Learn about the two main types of fiber optic couplers: fused and planar. Planar couplers are steady and can handle lots of data in big systems. Understand the Technical Background To support your technical evaluation, this section includes links to authoritative. We offer a full line of fiber optic couplers and splitters supporting SM, MM, PM, large core, and double-clad fibers across 300–2000 nm, with power handling up to 100 W and operating temperatures up to 300°C. Optical energy is passively split into multiple output signals (fibers), each containing light with properties identical to the original. PROVEN PERFORMANCE - Our Optical Coupler Kits are ideal for any Singlemode or Multimode application, coupling any ST/LC/SC/SC-APC patch cord. These devices are used extensively in fiber amplifier power control, and in transmission equipment for performance monitoring and feedback control. Specifications PARAMETER VALUE Operating Wavelength 1310 nm +/- 40 and 1550 nm +/- 40 Return Loss 55 dB Directivity 55 dB Operating Temperature -40° to.