FTTH Network Design: A Practical Guide

Design FTTH with splitter cascades that balance coverage and optical budget. Start with the distribution plan, pick your split architecture (centralized vs cascaded), and validate loss at 1310/1490/1550 nm.

• Use 1:8 → 1:16 for 1:128 reach with manageable loss.
• Budget for connectors/splices; avoid too many cascades.
• Validate against GPON/XG‑PON budget (28–31 dB typical).
• Field reality: closures, patch panels, excess coiling.
• Use our Optical Budget Calculator for quick checks.