EDFA, Erbium Doped Fiber Amplifiers

EDFA, Erbium Doped Fiber Amplifiers

Keywords: EDFA, YDFA, EYDFA, CATV, FTTH, Doppler laser radar system
May 22, 2023 View: 464 Data Sheet

EDFA, YDFA, EYDFA, CATV, FTTH, Doppler laser radar system, SZK Series

SZK Series Erbium/Ytterbium Doped Fiber Amplifiers

  • High Power Erbium-ytterbium Co-doped Optical Amplifier
  • ASE Source Used by Fiber Optic Gyroscope
  • Multi-channels Erbium-Doped Optical Amplifier
  • Polarization Maintaining Erbium-Doped Optical Amplifier
  • Pulse Erbium-Doped Optical Amplifier
  • Single Channel Erbium-Doped Optical Amplifier
  • C+L Band Erbium-Doped Optical Amplifier
  • Ultra-narrow Linewidth Laser

1.High Power Erbium-ytterbium Co-doped Optical Amplifier

Our high power EYDFA product has been widely used in CATV system and FTTH. High Power EYDFA uses single mode laser and multi-mode pump laser to provide energy. The max high output power can reach up to 40dBm. The product can be configured in ACC or APC work mode through GUI. Using the high reliable temperature-controlling technology make the products have excellent thermal performance under wide temperature range.

Product Feature

  • High power output
  • APC/ACC operation mode
  • High stability and reliability
  • Customizable

Main Application

  • CATV
  • FTTH
  • Doppler laser radar system (PM YEDFA)
  • College and research institute
Parameter Unit Min Type Max
Wavelength nm 1540 1550 1565
Output port number 1 8
Input power dBm -3 10
Output power dBm 13 33 36
Output power/channel dBm 13 23 26
Noise Figure dB 5.5 6
Operation temperature 0 40
Storage temperature -40 85
Supply voltage V 5 or 12
Power consumption W 60 120
Pigtail Length cm 50±2
Pigtail type FC/APC, 900um

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2.ASE Source Used by Fiber Optic Gyroscope

The ASE light source modules used by fiber optic gyroscope (I-FOG) are designed specifically for the high property fiber optic gyroscope. According to different structure requirements of fiber optic gyro, the ASE light source designed by us has two types that are circular and rectangular, which can satisfy different needs of different structure designs of gyroscope. This type of ASE light source adopts the way of optimizing the optical structure, spectral filtering and power controlling, which plays an important part in improving the stability of fiber optic gyroscope scale factor and the stability of full temperature. In order to satisfy the requirements under different environment conditions, the light source has strict assessment in the range of -40~70℃ and the optical path devices and the circuit devices from devices to modules are all under strict selections. Besides, the interior of the light source adopts integrated precise thermal profile, which not only guarantees the spectrum stabilization of light source, but also reduces the whole consumption of light source.

Product Feature

  • Meeting GJB150 criterion
  • Operation temperature range:-40~70°C
  • High stability and reliability
  • Customizable

Main Application

  • Fiber optic gyroscope
  • Military researches
  • Medical and biological imaging
  • College and research institute
Parameter Unit Min Type Max
Average wavelength nm 1558 1560 1562
Bandwidth nm ≥11nm
Output optical power mW 5 - -
The stability of output optical power @ normal temperature % - - 1%
The stability of output optical power @ full temperature % - - 10%
The stability of wavelength @full temperature ppm - - 150
Modulation depth dB 0.1
Polarization ratio dB 0.2
Operation temperature -40 70
Storage temperature -55 85
Supply voltage V 4.75 5 5.25
Power consumption W 3.5
Pigtail Length cm 50±2
Pigtail type Single mode, 80um

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3. Multi-channels Erbium-Doped Optical Amplifier

Our multi-channels EDFA can be used in the fields of optic fiber communication and optic fiber sensing. EDFA uses 980nm or 1480nm pump laser to provide energy. It can provide EDFA products of C wave band, L wave band and C+L wave band, and its interior uses AGC、ACC or APC as the control system. This product supports cooling pump and un-cooling pump, thus it can rationally match structure size, power dissipation and property to meet different needs of customers. Multi-channel EDFA uses DC+5V/GND input power and flexible form of man-machine interface which facilitates setting up the internal parameters of EDFA through RS232 serial port. Besides, it can realize the parameters real-time monitoring in the module and line remote management and control.

