1 In this section, technical requirements, such as material, structure, function, etc. of optical splitter required for FTTH communication network construction, were described from the users' point of view. 2 The optical. many aspects of a Fiber to the X (FTTx) network. By dividing a single optical signal from a central Optical Line Terminal (OLT) into multiple outputs for Optical Network. The Fiber Optic Association, Inc. (FOA) was founded in 1995 to help develop the workforce to build the fiber optic networks to support a rapid expansion in communications and the Internet. Many FOA members are contractors, designers and installers. In this guide, you'll learn how fiber splitters function in PON networks, the difference between PLC and FBT types, and how to choose the best model for your rollout in 2025. What Are Fiber Optic Splitters in PON? Fiber splitters are passive devices that divide one optical input signal into. WASHINGTON-- (BUSINESS WIRE)-- The Fiber Broadband Association (FBA) announced the release of its latest resource in its Fiber 101 Series, “ Introduction to Passive Optical Network Splitter Architectures,” developed by the FBA Technology Committee.