Selecting a splitter requires balancing network size, performance needs, and environmental conditions. Follow these steps: Small Networks (2–8 users): 1:2, 1:4, or 1:8 splitters (FBT or PLC). It can distribute the optical energy transmitted through a single fiber to two or more fibers in a predetermined ratio or combine the optical energy from multiple fibers into one fiber. Unlike active devices (which require power), splitters operate without electricity, relying solely on the physics of. They are the unsung heroes silently dividing optical signals to deliver data to multiple endpoints, making technologies like Fiber-to-the-Home (FTTH) possible. Imagine one flashlight shining into a group of mirrors. Each mirror reflects the same light.