Both 1XN and 2XN splitters can be constructed in this fashion with as many as eight or more outputs, with both low return losses and low insertion losses. This design is extremely flexible, allowing one to use different fiber types on different ports, and different beam. Thorlabs offers a wide range of optical beamsplitters. Our plate beamsplitters have a coated front surface that determines the beam splitting ratio while the back surface is wedged and AR coated in order to minimize ghosting and interference effects. It provides an expert-curated supplier directory, buyer-focused technical background information, and structured selection criteria to support professional procurement decisions. The resultant output beams are then focused back into the output fibers. See the Comprehensive Guide for worked examples, SVG diagrams, and full references.
