For instance, a 1:8 splitter ratio signifies an equal distribution of incoming optical power among eight output ports, with each port receiving 1/8th of the total power. In contrast to fused fiber couplers, where light. Optical splitters play a crucial role in Fiber to the Home (FTTH) Passive Optical Network (PON) systems, efficiently distributing a single optical signal to multiple destinations. A deeper understanding of these. I calculated the link budget loss from OLT to ONT (OLT > ODF > Closure > 1x8 split > 1x16, which is around 25. Based on materials I've found on the internet, 26. But light doesn't just split for free. As an important role in FTTH Networks.