Erbium-Doped Fiber Amplifier Overview

The Erbium-Doped Fiber Amplifier (EDFA) is a sophisticated optical device designed to enhance the performance of fiber optic communication systems. This amplifier is engineered to boost the intensity of optical signals, making it an essential component in long-distance data transmission. The model RZ-M-C-23-20-FA-1.5 is meticulously crafted to meet the demands of modern communication networks, ensuring reliable and efficient signal amplification.

Environmental and Operational Conditions: The EDFA is built to operate under a wide range of environmental conditions, making it versatile for various applications. It functions optimally within an operating temperature range of -5°C to 55°C, with necessary heat dissipation treatments to maintain performance. The storage temperature range extends from -40°C to 85°C, ensuring the device's integrity during non-operational periods. Additionally, the amplifier can handle operating relative humidity levels between 5% and 85%, and storage relative humidity from 5% to 95%, providing flexibility in diverse climatic conditions.

Optical and Electrical Specifications: This EDFA model operates within a wavelength range of 1529.55 nm to 1563.86 nm, covering the ITU C17 to C60 channels. It supports a single wavelength channel and can handle input optical power ranging from -30 dBm to +10 dBm. The output power is adjustable up to 23 dBm, with a gain range of 18.5 dB to 21.5 dB. The device is designed for non-adjustable gain, ensuring consistent performance. With a noise figure of up to 6 dB and a return loss of 45 dB, the amplifier maintains high signal quality. The polarization-dependent gain is minimal, at a maximum of 0.3 dB, and the polarization mode dispersion is kept under 0.5 ps, ensuring minimal signal distortion.

Hardware and Software Features: The EDFA requires an operating voltage of 4.75V to 5.25V and has a maximum power consumption of 20W. Due to its high power consumption, it is essential to incorporate a heat sink or other cooling methods to maintain optimal performance. The amplifier supports advanced software functionalities, including power-down saving and power-on loading, with settings available in both APC (Automatic Power Control) and ACC (Automatic Current Control) modes. These features ensure that the device can be tailored to specific operational requirements, enhancing its adaptability and efficiency in various network configurations.