The JDS Uniphase OAB1552+20FP0 is a benchtop Erbium-Doped Fiber Amplifier (EDFA) engineered as a C-band booster amplifier for single-channel optical signal amplification across 1528–1563 nm. This unit delivers high gain and saturated output power to extend transmission reach in fiber optic communication systems, with flexible optical interfaces and rack-mount capability for laboratory and production environments.
## Technical Specifications
**Optical Performance**
• Operating wavelength range: 1528–1563 nm
• Amplifier window: 1528–1610 nm
• Minimum small signal gain: 37 dB
• Minimum saturated output power: 17 dBm
• Maximum noise figure: 4.5 dB
• Spectral gain flatness (maximum): 1.7 dB (p-p) over 1570–1603 nm
• Maximum PDL: < 0.3 dB
• Maximum PMD: 0.6 ps
• Input/output isolation: 40/40 dB (minimum)
**Pump Laser & Interfaces**
• Pump wavelength: 980 nm
• Maximum pump power achieves approximately 40 dB gain
• Optical connectors: FC/PC, FC/APC, SC/PC, SC/APC
• Signal configuration: Single channel
**Physical & Environmental**
• Dimensions: 21.2 × 8.9 × 35.5 cm
• Weight: < 4 kg
• Operating temperature: 0 to 50 °C
• Storage temperature: -40 to 70 °C
• Humidity (maximum): 95% RH non-condensing (0 to 45 °C)
• Laser safety: FDA 21 CFR 1040.10 Class IIIb; maximum output power ≤ 24.5 dBm
## Key Features
• Front-panel LCD for real-time input/output power and current monitoring
• RS232 remote control capability
• Compact benchtop form factor with optional 19-inch rack-mount kit
• High output power and gain over C-band window
• Low polarization-dependent loss and mode dispersion
• Compatible with JDS Uniphase Model 1200 Series power supply
## Typical Applications
• Pre-amplifier, booster, and in-line amplifier configurations
• DWDM transmission for multichannel lightwave systems
• Sonet/SDH single-channel systems
• Component and sub-assembly manufacturing
• Fiber optic research and development
## Compatibility & Integration
The OAB1552+20FP0 accepts external power via JDS Uniphase Model 1200 Series supplies and supports mid-span access for system integration. Multiple optical interface options enable straightforward connection to standard fiber patch panels and test setups.
