2×32 Cassette PLC Splitter Overview
The BWN-PLC-CT-2X32-SC-APC-2.0 is a dual-input 2×32 PLC splitter in a protected ABS cassette: two input ports, thirty-two SC/APC output ports, on 2.0mm pigtails. Each input splits across all 32 outputs, so one module serves a full 32-drop branch with two PON services — GPON on one input and XGS-PON on the other — or a main and standby feeder for the same branch.
Published insertion loss for the 2×32 is 17.5dB with 1.8dB-class uniformity, flat across 1260–1650nm. Compared with the single-input 1×32 (16.5/16.9dB), the second input costs roughly 1dB of budget — a fair trade when the architecture needs it, waste when it does not. Family overview: cassette PLC splitter category.
Key Features
- Dual-input at full branch scale: two PON services to the same 32 drops, or main/standby feed, in one cassette.
- SC/APC throughout: 8° angled polish, ≥55dB return loss on every port.
- Protected cassette format: ABS module for distribution boxes, street cabinets and splitter panels.
- Planar flatness: 17.5dB IL and uniform behavior across 1260–1650nm; carries GPON and XGS-PON wavelengths.
- 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 — 2×32 Configuration
| Parameter | Value (this model) |
|---|---|
| Model | BWN-PLC-CT-2X32-SC-APC-2.0 |
| Splitter Type | PLC (planar lightwave circuit), cassette module |
| Configuration | 2 × 32 (dual input) |
| Connectors | SC/APC, inputs and outputs |
| 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 | ≤ 17.5dB |
| Loss Uniformity | ≤ 1.8dB |
| Return Loss | ≥ 55dB (APC) |
| Polarization Dependent Loss | ≤ 0.4dB |
| 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) |
2×N PLC Splitter Reference Table (Series Values)
| Parameters | 2×2 | 2×4 | 2×8 | 2×16 | 2×32 | 2×64 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating Wavelength (nm) | 1260～1650 | |||||
| Fiber Type | G657A or customer specified | |||||
| Insertion Loss (dB) | 4.0 | 7.6 | 11.0 | 14.4 | 17.5 | 21.0 |
| Loss Uniformity (dB) | 0.6 | 1.0 | 1.2 | 1.5 | 1.8 | 2.2 |
| Return Loss (dB) | 55 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 55 |
| Polarization Dependent Loss (dB) | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Directivity (dB) | 55 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 55 |
| Wavelength Dependent Loss (dB) | 0.3 | 0.4 | 0.5 | 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 2×N reference figures for the BWNFiber PLC series; this page is the 2×32 column. Confirm the cassette outline drawing against the current datasheet before ordering.
Connectors, Fiber Types & Compatibility
This model ships with SC/APC on both inputs and all 32 outputs — PON-standard polish end to end. Fiber is G657A bend-insensitive singlemode standard; customer-specified fiber available. The 2.0mm jacketed pigtails (1m standard; 0.9mm and 3.0mm options) mate with SC adapter fields in fiber distribution boxes, cabinets and ODF frames. The cassette is a protected component, not a sealed outdoor device.
Applications
- GPON + XGS-PON coexistence: both services reach the same 32-drop branch through one cassette; upgrade the OLT side without rebuilding the distribution point.
- Redundant-feed branches: main and standby feeders into the same 32 outputs for higher-availability designs.
- FTTH distribution cabinets: a full branch split in a protected, patchable module.
- Multi-service MDU builds: two service overlays on one passive branch.
How to Choose the Right Configuration
1. One service or two? One PON only → the 1×32 cassette at 16.5/16.9dB is the cheaper, lower-loss answer. Two services or redundancy → this 2×32.
2. Budget check: 17.5dB plus fiber, connectors and splices must fit your PON class budget with margin — the splitter loss chart maps the ratios.
3. Polish: APC for PON; UPC for non-PON builds.
4. Package: this cassette for cabinets and boxes; the steel-tube 2×32 LC/APC sibling for splice-in builds with LC plant; LGX for rack chassis.
5. Pigtails: match diameter and length to enclosure routing.
How This Model Differs from Its Neighbors
| Model | Inputs | Package | IL | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This page: 2×32 cassette SC/APC | 2 | Cassette (ABS) | 17.5dB | Dual-service 32-drop branches |
| 2×32 steel tube LC/APC | 2 | Steel tube (bare) | 17.5dB | Splice-in LC builds |
| 1×32 cassette SC/APC | 1 | Cassette (ABS) | 16.5/16.9dB | Single-PON branches |
| 2×64 cassette SC/APC | 2 | Cassette (ABS) | 21.0dB | Dual-service max density |
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Testing & Quality Control
For a 2×32, acceptance means 64 measurements, not 32: each of the two input paths splits to all 32 outputs, and each path deserves its own per-port IL record plus uniformity and RL. The published characterization for this series is stated to Telcordia GR-1209-CORE / GR-1221-CORE generic requirements; share your acceptance criteria and we align shipment documentation accordingly.
Packaging & Ordering Information
- Model: BWN-PLC-CT-2X32-SC-APC-2.0 (PLC · cassette module · 2×32 dual input · SC/APC · 2.0mm)
- Standard supply: 2×32 split, SC/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 2×32 Cassette PLC Splitter
Send these six parameters for a configured quote:
- Split configuration (this page: 2×32, dual input)
- Service plan (dual-PON / redundant feed / single service)
- Connector and polish (standard: SC/APC)
- Pigtail diameter (0.9 / 2.0 / 3.0mm) and length (standard 1m)
- Fiber type (standard G657A, or customer specified)
- Quantity and destination
Contact the BWNFiber team or use the inquiry form on this page for pricing, datasheets, and samples.
