The Photonetics Fiberamp-BT 16 is an Erbium Doped Fiber Amplifier (EDFA) engineered to amplify optical signals across 1550 nm wavelength systems. It delivers high-gain, low-noise amplification critical for extending transmission distances and compensating for component-induced optical loss in telecommunications, CATV, and research environments.
Technical Specifications
• Operating Wavelength: 1550 nm range
• Optical Connectors: FC/APC input and output
• Saturated Output Power: +16 dBm
• Small-Signal Gain: >25 dB typical
• Noise Figure: Typically below 6 dB
• Input Power Range: -40 dBm to 0 dBm and higher
• Optical Power Stability: ±0.2 dB
• Optical Return Loss: >40 dB typical
• Pump Power Display: Launched pump power (mW)
• Current Display: Laser diode current (mA)
• Control Modes: Constant P / Constant I / Limit
– Key Features
• Benchtop chassis with front-panel user interface
• FC/APC optical connectors for field-standard compatibility
• Real-time pump power and laser diode current monitoring
• Multi-mode control switching for adaptive amplification
• Designed for long-haul and loss-compensation applications
– Typical Applications
• Optical telecommunications systems requiring extended transmission reach
• CATV network amplification and signal restoration
• Laboratory research in fiber optic signal processing
• Link budgeting and optical loss compensation
– Compatibility & Integration
FC/APC connectors ensure integration with standard telecommunications-grade optical systems. The amplifier accepts input signals from -40 dBm through 0 dBm, accommodating weak signals from remote sources and pre-amplified signals without requiring external optical attenuators.