Product Feature

  • Up to 20dBm output power
  • AGC/APC/ACC operation mode
  • Low noise figure and power consumption
  • High stability and reliability
  • Customizable

Main Application

  • DWDM commonication system
  • Roadm system
  • Fiber sensing transmission system
  • College and research institute
Parameter Unit Min Type Max
Wavelength nm 1528 1563
Channels Number 1 88
Gain dB 22 25 28
Input power dBm -35 -5
Output power dBm 17 17
Gain Flatness dB 1 1.5
Noise Figure dB 5.5 6
Adjusted VOA dB 0 15
Operation temperature -5 50
Storage temperature -40 85
Supply voltage V 4.75 5 5.25
Power consumption W 20
Pigtail Length cm 100±2
Pigtail type LC/UPC
Dimension mm Module: 90xx70x15, desktop: 300x280x100

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For example, part number SZK-M-C-23-20-FA-1.5 is an EDFA with module, C band, output power 23dB, gain 20dB, pigtail FC/APC, pigtail length 1.5m

Comunication Protocol

Baud rate 9600, data bit 8, stop bit 1, calibration bit none

RO=only read

RW= read or write

4.Polarization Maintaining Erbium-Doped Optical Amplifier

PM EDFA product has been widely used in the fields of optic fiber sensing and optic fiber communication. PM EDFA uses 980nm pump laser to provide energy. With all polarization maintaining passive components, it has a high output extinction ratio. The product can be configured in AGC, APC or ACC work mode through GUI. Using the high reliability temperature-controlling technology make the products have excellent thermal performance under wide temperature ran

Product Feature

  • Up to 23dBm output power
  • AGC/APC/ACC operation mode
  • Low noise figure and power consumption
  • High stability and reliability
  • Customizable

Main Application

  • Optical fiber sensing
  • PM optical communication system
  • College and research institute
Parameter Unit Min Type Max
Wavelength nm 1550.12
Bandwidth G 100
Input power dBm -16 -10
Output power dBm 22.5 23 23.5
Extinction ratio dB 20
Noise Figure dB 5.5 6
Operation temperature 0 50
Storage temperature -40 85
Supply voltage V 4.75 5 5.25
Power consumption W 20
Pigtail Length cm 100±2
Pigtail type FC/APC, 900um PM

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5. Pulse Erbium-Doped Optical Amplifier

Our pulse EDFA product has been widely used in the fields of optic fiber sensing, test wind LIDAR, Hydrophone system. This product can keep intact waveform during amplifying the optical signal. The product can be configured in AGC, APC or ACC work mode through GUI. Using the high reliability temperature-controlling technology make the products have excellent thermal performance under wide temperature range.

Product Feature

  • Keep the intact waveform
  • AGC/APC/ACC operation mode
  • Low noise figure and power consumption
  • High stability and reliability
  • Customizable

Main Application

  • Optical fiber sensing
  • Test wind LIDAR
  • Hydrophone system
  • College and research institute
Parameter Unit Min Type Max
Wavelength nm 1550.12
Pulse width ns 1 100 1000
Repetition frequency Hz 1 200K
Input average power dBm -35 -10
Output average power dBm 0
Noise Figure dB 5.5 6
Operation temperature -40 50
Storage temperature -40 85
Supply voltage V 4.75 5 5.25
Power consumption W 12
Pigtail Length cm 100±2
Pigtail type LC/UPC, 900um

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6. Single Channel Erbium-Doped Optical Amplifier

Our single channel EDFA product has been widely used in the fields of optic fiber sensing, CATV or SDH system. Single EDFA uses 980nm pump laser to provide energy. With 1550.12nm 100g pass-band filter, it can improve the receiver sensitivity. The product can be configured in AGC, APC or ACC work mode through GUI. Using the high reliability temperature-controlling technology make the products have excellent thermal performance under wide temperature range.

Product Feature

  • With 1550.12nm 100g pass-band filter
  • AGC/APC/ACC operation mode
  • Low noise figure and power consumption
  • High stability and reliability
  • Customizable

Main Application

  • Optical fiber sensing
  • CATV
  • SDH system
  • College and research institute
Parameter Unit Min Type Max
Wavelength nm 1550.12
Bandwidth G 100
Input power dBm -40 -10
Output power dBm 12 15
Noise Figure dB 4.5 5
Operation temperature 0 50
Storage temperature -40 85
Supply voltage V 4.75 5 5.25
Power consumption W 20
Pigtail Length cm 100±2
Pigtail type LC/UPC, 900um

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7. C+L Band Erbium-Doped Optical Amplifier

Our C+L band EDFA product has been widely used in the fields of optic fiber sensing, quantum communication or special application. C+L band EDFA uses 980nm pump laser to provide energy. It can amplify c-band signal and l-band signal at the same time. The product can be configured in ACC/APC/AGC work mode through GUI. Using the high reliability temperature-controlling technology make the products have excellent thermal performance under wide temperature range.

