1×32 LC/APC Cassette PLC Splitter Overview
The BWN-PLC-CT-1X32-LC-APC-2.0 is a 1×32 PLC splitter in a protected ABS cassette, terminated with LC/APC connectors on 2.0mm pigtails. Optically it is the same planar 1×32 family as the SC version — 16.5/16.9dB insertion loss (P/S grade), flat across 1260–1650nm. The reason to specify this model is not the optics; it is the footprint.
Thirty-two SC adapters consume roughly twice the panel space of thirty-two LC adapters. On a crowded ODF, a high-density splitter panel, or any build where rack units are budgeted, the LC interface is what makes a full 1:32 split fit. The cassette drops into the same distribution boxes, cabinets and panels; only the connector field changes. Family overview: cassette PLC splitter category.
Key Features
- Full 1×32 split at LC density: 32 outputs on LC/APC, halving the adapter footprint versus SC on the same split ratio.
- APC polish on LC: 8° angled end-faces keep return loss ≥55dB for PON-grade links.
- Same optical family as the SC model: planar chip, 16.5/16.9dB IL (P/S), 1.5dB-class uniformity, 1260–1650nm.
- Protected cassette format: ABS module for distribution boxes, cabinets and splitter panels.
- Wide temperature rating: -40°C to +85°C operating and storage.
- Configurable at order: 1m / 2.0mm pigtails standard; 0.9mm, 3.0mm and custom lengths available.
Specifications — 1×32 LC/APC Configuration
| Parameter | Value (this model) |
|---|---|
| Model | BWN-PLC-CT-1X32-LC-APC-2.0 |
| Splitter Type | PLC (planar lightwave circuit), cassette module |
| Configuration | 1 × 32 |
| Connectors | LC/APC, input and output |
| Fiber Diameter | 2.0mm pigtails (0.9mm / 3.0mm options) |
| Fiber Length | 1m standard, customized on request |
| Fiber Type | G657A (customer-specified fiber available) |
| Operating Wavelength | 1260–1650nm |
| Insertion Loss (P/S grade) | 16.5 / 16.9dB |
| Loss Uniformity | ≤ 1.5dB |
| Return Loss | ≥ 55dB (APC) |
| Polarization Dependent Loss | ≤ 0.3dB |
| Directivity | ≥ 55dB |
| Wavelength Dependent Loss | ≤ 0.5dB |
| Temperature Stability (-40~+85°C) | ≤ 0.5dB |
| Operating / Storage Temperature | -40°C to +85°C |
| Compliance | Telcordia GR-1209-CORE, GR-1221-CORE (per BWNFiber product documentation) |
1×N PLC Splitter Reference Table (Series Values)
| Parameters | 1×2 | 1×4 | 1×8 | 1×16 | 1×32 | 1×64 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating Wavelength (nm) | 1260～1650 | |||||
| Fiber Type | G657A or customer specified | |||||
| Insertion Loss (dB) (P/S Grade) | 3.8/4.0 | 7.1/7.3 | 10.2/10.5 | 13.5/13.7 | 16.5/16.9 | 20.5/21.0 |
| Loss Uniformity (dB) | 0.4 | 0.6 | 0.8 | 1.2 | 1.5 | 2.0 |
| Return Loss (dB) | 55 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 55 |
| Polarization Dependent Loss (dB) | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.25 | 0.3 | 0.35 |
| Directivity (dB) | 55 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 55 |
| Wavelength Dependent Loss (dB) | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.5 |
| Temperature Stability (-40～85°C) (dB) | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.5 |
| Operating / Storage Temperature (°C) | -40～+85 | |||||
Values above are the published 1×N reference figures for the BWNFiber PLC series; this page is the 1×32 column. Confirm the cassette outline drawing against the current datasheet before ordering.
Note: split loss is set by the planar chip — connector form (LC/SC) does not change the 1×32 split loss; it changes the mated-connector loss budget and the panel footprint.
Connectors, Fiber Types & Compatibility
This model ships with LC/APC connectors throughout. LC/APC is less common than SC/APC in drop-side field craft — confirm your plant standard before specifying. Fiber is G657A bend-insensitive singlemode standard; customer-specified fiber available. Pigtails are 2.0mm jacketed at 1m standard, with 0.9mm for dense routing and 3.0mm for ruggedized legs.
The cassette mates with LC adapter fields on high-density ODF frames, splitter panels and distribution enclosures, and matches LC-equipped fiber termination boxes. The cassette is a protected component, not a sealed outdoor device.
Applications
- High-density FTTH distribution: a full 1:32 GPON branch where the panel or ODF cannot host 32 SC adapters.
- Central office / headend splits: CO-side splitting where LC is the house standard.
- Space-constrained cabinets: street cabinets where splitter count per enclosure is being maximized.
- PON today, XGS-PON tomorrow: the 1260–1650nm window keeps the passive layer valid through active upgrades.
How to Choose the Right Configuration
1. Connector form first: LC for density-constrained panels and CO builds; SC for field-standard FTTH distribution — see the SC/APC 1×32 sibling.
2. Polish: APC for PON; UPC only for non-PON enterprise links.
3. Split ratio: 1×32 covers a full GPON branch; 1×16/1×8 for smaller branches or cascaded designs.
4. Package: this cassette for enclosures with adapter fields; steel-tube or bare formats for splice-in builds; LGX cards for rack chassis.
5. Pigtails: match jacket diameter and length to the enclosure routing space.
How This Model Differs from Its Neighbors
| Model | Connectors | Adapter footprint | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| This page: 1×32 cassette LC/APC | LC/APC | Half of SC | Dense panels, CO builds |
| 1×32 cassette SC/APC | SC/APC | Standard | Standard GPON field |
| 1×32 cassette SC/UPC 3.0 | SC/UPC | Standard | Non-PON enterprise |
| 1×64 cassette SC→LC | SC/APC in → LC/APC out | Hybrid (dense output side) | Max split + dense outputs |
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Testing & Quality Control
The published characterization for this series covers per-port insertion loss, port-to-port uniformity, return loss and polarization dependent loss across 1260–1650nm, stated to Telcordia GR-1209-CORE / GR-1221-CORE generic requirements. For project orders, share your acceptance criteria (per-port IL, uniformity window, RL floor) and we align shipment documentation accordingly.
Packaging & Ordering Information
- Model: BWN-PLC-CT-1X32-LC-APC-2.0 (PLC · cassette module · 1×32 · LC/APC · 2.0mm)
- Standard supply: 1×32 split, LC/APC connectors, 2.0mm G657A pigtails, 1m length
- Options on request: 0.9mm and 3.0mm pigtail jackets, custom lengths, customer-specified fiber
- Packaging, MOQ and lead time are confirmed per order — send your quantity and destination for a written confirmation
Request a Quote for the 1×32 LC/APC Cassette PLC Splitter
Send these six parameters for a configured quote:
- Split configuration (this page: 1×32)
- Package (cassette module)
- Connector and polish (standard: LC/APC)
- Pigtail diameter (0.9 / 2.0 / 3.0mm) and length (standard 1m)
- Fiber type (standard G657A, or customer specified)
- Quantity and installation environment (ODF, panel, cabinet)
Contact the BWNFiber team or use the inquiry form on this page for pricing, datasheets, and samples.
