This LGX PLC splitter splits two input fibers to eight LC/UPC outputs on a standard LGX inserting card. The 2×8 configuration supports redundant OLT feeds or two PON services on one module, with ≤11.0 dB insertion loss and ≥55 dB return loss across 1260–1650 nm. LC ports double faceplate density versus SC.
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The BWN-PLC-IM-2X8-LC-UPC is a 2×8 LGX PLC splitter: a planar lightwave circuit module that takes two input fibers and distributes each one across eight LC/UPC output ports. It is built as an LGX box inserting card, so it mounts directly into standard LGX chassis, rack panels, and wall-mount enclosures at PON, FTTH, and FTTx distribution points.
This configuration suits operators and contractors who need more than a single-feed 1×8 splitter at a distribution hub: the second input adds a backup OLT feed or a second PON service on the same eight drops, LC keeps all ten ports on one faceplate where SC would crowd the slot, and the LGX card format turns capacity changes into card swaps instead of re-splicing. For PLC versus FBT design trade-offs, see the fiber optic splitter overview.
| Parameter | Value — 2×8 Configuration |
|---|---|
| Configuration | 2 inputs × 8 outputs |
| Package style | LGX box inserting card module |
| Connector type | LC/UPC |
| Operating wavelength | 1260–1650 nm |
| Fiber type | G657A or customer specified |
| Insertion loss | ≤11.0 dB |
| Loss uniformity | 1.2 dB |
| Return loss | ≥55 dB |
| Polarization dependent loss | 0.3 dB |
| Directivity | ≥55 dB |
| Wavelength dependent loss | 0.5 dB |
| Temperature stability (−40 ~ +85 °C) | 0.4 dB |
| Operating temperature | −40 °C to +85 °C |
| Storage temperature | −40 °C to +85 °C |
| Device dimension (L×W×H) | 50 × 4 × 4 mm |
| Module dimension (L×W×H) | 100 × 80 × 10 mm |
| Compliance | Telcordia GR-1209-CORE and GR-1221-CORE (per BWNFiber product documentation) |
Insertion loss note: ≤11.0 dB is the 2×8 value from the 2×N specification table; ≤10.5 dB applies to the 1×8 S-grade configuration, not to 2×8.
The card presents LC/UPC ports on the faceplate with G657A fiber inside (or a customer-specified fiber at order). UPC suits most PON and data links; where an operator standard calls for APC — common with RF video overlay or strict reflectance budgets — settle the polish at RFQ.
The module follows the standard LGX footprint and inserts into LGX-compatible chassis, rack panels, and wall-mount enclosures; confirm slot width and cards-per-chassis against your enclosure datasheet. If the field plant is SC-based, LC–SC hybrid patch cords avoid stacking adapters on the card.
Split ratio. Pick 2×8 when eight drops need two feeds. More drops per card: 2×16 (14.4 dB) or 2×32 (17.5 dB). Single feed: 1×8 (10.2/10.5 dB, P/S grade). Check every ratio against your OLT budget on the splitter loss chart (1×2 to 1×64).
Package. LGX inserting cards suit chassis-based hubs with frequent moves and adds. Steel-tube minis fit splice closures, cassette and ABS-box modules fit wall and pole boxes, rack panels fit 19-inch frames. Full range: PLC splitter category.
Connector. LC for density — roughly twice the ports per faceplate versus SC; SC where field crews or existing panels standardize on SC.
Polish. UPC for most PON and data links; APC where the operator standard or RF video overlay requires it. Confirm at RFQ.
Chassis math. Ports per chassis = LGX slots × ports per card. Confirm slot width and count with your enclosure vendor before fixing the BOM.
| Variant | Package | Connectors | Where it fits |
|---|---|---|---|
| This page — BWN-PLC-IM-2X8-LC-UPC | LGX inserting card | LC/UPC | Standard LGX chassis, high-density panels |
| 2×8 steel-tube PLC splitter, SC/APC | Mini steel tube | SC/APC | Splice closures and joint boxes |
| 2×8 cassette PLC splitter, SC/APC | Cassette plug-in box | SC/APC | FTTH distribution boxes (cassette PLC splitter category) |
| Rack-mounted PLC splitter | 19-inch rack panel | Per order | Central-office and data-room racks |
Optical performance is verified against the parameters in the specification table; compliance with Telcordia GR-1209-CORE and GR-1221-CORE is stated per BWNFiber product documentation.
Acceptance check: measure all sixteen input-to-output paths at 1310/1490/1550 nm; each path should read ≤11.0 dB, and the port spread should stay within the 1.2 dB uniformity figure. Confirm whether quoted loss is measured with connectors mated.
To price the BWN-PLC-IM-2X8-LC-UPC against your BOM, include six items:
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A 2×8 PLC splitter has two inputs and eight outputs; both inputs reach all eight ports. A 1×8 has one input. The second input carries a backup OLT feed or a second PON service on the same drops. Insertion loss: ≤11.0 dB for 2×8 versus 10.2/10.5 dB (P/S grade) for 1×8.
≤11.0 dB, per the 2×N specification table. The 10.5 dB figure sometimes quoted for this product is the 1×8 S-grade value and does not apply to 2×8. When building a power budget, confirm whether the quoted loss is measured with connectors mated.
The module follows the standard LGX footprint and inserts into LGX-compatible chassis, rack panels, and wall-mount enclosures. Slot width and cards-per-chassis vary by enclosure vendor, so confirm slot dimensions against your enclosure datasheet.
Choose LC when faceplate density matters: an LC footprint is about half the width of SC, so a 2×8 card carries all ten ports without crowding. Choose SC where field crews or existing panels standardize on SC. Hybrid LC–SC patch cords bridge mixed plants.
This page is the LC/UPC version; the table states return loss ≥55 dB. UPC is common in PON and data links; operators with RF video overlay or strict reflectance budgets often specify APC. Confirm polish at RFQ so the card matches your ODN standard.
Yes, where the OLT wavelength plan allows it. Each input splits to the same eight outputs, so two services — for example residential GPON plus a business overlay — share one card and one drop set. Each path carries the same ≤11.0 dB loss, and both must stay inside 1260–1650 nm.
Yes. A PLC splitter is passive and bidirectional: in reverse it combines eight ports toward the inputs, with the same loss per path in either direction. This matters where the card consolidates upstream signals as well as distributing downstream traffic.
Six items: split configuration (2×8), package (LGX inserting card), connector and polish (LC/UPC), fiber type (G657A or specified), quantity plus target chassis type, and test documentation needed per unit or per batch. Complete RFQs get quotes against the exact table values.
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