Overview
The Ubiquiti UF-SPLITTER-16 is a passive 1:16 fiber optic splitter designed to distribute an optical signal from a Fiber OLT long-haul connection to multiple Fiber ONUs. It provides one SC/APC input and 16 SC/APC outputs for GPON fiber network deployments.
Optical Performance
The UF-SPLITTER-16 has an insertion loss of 13.7 dB with connectors and a uniformity loss of 1.2 dB. It supports a wavelength bandwidth of 1260–1650 nm, with 50 dB return loss across all ports and 55 dB directivity.
Fiber and Connectivity
The splitter uses G657A1 fiber and is terminated with SC/APC connectors. Its 1:16 configuration provides a single optical input for distribution to 16 separate output connections.
Outdoor Deployment
Ubiquiti specifies an ambient operating temperature range of -40 to 85 °C. The splitter has a total fiber length of approximately 4.06 m (13.32 ft), making it suitable for organized fiber distribution within compatible GPON network infrastructure.
Key Features
- 1:16 passive optical splitting configuration
- 1 SC/APC input and 16 SC/APC outputs
- 13.7 dB insertion loss with connectors
- 1260–1650 nm wavelength bandwidth
- G657A1 fiber construction
Applications
- GPON optical distribution networks
- Fiber OLT to ONU distribution
- Fiber-to-the-premises infrastructure
- Passive optical network deployments
- Long-haul fiber distribution with multiple downstream endpoints
DC Supplies Product Note
The UF-SPLITTER-16 is a passive optical component and does not require an external power connection. Verify that the OLT and ONU equipment use compatible SC/APC connections and account for the splitter's 13.7 dB insertion loss when calculating the optical power budget.
Specifications
| Brand | Ubiquiti |
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| Part Number / MPN | UF-SPLITTER-16 |
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| Product Type | Fiber Optic Splitter |
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| Split Ratio | 1:16 |
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| Input | 1 × SC/APC |
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| Outputs | 16 × SC/APC |
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| Insertion Loss with Connectors | 13.7 dB |
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| Uniformity Loss | 1.2 dB |
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| Polarization Dependent Loss | 0.3 dB |
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| Wavelength Bandwidth | 1260–1650 nm |
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| Return Loss | 50 dB, all ports |
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| Directivity | 55 dB |
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| Fiber Type | G657A1 |
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| Total Fiber Length | 4.06 m (13.32 ft) |
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| Ambient Operating Temperature | -40 to 85 °C (-40 to 185 °F) |
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| NDAA Compliant | Yes |
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FAQs
What is the Ubiquiti UF-SPLITTER-16?
It is a passive 1:16 fiber optic splitter for distributing one optical input to 16 downstream outputs.
What connectors does the UF-SPLITTER-16 use?
It uses one SC/APC input and 16 SC/APC output connectors.
What is the insertion loss?
Ubiquiti specifies 13.7 dB insertion loss with connectors.
What fiber type does it use?
The UF-SPLITTER-16 uses G657A1 fiber.
Does the splitter require power?
No. The UF-SPLITTER-16 is a passive optical splitter and does not require an external power source.
