The Oprel OFA20D-2241S is an Erbium Doped Fiber Amplifier engineered for 1550 nm C-Band optical communication systems. It delivers high gain and output power through stimulated emission in erbium-doped fiber, pumped at 980 nm or 1480 nm. The unit provides low noise figure performance while maintaining signal integrity across long-haul networks, CATV infrastructure, and DWDM/CWDM deployments.
Technical Specifications
• Wavelength Range: 1550 nm (C-Band)
• Pump Source: 980 nm or 1480 nm
• Gain: High gain amplification
• Output Power: High output power
• Noise Figure: Low noise figure
• Power Supply: Built-in switching power supply, 85–265 VAC input; optional DC 48V supply available
• Form Factor: 19-inch 1U rack-mountable
– Key Features
• Optical power output stabilizing circuit for consistent signal delivery
• Laser optical cooling and temperature control
• Microprocessor-based monitoring and control system
• LCD display for real-time operating parameter visualization
• Fault warning system with network management capabilities
• All-optical gain-clamping technology for stable real-time gain
• Input signal power independence
• High gain flatness
• Variable gain control
• Fast transient response (femtosecond pulse capability)
– Typical Applications
• Long-haul optical networks
• Cable television (CATV) systems
• DWDM and CWDM networks
• FTTx deployments
• Optical sensing applications
• Laboratory and test environments
– Compatibility & Integration
The microprocessor architecture enables SCTE HMS standards compliance for network monitoring. Standard AC mains operation supports global deployment with optional DC 48V configurations for specialized installations.
