EDFA232A2PB-GD-F-D

Product Overview

• Category: Optical Amplifier
• Use: Amplification of optical signals in fiber optic communication systems
• Characteristics:
  • High gain and low noise figure
  • Wide operating wavelength range
  • Compact package design
  • Easy integration into existing systems
• Package: Standard module package
• Essence: Erbium-Doped Fiber Amplifier (EDFA)
• Packaging/Quantity: Single unit per package

Specifications

• Operating Wavelength Range: 1528 nm - 1565 nm
• Gain: 25 dB
• Noise Figure: < 4 dB
• Input Power: -30 dBm to +10 dBm
• Output Power: 17 dBm
• Pump Power: 100 mW
• Fiber Type: Single-mode
• Connector Type: SC/APC

Detailed Pin Configuration

The EDFA232A2PB-GD-F-D has the following pin configuration:

1. Vcc: Power supply voltage
2. GND: Ground connection
3. IN: Input optical signal
4. OUT: Output amplified optical signal
5. PD: Photodiode monitor output
6. RS: RS485 communication interface

Functional Features

• High gain: The EDFA232A2PB-GD-F-D provides a gain of 25 dB, allowing for long-distance transmission without significant signal degradation.
• Low noise figure: With a noise figure of less than 4 dB, the amplifier minimizes the introduction of additional noise to the signal.
• Wide operating wavelength range: The amplifier operates within the wavelength range of 1528 nm to 1565 nm, making it compatible with various optical communication systems.
• Compact design: The module is designed to be compact, allowing for easy integration into existing systems.
• Easy installation: The amplifier can be easily installed and connected using standard SC/APC connectors.

Advantages

• High gain amplification
• Low noise figure
• Wide operating wavelength range
• Compact and easy to integrate
• Compatible with existing systems

Disadvantages

• Limited output power (17 dBm)
• Requires external power supply

Working Principles

The EDFA232A2PB-GD-F-D is based on the principle of erbium-doped fiber amplification. The amplifier consists of an erbium-doped fiber that is pumped with a laser diode at a specific wavelength. When an input optical signal is injected into the fiber, the erbium ions in the fiber get excited and amplify the signal through stimulated emission. The amplified signal is then extracted from the fiber as the output.

Detailed Application Field Plans

The EDFA232A2PB-GD-F-D is commonly used in the following applications:

1. Long-haul optical communication systems: The amplifier helps boost the signal strength over long distances, compensating for losses in the transmission medium.
2. Fiber optic network infrastructure: It is used in the construction of fiber optic networks to amplify signals for efficient data transmission.
3. CATV distribution systems: The amplifier enhances the signal quality in cable television distribution systems, allowing for better reception at the end-user's location.
4. Optical sensing systems: It can be utilized in various optical sensing applications where signal amplification is required.

Detailed and Complete Alternative Models

1. EDFA112B1PA-GD-F-D: Similar to EDFA232A2PB-GD-F-D but with a lower gain of 15 dB.
2. EDFA432C3PB-GD-F-D: Higher power version with an output power of 23 dBm.
3. EDFA532D4PC-GD-F-D: Rack-mountable model with multiple input/output ports for higher flexibility in system integration.

(Note: The above alternative models are for illustrative purposes only and may not represent the actual available alternatives.)

This concludes the encyclopedia entry for EDFA232A2PB-GD-F-D, an erbium-doped fiber amplifier used for signal amplification in fiber optic communication systems.