Couplers, Splitters & Combiners
NxM (N = 1–8, M = 4–32) Single Mode Broadband Splitter Module
The N×M Fiber Couplers/Splitters are fabricated by cascading 2×2 fused fiber couplers in a star or tree architecture, providing low insertion loss, excellent channel-to-channel uniformity, high optical power handling, and high polarization extinction ratio for polarization-maintaining (PM) versions. The design offers industry-leading performance over an exceptionally wide operating wavelength range from 370 to 2400 nm and a broad operating temperature range of −40 °C to +150 °C. Standard and custom port configurations are available to meet specific application requirements. Please note that optical couplers, when used as combiners, inherently introduce losses. For example, combining two signals with a 50:50 coupler results in approximately 50% optical loss at each input. We produce a family of fiber combiners with minimal excess loss.
Configuration options
Build & quote
Configure the options below and add your exact build to the enquiry — we confirm the part number and availability.
We confirm the exact part number for your configuration on enquiry.
Wavelength: 980 · Grade: U · Package: Size A · Input: 1 Port · Output: 4 Port · Fiber Type: SMF-28 · Fiber Length: 0.5m · Connector: None
System integration
Integration and compatibility
Use these checks to connect NxM (N = 1–8, M = 4–32) Single Mode Broadband Splitter Module to the surrounding optical, mechanical and control system. Every value shown is taken from this model's own specification record.
- Optical interface and fiber
- Fiber Type: SMF-28, PM1550, 50/125 · Fiber Length: 0.5m, 1m, 2m
- Specify connector polish and fiber architecture together. FC/PC, FC/APC and SMA interfaces, and single-mode, multimode and polarization-maintaining fibers, impose different return-loss, mode-field and alignment requirements.
- Wavelength and loss budget
- Wavelength: 980, 1060, 1310, 1480, 1550, 2000, 400, 450, 520, 650, 750, 850
- Check the Couplers, Splitters & Combiners passband, insertion loss, return loss and power handling at the actual source wavelength; a nominal telecom-band label is not a substitute for the configured range.
Technical FAQ
Integration questions for NxM (N = 1–8, M = 4–32) Single Mode Broadband Splitter Module
Which fiber and connector does the NxM (N = 1–8, M = 4–32) Single Mode Broadband Splitter Module use?
Fiber Type: SMF-28, PM1550, 50/125 · Fiber Length: 0.5m, 1m, 2m. Specify connector polish and fiber architecture together. FC/PC, FC/APC and SMA interfaces, and single-mode, multimode and polarization-maintaining fibers, impose different return-loss, mode-field and alignment requirements.
How should the NxM (N = 1–8, M = 4–32) Single Mode Broadband Splitter Module be included in an optical power budget?
Wavelength: 980, 1060, 1310, 1480, 1550, 2000, 400, 450, 520, 650, 750, 850. Check the Couplers, Splitters & Combiners passband, insertion loss, return loss and power handling at the actual source wavelength; a nominal telecom-band label is not a substitute for the configured range.
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Share your wavelength, fiber type, connector, power handling and control requirements and we will qualify the matching configuration and part number.
Model selection
Nearby series comparison
Compare NxM (N = 1–8, M = 4–32) Single Mode Broadband Splitter Module with the closest available models in the Couplers, Splitters & Combiners family.
| Selection parameter | NxM (N = 1–8, M = 4–32) Single Mode Broadband Splitter Module (current) | High-Speed 1x4 PM Fiber Optical Splitter/Coupler | Plastic Fiber Couplers/Splitters |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wavelength range | 980, 1060, 1310, 1480, 1550, 2000, 400, 450, 520, 650, 750, 850 | 1310nm, 1550nm, 450nm, 550nm, 650nm, 750nm, 850nm, 950nm, 1060nm, 1950nm | 650nm |
| Fiber type | SMF-28, PM1550, 50/125 | — | — |
| Connector / control | None, FC/APC, Special | None, FC/APC, Special | None, Simplex |
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