What is the loss on each leg for an 8-way splitter?

An 8-way splitter is designed to distribute an incoming signal to eight separate outputs. In general, when using a splitter, the signal strength is reduced as it is divided among multiple paths.

The typical expected loss for an 8-way splitter is around 8 to 11 dB per leg. This is calculated by taking into account the additional losses that occur due to splitting the signal. Each additional way in a splitter generally adds approximately 3 dB of loss. For an 8-way splitter, there is an inherent loss of approximately 9 dB (which is the theoretical loss from splitting a signal evenly across eight outputs), plus any additional loss factors that may come into play, such as quality of the splitter or frequency of the signal.

Thus, the loss range of 8 to 11 dB per leg is accurate based on industry standards for this type of splitter. The other options present losses that don’t correspond accurately to the expected performance characteristics of an 8-way splitter. For anyone working with splitters in telecommunications, being aware of this standard loss helps in anticipating signal degradation and planning accordingly for signal strength needs in distribution networks.