The Pulsed Erbium-Doped Fiber Amplifier for C-band is a specialized fiber amplifier engineered for short-pulse amplification in the 1530–1565 nm window. Designed specifically for picosecond and nanosecond pulse regimes, this amplifier delivers high peak power while carefully managing fiber nonlinear effects such as self-phase modulation and stimulated Brillouin scattering. By combining high gain, low noise, and optimized pulse handling, it is an ideal solution for demanding optical systems where signal integrity and stability are critical.

Operating over the standard C-band used in modern optical communications and sensing, the amplifier supports pulse widths from 0.1 ns to 50 ns and repetition rates from 1 kHz to 1 MHz. It accommodates low peak-power seed pulses in the 1–10 mW range and boosts them up to peak powers from 1 W to as high as 1000 W, depending on configuration. Carefully optimized erbium-doped fiber and gain management provide a noise figure of about 5.5 dB and gain flatness around 3 dB, helping preserve the temporal and spectral characteristics of the input pulses for consistent, repeatable system performance.

From an integration standpoint, the amplifier is built around standard telecom-grade SMF-28 fiber with FC/APC connectors, ensuring straightforward connection with existing C-band sources, modulators, and downstream components. Low polarization-dependent gain (<0.5 dB) and minimal polarization mode dispersion (<0.5 ps) help maintain polarization quality and pulse fidelity in systems where state of polarization is important, such as coherent communication links and interferometric sensor setups. Optional bandpass filtering can be included to further refine the output spectrum and suppress out-of-band noise.

The product line is available in both modular and desktop form factors to cover a broad range of deployment scenarios, from OEM integration in compact instruments to use as a benchtop source in laboratories. The module version offers RS232 control, making it easy to integrate into automated test platforms, fiber-laser subsystems, and embedded optical equipment. The desktop configuration supports ACC (Automatic Current Control) operation via front-panel controls and runs from a universal 100–240 V AC power supply, offering a turn-key solution for research labs, prototyping environments, and production test stations. Both versions are designed for reliable operation in typical laboratory and light-industrial environments with an operating temperature range from -5°C to +55°C.

To match diverse system requirements, the Pulsed Erbium-Doped Fiber Amplifier for C-band series is offered with multiple output peak power options, including typical configurations such as 100 W, 200 W, 500 W, and 1000 W peak. This flexibility allows users to select the appropriate gain and output level for applications ranging from moderate-power amplification in fiber communication testbeds to high-peak-power pulse generation in fiber laser chains. With its combination of short-pulse optimization, robust C-band performance, and flexible packaging, this amplifier series provides a powerful and adaptable building block for fiber communications, pulsed fiber lasers, and advanced fiber-optic sensing systems.