The Photonetics 3624 BT-19 is a benchtop Erbium Doped Fiber Amplifier (EDFA) engineered to amplify optical signals in the C-band with high gain and low noise performance. Designed for long-haul telecommunications, cable television, and research applications, it delivers small-signal net gain exceeding 35 dB at 1530 nm with a noise figure of 4.5 dB typical. The unit provides gain flatness within 1 dB across the 1530–1560 nm range and supports saturated output power up to +20 dBm. Benchtop and rack-mount configurations are available with IEEE-488 computer control and rear-panel analog monitoring outputs.
Technical Specifications
• Wavelength Range: 1550 nm nominal (C-band operation)
• Amplifier Type: Erbium Doped Fiber Amplifier (EDFA)
• Small-Signal Net Gain: Greater than 35 dB at 1530 nm
• Saturated Output Power: Up to +20 dBm
• Noise Figure: 4.5 dB (typical)
• Gain Flatness: 1 dB typical over 1530–1560 nm
• Polarization Sensitivity: 0.25 dB (optional specification)
• Optical Connectors: FC/APC (input and output)
– Key Features
• Launched pump power display in mW
• Laser diode current display in mA
• Const P/Const I/Limit display mode switch
• IEEE-488 computer interface for remote control
• Rear-panel analog monitoring outputs
• Integrated power supply within benchtop chassis
– Typical Applications
• Long-haul telecommunications transmission
• Cable television signal distribution
• Optical communication system testing and validation
• Research and development in fiber optic networks
– Compatibility & Integration
Available in benchtop and rack-mount form factors for standalone operation or integration into multi-instrument test systems. Compatible with standard fiber optic infrastructure using FC/APC connectors.
