Optical Amplifier Platform, 1724-Type

Erbium-Doped Fiber Amplifier (W Series)

Data Sheet, Rev. 1

September 2001

Designed for use in DWDM applications, the standard

W1724-Type EDFA incorporates a DB-25 connector and a

microcontroller with TTL compatible alarm monitoring.

Features

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Gain-flattened spectral response

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High saturation output power, > 22 dBm

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Low power consumption, < 12 W @ 45 °C

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Low noise

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Single 5 V operation

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Wide input signal bandwidth

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Wide operating temperature range, 0

°C to 65 °C

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Optical input and output taps

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Isolated input and output

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Programmable input and output monitors

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Connectorized single-mode fiber pigtail

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Standard serial communication channels

Applications

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Designed specifically for DWDM applications

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Booster/power amplifier

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Line amplifier

Description

The W1724-Type Erbium-Doped Fiber Amplifier

(EDFA) has been designed for use in DWDM applica-

tions and offers the following performance features:

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Flat gain profile over a wide temperature range

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Low noise figure

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High output power

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Automatic gain lock

The versatile W1724-Type EDFA operates over a

wide temperature range, exhibits extremely low

power dissipation, and offers a variety of alarms and

monitors. Optimum performance and system stability

are supported through the use of optical isolation at

the input and output. Optical input and output are

through single-mode fiber pigtails terminated with

optical connectors.

The EDFA incorporates optical input and output taps

that are monitored via an integral microcontroller.

Significant performance benefits are achieved with

the microcontroller, which stabilizes the temperature

of the pumps and maintains constant gain of the

amplifier.

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