The Dicon PM-1X16-13-15-9-FC is a polarization-maintaining fiber optic splitter that divides a single input signal into sixteen discrete output channels while preserving polarization state. This 1×16 configuration operates at 1310 nm and 1550 nm, making it suitable for dual-band fiber optic systems requiring polarization integrity. FC connectors provide standardized field-replaceable interconnects for straightforward system integration.
## Technical Specifications
• **Configuration:** 1×16 (single input, sixteen outputs)
• **Operating Wavelengths:** 1310 nm, 1550 nm
• **Fiber Type:** Polarization-Maintaining (PM)
• **Connector Type:** FC
• **Polarization Extinction Ratio (PER):** High—maintains polarization state per manufacturer specifications
• **Insertion Loss:** Minimized across sixteen output ports; values per manufacturer datasheet
• **Return Loss:** High—prevents back-reflected interference at input
## Key Features
• Preserves polarization state across all output paths
• Dual-wavelength operation supports 1310 nm and 1550 nm bands
• FC connectors deliver secure threaded coupling
• Low insertion loss design for minimal signal attenuation in multi-output distribution
• High return loss prevents source interference
## Typical Applications
• Fiber optic sensing systems requiring polarization-dependent measurements
• Coherent optical communications with stable polarization requirements
• Scientific research utilizing polarization-sensitive optical phenomena
• Optical instrumentation for signal routing and distribution
• LiDAR systems leveraging polarization for target discrimination
## Compatibility & Integration
FC connector standardization ensures compatibility with conventional fiber optic equipment and test systems. The 1×16 splitter architecture accommodates multi-channel distribution in complex optical networks and laboratory setups.
