Evolv® Optical Tap Terminal with Pushlok® Technology

Optical tap terminals, known also as distributed tap, uneven-split or asymmetric terminals, are most appropriate for short length, dense environments or rural FTTx applications where lean distribution runs are desired. Each run supports 32 or 64 subscriber ONTs with cascaded multiport terminals utilizing preconnectorized single-fiber assemblies in the distribution. The fully preconnectorized system reduces installation costs while increasing the speed of deployment. This solution is comprised of an array of power-split ratios to customize each run for optimal signal reach. Tap splits of 90/10, 85/15, 80/20, 70/30, 60/40, and 00/00 split ratios can be cascaded, or daisy-chained, to accommodate a wide variety of deployment scenarios. Each multiport terminal includes the uneven, asymmetric splitter, a standard 1x2, 1x4, or 1x8 splitter to support customer connections, as well as a pass-through port feeding subsequent terminals in the run in a single form factor. The number of terminals in an individual run and the variation of multiport terminals used is dependent upon the distances between terminals and subscribers to maintain an acceptable link loss budget. By limiting the number of terminal options and utilizing preconnectorized Pushlok drop cables, FTTx designs and material inventories can be simplified.