The MPB EFA-P18 C+L is an Erbium-Doped Fiber Amplifier delivering flat-gain optical signal amplification across the C+L band. This benchtop unit combines field-proven telecom architecture with laboratory flexibility, offering saturated output power to 19.52 dBm and gain flatness ≤ 1 dB across DWDM signal bandwidths. Dual-band operation doubles available bandwidth compared to single-band configurations.
Technical Specifications
• Wavelength Range: C+L band
• Gain Flatness: ≤ 1 dB over bandwidth with DWDM signals
• Saturated Output Power: Up to 19.52 dBm
• Gain Profile: Flat-gain operational range
• Pump Source: Semiconductor lasers
• Isolation: Input and output isolators included
• Control Modes: ACC, APC, and AGC
• Interface: RS-232 remote control
• Front Panel: User-friendly readout and control
– Key Features
• Doubled operational bandwidth with C+L dual-band configuration
• Output power controlled by input signal level
• AC power supply; standalone benchtop operation
• EN61010-1 safety compliance (Pollution Class II, Safety Class III)
• EMC Directive 2014/30/UE and Low Voltage Directive 2014/35/UE conformance
• RoHS 2011/65/UE and WEEE Directive (2002/96/EC) compliant
– Typical Applications
• Dense wavelength division multiplexing (DWDM) systems
• Laboratory optical signal conditioning and measurement
• Production testing and instrument calibration at high power levels
• Optical linearity verification
– Compatibility & Integration
MPB Communications manufactures the EFA-P18 C+L with flexibility for optical specification customization. The amplifier integrates into benchtop test setups and operates as a standalone unit via standard AC wallplug power.