Product Feature

  • Amplify c-band signal and l-band signal
  • ACC/APC/AGC operation mode
  • Low noise figure and power consumption
  • High stability and reliability
  • Customizable

Main Application

  • Optical fiber sensing
  • Quantum communication
  • College and research institute
Parameter Unit Min Type Max
Wavelength nm 1528~1567&1575~1605
Input power dBm -35 -30 0
Output power dBm -10
Gain dB 20
Noise Figure dB 5.5 6.5
Operation temperature 0 50
Storage temperature -40 85
Supply voltage V 4.75 5 5.25
Power consumption W 20
Pigtail Length cm 100±2
Pigtail type LC/UPC, 900um

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8.Ultra-narrow Linewidth Laser

Our ultra-narrow linewidth laser product has been widely used in the fields of optic fiber sensing, hydrophone system, LIDAR, oil monitor or special application. The ultra-narrow optical fiber filter with unique design guarantees the single frequency operation of the fiber laser. Besides, it can eliminate the impacts of external temperature change and vibration from the output optical wavelength by adopting unique temperature control technology and vibration-proof structure; hence it realizes the stable single longitudinal mode and the single frequency laser output of the ultra-narrow line width. The ultra-narrow line-width fiber laser has excellent properties, the optical output frequency spectrum of which reaches to kHz magnitude. Otherwise, it has ultra-low frequency noise and intensity noise, and the side mode suppression ratio of its output spectrum is more than 50dB. Moreover, the high-strength packaging with unique design guarantees that the fiber laser modules can adapt different environment well and can realize stable single longitudinal mode output without mode hopping under the influence of the external conditions such as temperature variation, vibration and shock. The output power of the ultra-narrow line-width fiber light source can up to 50mW, and the products with higher output power can be provided according to requirements.

Product Feature

  • Ultra-narrow linewidth less than 3K
  • High output optical power
  • stable frequency and output power
  • High stability and reliability
  • Customizable

Main Application

  • Optical fiber sensing
  • LIDAR
  • Hydrophone system
  • College and research institute
Parameter Unit Min Type Max
Wavelength nm 1530 1550.12 1560
Linewidth kHz 3
SNR dB 55
Output power mW 10 50
RIN dB <-120@1M
Phase noise@200Hz <8 urad/rt-Hz 1m OPD
Operation temperature -10 50
Storage temperature -40 85
Supply voltage V 4.75 5 5.25
Power consumption W 30
Pigtail Length cm 100±2
Pigtail type LC/UPC, 900um

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STOL Series Optical Fiber Amplifiers

1.Erbium Doped Fiber Amplifier (EDFA)

Our EDFA is a high-gain optical amplifier which is an easy-to-use and cost-efficient solution for photonic subsystem, OEM integration, and fiber optic system integration. Software control via an a standard TTL RS-232 interface is available for status monitoring and pump current adjustments. It also features pump laser protection and alarms to ensure the reliability and safety of the device. Our EDFA requires a single +5 Volt DC power supply for operation. Contact us for more information.

Features

  • High optical gain
  • Low noise figure
  • RS-232 standard for remote control
  • Single mode and PM mode
  • Optical connectors FC/APC, SC/APC
  • Rackmount, benchtop and module

Applications

  • Subsystem integration for optical links
  • Free space communication
  • Satellite/ground link
  • Pulse amplification
  • General purpose optical amplifier

Specifications:

