The MPB EFAP18C+L is an optical signal amplifier engineered for C-band, L-band, and combined C+L-band applications in telecommunications testing and industrial environments. It delivers up to 29 dBm output power with small-signal gain reaching 65 dB and noise figure as low as 3.5 dB, making it well-suited for both preamplification and power amplification roles.
Technical Specifications
• Optical Bands: C-band, L-band, C+L-band; configurable for Super C-band or Extended C-band variants
• Output Power: Up to 29 dBm
• Small-Signal Gain: Up to 65 dB
• Noise Figure: Down to 3.5 dB
• Gain Control Modes: Automatic Constant Gain (ACC), Automatic Constant Power (APC), Automatic Gain Control (AGC)
• Output: Gain-flattened output available as option
• Polarization: Polarization Maintaining (PM) or non-PM configurations
• Variable Gain: Available
• Mid-stage Access: Optional
• Power Supply: AC powered
• Form Factor: 1RU (rack unit) configuration available
– Key Features
• Multiple gain control modes enable adaptive operation across varying signal conditions
• Configurable for single-channel or multi-channel deployment
• Graphical User Interface (GUI) for real-time control and performance monitoring
• RS232 communication standard; optional Ethernet integration for network-based remote management
• Key switch and remote interlock provide operational safety and access control
• Tailored configurations available to meet specific system requirements
– Typical Applications
• Long-distance optical signal amplification in C- and L-band telecommunications networks
• Optical test and measurement instrumentation requiring high gain and low noise performance
• Preamplifier and power amplifier stages in optical transmission systems
• Multi-wavelength signal boosting across extended bandwidth specifications
– Compatibility & Integration
RS232 connectivity enables straightforward integration with standard test equipment control systems. Optional Ethernet port extends compatibility to networked monitoring and control architectures. The 1RU form factor suits standard 19-inch rack installations.
