Uneven splitters, sometimes also referred to as tap splitters or unbalanced splitters, distribute an optical signal into multiple outputs with varying power levels. The splitters are labelled with their power ratio such as 90/10 or 70/30. You may be confused about how Even Splitting and Uneven Splitting differ—or which one to choose for your network. In 2015, some vendors implemented drop cable pre-connection by connecting fiber drop cables to fiber access terminals (FATs). In the backbone of modern Fiber-to-the-Home (FTTH) networks, optical splitters serve as the unsung heroes that enable cost-efficient connectivity for millions of subscribers. The split ratios are usually even, like 1:2, 1:4, 1:8, and up to 1:32.