Fiber Optic Communication Data Links
EDFA is an erbium-doped fiber amplifier. It is used to amplify the optical power up to 48 channels (channel interval of 100 GHz) or 96 channels (channel interval of 50 GHz) at the C band at the same time in the transmission link. It has characteristics of flat gain, stable output, low noise figure, etc. It is mostly used in DWDM high-speed and long-haul transmission. These Erbium-Doped Fiber Amplifiers (EDFAs) are engineered for a long operational lifespan, typically designed to function reliably for over 10 years. This durability is achieved through high-quality components and robust manufacturing processes. The design considerations include thermal management, component selection, and rigorous testing to maximize the amplifier’s longevity and efficiency.
Configuration options
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Configure: Pluggable · Type: Booster · Gain: 17dB · Output Power: 17dBm · Connector: LC/PC · Rack: Non
Application context
Application guidance is tied to the configured wavelength, fiber interface and optical-budget fields for this family.
EDFA Amplifiers (OPA, OBA) 1528-1565nm: Laboratory optical integration depends on preserving the optical budget through the complete path.. The fiber/interface entry (LC/PC, LC/APC, FC/PC, FC/APC) must match the connected components.
EDFA Amplifiers (OPA, OBA) 1528-1565nm: Fiber-optic instrumentation depends on preserving the optical budget through the complete path.. The fiber/interface entry (LC/PC, LC/APC, FC/PC, FC/APC) must match the connected components.
System integration
Use these checks to connect EDFA Amplifiers (OPA, OBA) 1528-1565nm to the surrounding optical, mechanical and control system. Every value shown is taken from this model's own specification record.
Technical FAQ
Connector: LC/PC, LC/APC, FC/PC, FC/APC. Specify connector polish and fiber architecture together. FC/PC, FC/APC and SMA interfaces, and single-mode, multimode and polarization-maintaining fibers, impose different return-loss, mode-field and alignment requirements.
Share your wavelength, fiber type, connector, power handling and control requirements and we will qualify the matching configuration and part number.
Model selection
Compare EDFA Amplifiers (OPA, OBA) 1528-1565nm with the closest available models in the Fiber Optic Communication Data Links family. Confirm option-dependent values on the final configuration before ordering.
| Selection parameter | EDFA Amplifiers (OPA, OBA) 1528-1565nm (current) | Customized Managed Chassis | Fiber Optical Switch |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wavelength range | Confirm for this model | Confirm for this model | 1240-1640nm, 1310, 1410, 1550, 1310/1550, 1060, 850 |
| Optical performance | Confirm for this model | Confirm for this model | Confirm for this model |
| Fiber type | Confirm for this model | Confirm for this model | SMF-28, MM 50/125 |
| Connector / control | LC/PC, LC/APC, FC/PC, FC/APC | Confirm for this model | Ethernet |
