The EXFO EPX 1000 Optical Splitter Module is a passive optical device that distributes optical signals across multiple fiber paths with balanced 50/50 signal splitting. Designed for integration into the IQ-200 chassis, this single-slot utility module enables precise signal routing and monitoring in test and measurement setups, supporting both 1310 nm and 1550 nm wavelengths. The module delivers low insertion loss while maintaining signal integrity across network simulation, traffic analysis, and optical power splitting applications in laboratory and R&D environments.
## Technical Specifications
• **Module Type:** Passive optical splitter
• **Coupling Ratio:** 50/50
• **Fiber Type:** 9/125 µm
• **Wavelength Support:** 1310 nm, 1550 nm
• **Bandpass Range:** 1270–1350 nm, 1510–1590 nm
• **Insertion Loss:** ≤3.9 dB (excluding connectors)
• **Form Factor:** Single-slot utility module
• **Interface Standard:** EXFO Universal Interface (EUI)
## Key Features
• Balanced 50/50 coupling ensures symmetrical signal distribution across output paths
• Dual-band operation covers C-band (1550 nm) and L-band (1310 nm) windows
• Passive design eliminates external power requirements and reduces complexity
• Low insertion loss preserves signal power in multi-tap configurations
• EUI connector standard enables plug-and-play deployment
## Typical Applications
• Network simulation and emulation in controlled lab environments
• Optical traffic analysis and signal monitoring across parallel fiber paths
• Optical power splitting for multi-point measurement setups
• R&D testing and validation of fiber-optic systems
## Compatibility & Integration
The EPX 1000 is engineered as a single-slot module for direct integration into EXFO IQ-200 chassis systems. Connection is established via EXFO’s Universal Interface (EUI); universal connectors are ordered separately. This modular approach allows operators to build custom optical test configurations without external housing or interconnect hardware.
