The JDS Uniphase MAPB+1E1550FA1 is an optical amplifier cassette module engineered for the JDS Uniphase MAP system platform. Operating at 1550 nm, this EDFA-based module delivers optical gain essential for signal boosting in DWDM systems and extending optical network reach. The module installs as a hot-swappable cassette within either MAP Master or MAP Benchtop chassis, enabling flexible test and measurement configurations without system downtime.
## Technical Specifications
• **Product Line:** JDS Uniphase MAP Series
• **Module Type:** Optical Amplifier (EDFA configuration)
• **Wavelength:** 1550 nm
• **Saturated Output Power:** 14 dBm to 21 dBm typical
• **Noise Figure:** As low as 3.3 dB
• **Gain Flatness:** Better than 1.4 dB
• **Band:** C-band or L-band operation available
## Key Features
• Hot-swappable cassette architecture eliminates need for system shutdown during module changes
• Automatic cassette identification via MAP chassis firmware
• Reversible front/rear optical access accommodates varied deployment configurations
• Available in multiple optical connector types (FC/PC, FC/APC, SC/PC, SC/APC) for system compatibility
• Proprietary backplane interface integrates directly with MAP chassis control electronics
## Typical Applications
• DWDM system signal boosting and regeneration
• Optical network reach extension
• Laboratory and field testing of fiber-optic systems
• Signal power optimization in long-haul transmission links
## Compatibility & Integration
The MAPB+1E1550FA1 integrates into JDS Uniphase MAP Master (19-inch rackmount, 8-slot capacity) and MAP Benchtop (9.5-inch format, 3-slot capacity) chassis. Both platforms feature color displays, dynamic MAP firmware, and remote communication via RS-232 and GPIB interfaces. Power and control functions are managed entirely by the parent MAP chassis.
