FTTH & PON

FTTP, FTTH, FTTB, and FTTD describe how far fiber runs toward the user — to the property, the home, the building, or each desk. Compare the four and choose the right one.

FTTB (Fiber to the Building) delivers fiber to a building's telecom room, then copper or Ethernet to each unit. Learn how FTTB works, the cable construction behind it, and when to choose it over FTTH.

Active splitters require external power and amplify the signal; passive splitters need no power but introduce inherent loss. Learn which type fits your network.

From 1×2 to 1×64, from FBT to PLC, this guide covers every major type of optical fiber splitter — how each works, when to use it, and how to choose the right one for your network.

Every passive PLC splitter adds an unavoidable signal tax. Learn exactly how many dB each split ratio costs — from 1×2 (~3.1 dB) to 1×64 (~20 dB) — and how to fit it into your link budget.

FTTH runs fiber directly to individual homes; FTTP is the broader term covering fiber to any premises — homes, offices, apartments, or campuses. Learn which fits your use case.