. They are designed to meet the technical requirements of a broad range of applications at a competitive price/performance ratio.
Specifications for 1xN Planar waveguide splitters Specifications for 2xN Planar waveguide splitters Ordering Information. Download datasheet Process and Facility for Planar Light wave Circuits
	Features Very Low Optical Insertion Loss Superior Optical Uniformity Low Optical Back Reflection Ultra Low Polarization Dependent Loss (PDL) Highly Reliable and Compact Packaging Extended Bandwidth Up to 1650 nm (E-Band Included) US Built State-Of-The-Art ISO 9001 Certified Manufacturing Facility	Applications PON - FTTx Networks Outside Plant Equipment OADM and ROADM CATV DWDM and CWDM Systems Sensors Instrumentation Defense
1xN Specifications A-grade Optical data 1x4 1x6 1x8 1x10 1x12 1x16 1x24 1x32 1x64 Wavelength (nm) 1260-1360 / 1480-1580 Max. Insertion Loss (dB)1,2 7.3 9.1 10.5 11.6 12.4 13.8 15.5 17.1 20.5 Uniformity (dB)1,2 0.5 0.7 0.8 0.9 1 1 1.2 1.3 2 S-grade Optical data 1x4 1x6 1x8 1x10 1x12 1x16 1x24 1x32 1x64 Wavelength (nm) 1260-1360 / 1480-1580 Max. Insertion Loss (dB)1,2 7.5 9.4 10.9 11.9 12.9 14 15.9 17.5 21 Uniformity (dB)1,2 0.6 0.8 1 1 1.1 1.1 1.5 1.5 2.5 U-grade Optical data 1x4 1x6 1x8 1x10 1x12 1x16 1x24 1x32 1x64 Wavelength (nm) 1260-1650 Max. Insertion Loss (dB)1,2 8 9.8 11.4 12.4 13.4 14.5 16.4 18.5 22 Uniformity (dB)1,2 0.8 1 1.2 1.2 1.4 1.4 1.7 1.7 3 PDL (dB)2 < 0.2dB Return Loss (dB)2 > 55dB Directivity (dB)2 Fiber type SMF Operating Temperature (°C)3 -40 to +85 Storage Temperature (°C) Packaging dimensions (mm) 67 x 7.5 x 5.6 70 x 10 x 5.6 70 x 13 x 5.6 70 x 13 x 5.6 1. Data valid under any combination of polarization, environmental and mechanical conditions. 2. Without connectors. 3. 900µm tubing pigtailing option has an operating temperature range from -25°C to +70°C.
2xN Specifications A-grade Optical data 2x4 2x8 2x16 2x32 Wavelength (nm) 1260-1360 / 1480-1580 Max. Insertion Loss (dB)1,2 7.6 11 14.6 17.8 Uniformity (dB)1,2 1.4 1.6 2.4 3 S-grade Optical data 2x4 2x8 2x16 2x32 Wavelength (nm) 1260-1360 / 1480-1580 Max. Insertion Loss (dB)1,2 7.8 11.2 14.8 18 Uniformity (dB)1,2 1.5 1.8 2.6 3.3 U-grade Optical data 2x4 2x8 2x16 2x32 Wavelength (nm) 1260-1650 Max. Insertion Loss (dB)1,2 8.5 11.9 15.5 19 Uniformity (dB)1,2 1.9 2.2 3 3.6 PDL (dB)2 < 0.2 Return Loss (dB)2 > 55 Directivity (dB)2 Fiber type SMF Operating Temperature (°C)3 -40 to +85 Storage Temperature (°C) Packaging dimensions (mm) 67 x 7.5 x 5.6, 70 x 10 x 5.6, 70 x 13 x 5.6 70 x 13 x 5.6 1. Data valid under any combination of polarization, environmental and mechanical conditions. 2. Without connectors. 3. 900µm tubing pigtailing option has an operating temperature range from -25°C to +70°C.
Ordering Information Specifications are based on non-connectorized products. For connectorized specifications, please contact sales for details. Custom optical & mechanical configurations are available upon request. Back to Top