FTTH Fiber Optic Solutions

FTTH architecture in three segments

An FTTH network has three segments. The feeder segment runs from the central office toward a neighborhood. The distribution segment branches through the neighborhood toward buildings. The drop segment runs from the street or building entry to each individual premises. Each segment has its own cables, joints and components.

Splitters sit between feeder and distribution, sharing one feeder signal among many premises. Closures protect the joints along feeder and distribution routes. Terminal boxes present fibers at buildings, and drop cables finish the run to each home.

Where each component family sits

• Feeder: cables from the central office, joints in closures, frames at the office end.
• Distribution: cables through the neighborhood, closures at branch points, splitters at planned locations.
• Drop: cables from building entry to premises, terminal boxes at the building edge.
• Premises: the final termination where the home network begins.

Planning an FTTH inquiry

An FTTH inquiry should follow the segments: feeder routes and joints, distribution branches and splitter locations, building entries and terminal boxes, and drop runs to premises. List each segment's environments and mounting, and ask for confirmation per segment.

Also plan for growth: new premises join the distribution segment over time, and the splitter and closure plan should leave room for them. Confirm MOQ and lead time for your specification in your inquiry before ordering.