A 1:64 splitter adds ~18dB of insertion loss, leaving less power for attenuation—so it's only viable for short distances (5–10km). PON (Passive Optical Network) is a fiber-based broadband access technology, with core components including OLT, ODN, and ONU. Its single-fiber bidirectional transmission mechanism employs WDM, where downstream traffic adopts broadcast mode (1490nm wavelength), and upstream traffic uses TDMA. Introduction: The Role of Optical Splitter in PON Network Before delving into split ratios and architectures, it's essential to ground their importance in the broader PON ecosystem. The choice of split ratio—1×2, 1×4, 1×8, 1×16, 1×32, or 1×64—directly impacts optical power budget, network reach, subscriber density, and long-term expansion capability. Each split. This guide covers the loss budget, the decision framework, and the deployment details that determine whether your install works on day one, and still works five years later. If your GPON feeder is over 5 km or your drops exceed 500 m, stop reading this section and switch to 1×32. A PLC. In FTTH deployment, a PLC splitter divides one optical signal into multiple output paths. in Watts – W), the loss value in dB is calculated by the formula: Loss (dB) = 10 lg ( mW1 / mW2 ) When both gains are equal, the loss is 0 dB, so there is no loss (doesn't happen obviously).