Fiber access terminals (FATs) are outdoor enclosures used in fiber optic networks to house passive optical equipment and provide a demarcation point between the provider and customer. Within a FAT, the feeder cable from the central office is connected to
optical splitters which divide the fiber signal to multiple distribution fibers leading to customer locations. The FAT provides a protective housing for the splitters and fibers, keeping them secure and sheltered from outdoor conditions. Typical
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