Data Sheet
February 2003
TriQuint Optoelectronics
Optical Amplifier Platform, 1724-Type
Erbium-Doped Fiber Amplifier (S and V Series)
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Designed for use in single-channel or video applications, the
standard 1724-Type EDFA incorporates a DB-25 connector and a
microcontroller with TTL compatible alarm monitoring.
Features
■ 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
■ Connectorized single-mode fiber pigtail
■ Standard serial communication channels
Applications
■ Designed for a variety of applications:
— S Series: single channel
— V Series: video
■ Booster/power amplifier
■ Line amplifier
■ Preamplifier
Description
The 1724-Type Erbium-Doped Fiber Amplifier (EDFA)
has been designed for use in a variety of applications
and is available in application-specific versions:
■ S Series for single-channel, preamplifier applications
(see Table 4, page 6, for performance specifications)
— High gain
— Low noise figure
■ V Series for video, analog, or booster applications
(see Table 5, page 6, for performance specifications)
— Supports a wide range of output powers
— Low noise figure
— Low power dissipation
— Adjustable output power