The IPG Photonics EAR-200-C3-W-L-MA is an Erbium-doped fiber amplifier (EDFA) engineered for industrial and laboratory applications demanding stable, linearly polarized optical amplification. Operating in continuous wave mode across the C-band, this compact EAR Series unit delivers efficient signal conditioning with minimal footprint and cooler-free pump operation for enhanced reliability.
## Technical Specifications
• **Product Type:** Erbium-doped Fiber Amplifier (EDFA)
• **Series:** EAR Series
• **Operating Mode:** Continuous Wave (CW)
• **Operating Wavelength Range:** 1533–1567 nm (C-band)
• **Operating Bandwidth (FWHM):** 10–20 nm (dependent on output power)
• **Output Signal Polarization:** Linear (LP)
• **Input Power Range:** −5 to +10 dBm
• **Input Signal Linewidth:** Greater than 1 GHz
• **Relative Residual Pump Power:** Less than −30 dB at input and output ports
• **Optical Isolation:** 25–30 dB input isolation; <−30 dB residual pump power
• **Extinction Ratio:** ~17–20 dB
• **Output Power Stability:** <1% over 8 hours (available as option)
• **Operating Temperature:** 0°C to +50°C
• **Cooling:** Cooler-free pump design
## Key Features
• Linearly polarized output suitable for polarization-sensitive applications
• Compact form factor for laboratory and OEM integration
• Minimal residual pump power at optical ports
• Low thermal load via pump-integrated design
• RS-232 remote control interface for system automation
• Optional output power stabilization to <1% over 8-hour periods
## Typical Applications
• Optical fiber communications signal conditioning
• Laboratory spectroscopy and optical testing
• Industrial fiber laser seed amplification
• Precision measurement systems requiring stable CW amplification
## Compatibility & Integration
• **Optical Input:** SMF-28 fiber with FC/PC, FC/SPC, or FC/APC connectors; 1–2 meter cable assemblies
• **Optical Output:** Bare fiber or collimated beam output (5 mm standard diameter)
• **Control Interface:** RS-232 rear-panel connection for computer control
• **Mounting:** Designed for direct integration into optical benches and system racks
