Data Sheet, Rev. 1
September 2001
Optical Amplifier Platform, 1724-Type
Erbium-Doped Fiber Amplifier (W Series)
Applications
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Designed specifically for DWDM applications
Booster/power amplifier
Line amplifier
Description
The W1724-Type Erbium-Doped Fiber Amplifier
(EDFA) has been designed for use in DWDM applica-
tions and offers the following performance features:
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Flat gain profile over a wide temperature range
Low noise figure
High output power
Automatic gain lock
Designed for use in DWDM applications, the standard
W1724-Type EDFA incorporates a DB-25 connector and a
microcontroller with TTL compatible alarm monitoring.
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Features
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Gain-flattened spectral response
High saturation output power, > 22 dBm
Low power consumption, < 12 W @ 45 °C
Low noise
Single 5 V operation
Wide input signal bandwidth
Wide operating temperature range, 0
°C
to 65
°C
Optical input and output taps
Isolated input and output
Programmable input and output monitors
Connectorized single-mode fiber pigtail
Standard serial communication channels
The versatile W1724-Type EDFA operates over a
wide temperature range, exhibits extremely low
power dissipation, and offers a variety of alarms and
monitors. Optimum performance and system stability
are supported through the use of optical isolation at
the input and output. Optical input and output are
through single-mode fiber pigtails terminated with
optical connectors.
The EDFA incorporates optical input and output taps
that are monitored via an integral microcontroller.
Significant performance benefits are achieved with
the microcontroller, which stabilizes the temperature
of the pumps and maintains constant gain of the
amplifier.
Contact your Account Manager at Agere Systems
Inc. to discuss electrical or optical connector options
not listed in the Ordering Information section.
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