The IPG Photonics EAU-1-L is an Erbium-doped fiber amplifier module engineered for integration into industrial laser systems and broadband infrastructure equipment. It delivers optical amplification across the L-band with low noise performance, accepting input power levels from -3 dBm to +10 dBm and producing output power between 10.0 dBm and 26 dBm at 1550 nm. The module operates as a standalone unit with universal AC power input and RS-232-C control interface.
## Technical Specifications
• **Optical Output Power:** 10.0 dBm to 26 dBm (at 1550 nm, 0 dBm input)
• **Optical Input Power Range:** -3 dBm to +10 dBm
• **Optimized Spectral Range:** 1570 nm to 1605 nm
• **Noise Figure:** 7.5 dB (at 1550 nm, 0 dBm input)
• **Input/Output Return Loss:** Minimum 40 dB
• **Carrier-to-Noise Ratio:** Better than 1 dB
• **Composite Second Order (CSO):** -75 dBc
• **Composite Triple Beat (CTB):** -80 dBc
• **Residual Pump Power:** -20 dBm/nm
• **Power Supply:** 100-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz
• **Operating Temperature:** 0 °C to +65 °C
• **Connector Type:** FC/APC
• **Fiber Type:** Single Mode (SM9/125-3.0)
## Key Features
• Compact standalone design: 11 × 10 × 4.5 inches, 9.1 lbs
• L-band optimization from 1570 nm to 1605 nm
• Low-noise performance with 40 dB minimum input/output return loss
• Remote control via RS-232-C interface
• Made in USA
## Typical Applications
• Fiber-to-the-Home (FTTH) equipment
• CATV system amplification
• Industrial laser systems requiring precision amplification
## Compatibility & Integration
The EAU-1-L accepts single-mode fiber (SM9/125-3.0) with FC/APC connectors and integrates into systems operating across the L-band spectrum.
