Fiber Amplifier
Chapter 10: Specifications
TTN118382-D02, Rev A, November 18, 2016
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Specifications
Item #
EDFA100S
EDFA100P
Amplifier Specifications (at 1000 mA Pump Current)
Operating Wavelength Range
a
1530 nm - 1565 nm
Output Power (@ 3 dBm Input Power)
b,c
>20 dBm
Small Signal Gain (@ -20 dBm Input Power)
b
>30 dB
>28 dB
Noise Figure (@ 3 dBm Input Power)
b
<5 dB
Output Power Stability (@ 3 dBm Input Power)
<±2% Over 24 Hours
(After 15 Minute Warm-Up,
for Ambient Temperature ±2 °C)
Total Dispersion within Amplifier
<0.06 ps/nm
Laser Class
3B
Fiber Specifications
Output Polarization
Random
Linear, Aligned to Slow
Axis
Polarization Extinction Ratio
N/A
>25 dB
Polarization-Dependent Gain
<0.2 dB
N/A
Return Loss at Input Port
>50 dB
Input / Output Isolation
>30 dB
Input / Output Fiber Type
SMF-28-J9
PM1550-XP
Input / Output Fiber Connectors
FC/APC Compatible, 2.0 mm Narrow Key
a. The wavelength range over which the output power (at 3 dBm input power) does not fall below 18 dBm.
b. Specified at 1550 nm. Please refer to published data on Thorlabs website
’ for typical curves showing the
variation of each parameter.
c. Please refer to published data on Thorlabs website
’ on the scaling of the output power vs. the input
power.
Absolute Maximum Ratings
Absolute Maximum Input Power
10 dBm
Absolute Maximum Output Power
23 dBm
Operating Temperature
15 to 35 °C
Storage Temperature
0 to 50 °C
