The FSS-6800 and FDS-6800 series are passive optical splitters, using Planar Light-wave Circuit (PLC) technology, that takes in an input signal and splits it into several output signals. The FSS-6800 and FDS-6800 series is an implementation of CWDM takes an optical signal and splits it to two or more outputs but while using no electrical power. It separates the wavelengths using passive optical components. The FSS-6800 and FDS-6800 series functions like a distribution amplifier on optical signals. All splitters pass all wavelengths from 1260nm to 1650nm.
The FSS-6800 and FDS-6800 series are passive products that fit into the openGear frame while drawing no power. The cards cannot be detected by DashBoard or SNMP as there is nothing to control or monitor.
The FSS-6800 and FDS-6800 series offer a low cost method of distributing an optical signal from one source to many destinations. This is achieved at the expense of optical power, where a 1:2 splitter will split the input signal power by 50% to each output. The cost savings are achieved without the need to return to the electrical domain. The cost savings are even higher if there are multiple wavelengths on the fiber.