Match the splitter to your installation environment. Connector Type Ensure compatibility with your existing fiber connectors — common types include SC, LC, and FC. A fiber optic splitter is a passive optical component that divides a single incoming optical signal into two or more outgoing signals, or combines multiple incoming signals into one. Unlike active devices (which require power), splitters operate without electricity, relying solely on the physics of. A fiber optic connector is a mechanical device used to align and join optical fibers, enabling light to pass through with minimal loss. Optical connector types typical. This guide covers what optical fiber splitters are, the main types of optical fiber splitters you should know about, how to pick the right one, and how to install and maintain it properly.