1×64 ABS Cassette PLC Splitter Overview (All SC/APC 3.0 mm)
The BWN-PLC-CT-1X64-SC-APC-3.0 is the equal-split, all-SC/APC member of the cassette PLC family: one input divided into 64 outputs inside a protected ABS cassette, with SC/APC connectors on every port and 3.0 mm pigtails. Use this page when your plant stays on SC/APC end-to-end and you need a cabinet- or box-friendly cassette—not a dense LC breakout and not a 19″ chassis.
Boundary (read first): this SKU is ABS cassette · equal 1×64 · all ports SC/APC · 3.0 mm. It is not the SC/APC → LC/APC hybrid 1×64 cassette, and it is not the 19″ 1U rack-mount 1×64. For when to choose 1×64 at all, start with the 1×64 fiber optic splitter specs & deployment guide. Family hub: Cassette PLC Splitter.
Published insertion loss for the 1×64 column is 20.5/21.0 dB (P/S grade) with ≤2.0 dB-class uniformity across 1260–1650 nm.
Key Features
- Equal 1×64 PLC split in a single protected ABS cassette for cabinets, distribution boxes, and ODF trays.
- All-port SC/APC with 3.0 mm pigtails — matches SC/APC feeder and drop plants without hybrid adapters on the cassette.
- Insertion loss 20.5/21.0 dB (P/S) and ≤2.0 dB uniformity per the BWNFiber 1×N series reference for 1×64.
- Wideband 1260–1650 nm operation for GPON / EPON / CATV overlay planning on the same passive tree.
- G.657A bend-insensitive fiber (or customer-specified fiber) for tight tray routes.
- Telcordia GR-1209-CORE / GR-1221-CORE referenced on product documentation — confirm the ordered build against the datasheet.
Optical Budget vs 1×32 (Why 1×64 Is Different)
A 1×64 equal split consumes roughly 20.5–21.0 dB of the passive budget before drop fiber, splices, and connectors. A cassette 1×32 in the same series sits near 16.5/16.9 dB (P/S) — that is where the old on-page “≤16.9 dB” figure belonged, and it must not be used for this SKU.
On a typical GPON Class B+ (~28 dB) budget, a 1×64 leaves little margin once the outside plant is added; many 1×64 designs therefore specify higher-budget optics (for example Class C+). Plan the OLT class, feeder length, and connector count before locking the split ratio. Use this product page for the ABS SC/APC BOM; use the 1×64 deployment guide for ratio selection and cascade alternatives.
Same-family lower ratio (cassette SC/APC, 2.0 mm lead): 1×32 SC/APC cassette — note the pigtail diameter differs from this 3.0 mm SKU.
Form Factor, Pigtails & Host Enclosures
- Package: ABS cassette / module (not bare chip, not 19″ rack chassis).
- Connectors: SC/APC on input and all 64 outputs.
- Pigtail diameter: 3.0 mm on this model code.
- Standard length: 1 m typical; other lengths on request. factory default length and marking if different from 1 m.
- Module outline (series 1×64 cassette reference): approx. 140 × 115 × 18 mm (L×W×H) from the published 1×N module table — against the current outline drawing for this exact SKU before panel cutouts.
- Host: indoor cabinets, fiber distribution boxes, and ODF trays that accept cassette PLC modules. The cassette is a protected component, not a standalone outdoor enclosure.
Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|
| Model | BWN-PLC-CT-1X64-SC-APC-3.0 |
| Splitter type | PLC, ABS cassette |
| Configuration | 1 × 64 (equal split) |
| Connectors | SC/APC all ports |
| Pigtail | 3.0 mm; 1 m standard (custom on request) |
| Fiber type | G.657A (or customer specified) |
| Operating wavelength | 1260–1650 nm |
| Insertion loss (P/S grade) | 20.5 / 21.0 dB |
| Loss uniformity | ≤ 2.0 dB |
| Return loss | ≥ 55 dB (APC) |
| PDL | ≤ 0.35 dB |
| Directivity | ≥ 55 dB |
| Operating / storage temperature | -40°C to +85°C |
| Compliance | Telcordia GR-1209-CORE, GR-1221-CORE (per product documentation) |
1×64 column only (series reference)
Full multi-ratio 1×N / 2×N paste tables are removed from this SKU page to avoid template duplication. For this model, use the 1×64 column: IL 20.5/21.0 dB, uniformity 2.0 dB-class. Browse other cassette ratios on the Cassette PLC Splitter hub or request the series datasheet.
| Parameters | 1×64 |
|---|
| Operating wavelength (nm) | 1260～1650 |
| Fiber type | G.657A or customer specified |
| Insertion loss (dB) (P/S) | 20.5 / 21.0 |
| Loss uniformity (dB) | 2.0 |
| Return loss (dB) | 55 |
| PDL (dB) | 0.35 |
| Directivity (dB) | 55 |
| Module dimension ref. (mm) L×W×H | 140 × 115 × 18 |
How This Model Differs from Its Neighbors
| Model | Interface | IL (P/S) | Best for |
|---|
| This page: 1×64 cassette SC/APC 3.0 | SC/APC throughout, 3.0 mm | 20.5/21.0 dB | Max equal split on an all-SC plant |
| 1×64 cassette hybrid | SC/APC in → LC/APC out | 20.5/21.0 dB | SC feeder + dense LC outputs |
| 1×64 rack 19″ 1U | Rack chassis, SC/APC | 20.5/21.0 dB class | ODF / rack density instead of ABS cassette |
| 1×32 cassette SC/APC | SC/APC, 2.0 mm | 16.5/16.9 dB | Standard GPON branches with more budget headroom |
Applications
- GPON / EPON access trees that standardize on SC/APC and need a single-stage 1×64 in a cassette host.
- FTTH / FTTx cabinets and floor boxes where ABS cassette mounting is preferred over rack chassis.
- CATV overlay on the same passive splitter when wavelength plan and budget allow.
Testing & Acceptance (What to Check)
- Per-port insertion loss on all 64 outputs (worst port matters more than average).
- Uniformity window vs the ordered grade (P vs S).
- Return loss consistent with APC polish end-to-end.
- Connector and cable marking match the PO: SC/APC, 3.0 mm, length.
Packaging & Ordering
When requesting a quote, send: model BWN-PLC-CT-1X64-SC-APC-3.0, quantity, pigtail length if not 1 m, destination, and whether you need the hybrid or rack alternative instead. Inquiry-only pricing — no cart price on this page.