EDFA single mode C band

Model Pre-amp /Amplifier Stage Optical return loss (dB) Noise figure (dB) Output power (dBm) Polarized mode dispersion (ps) Wavelength (nm) Optical gain (dB) Special feature
STOL-EDFA-PA-WB-M Pre-amp 2 50 4 10 0.1 1530-1560 40 Wide band
STOL-EDFA-PA-NB-M Pre-amp 2 50 4 10 0.1 1530-1560 50 Narrow band
STOL-EDFA-PA-C-R Pre-amp 1 50 4.5 15 0.1 1528-1563 25 -
STOL-EDFA-PA-C-B Pre-amp 1 50 4.5 15 0.1 1528-1563 25 -
STOL-EDFA-PA-C-M Pre-amp 1 50 4.5 15 0.1 1528-1563 25 -
STOL-EDFA-PA-MSA-M Pre-amp 1 50 4.5 15 0.1 1528-1563 28 MSA
STOL-EDFA-C-MP-MSA-M Amplifier 1 50 6.5 20 0.1 1528-1563 30 MSA
STOL-EDFA-C-LC-MSA-M Amplifier 1 50 4.5 16 0.1 1528-1563 28 MSA, low power consumption
STOL-EDFA-C-DP-XX-R Amplifier 2 50 5 22-26 1 1528-1563 35 -
STOL-EDFA-C-SP-XX-R Amplifier 1 50 5 17-21 1 1528-1563 30 -
STOL-EDFA-C-DP-XX-B Amplifier 2 50 5 22-26 1 1528-1563 35 -
STOL-EDFA-C-SP-XX-B Amplifier 1 50 5 17-21 1 1528-1563 30 -
STOL-EDFA-C-GB-XX-R Amplifier 2 50 5 18-24 0.5 1530-1560 13 - 21 Gain flatten, multichannel

MSA = multiple source agreement

EDFA single mode L band

Model Pre-amp /Amplifier Stage Optical return loss (dB) Noise figure (dB) Output power (dBm) Polarized mode dispersion (ps) Wavelength (nm) Optical gain (dB) Power consumption (W)
STOL-EDFA-PA-L-R Pre-amp 1 50 4.5 14 0.1 1568-1605 25 60
STOL-EDFA-PA-L-B Pre-amp 1 50 4.5 14 0.1 1568-1605 25 60
STOL-EDFA-PA-L-M Pre-amp 1 50 4.5 14 0.1 1568-1605 25 20
STOL-EDFA-L-DP-XX-R Amplifier 2 50 5 22-23 1.0 1568-1605 35 60
STOL-EDFA-L-SP-XX-R Amplifier 1 50 5 17-21 1.0 1565-1625 30 60
STOL-EDFA-L-DP-XX-B Amplifier 2 50 5 22-23 1.0 1568-1605 35 60
STOL-EDFA-L-SP-XX-B Amplifier 1 50 5 17-21 1.0 1568-1605 30 60

EDFA PM mode C band

Model Pre-amp /Amplifier Stage Noise figure (dB) Optical return loss (dB) Polarized mode dispersion (ps) Output power (dBm) Wavelength (nm) Optical gain (dB) Power consumption (W)
STOL-EDFA-PA-C-PM-B Pre-amp 1 4.5 50 0.1 15 1528-1563 25 60
STOL-EDFA-PA-C-PM-M Pre-amp 1 4.5 50 0.1 15 1528-1563 25 20
STOL-EDFA-C-DP-XX-PM-R Amplifier 2 5 50 1.0 22-26 1528-1563 35 60
STOL-EDFA-C-SP-XX-PM-R Amplifier 1 5 50 1.0 17-21 1528-1563 30 60
STOL-EDFA-C-DP-XX-PM-B Amplifier 2 5 50 1.0 22-26 1528-1563 35 60
STOL-EDFA-C-SP-XX-PM-B Amplifier 1 5 50 1.0 17-20 1528-1563 30 60

EDFA PM mode L band

Model Pre-amp /Amplifier Stage Noise figure (dB) Optical return loss (dB) Polarized mode dispersion (ps) Output power (dBm) Wavelength (nm) Optical gain (dB) Power consumption (W)
STOL-EDFA-L-DP-XX-PM-R Amplifier 2 5 50 1.0 22 1568-1605 35 60
STOL-EDFA-L-SP-XX-PM-R Amplifier 1 5 50 1.0 17-21 1565-1625 30 60
STOL-EDFA-L-DP-XX-PM-B Amplifier 2 5 50 1.0 22 1568-1605 35 60
STOL-EDFA-L-SP-XX-PM-B Amplifier 1 5 50 1.0 17-21 1568-1605 30 60

Ordering information:

STOL-EDFA-L-DP-XX-R

XX: output power level

Functional diagram:

Experimental Data:

Measurement of gain spectrum of STOL-EDFA-PA-R

Please contact us for more experimental data .

Accessories for module:

2. Ytterbium Doped Fiber Amplifier (YDFA)

Our YDFA is a high gain single/dual/triple staged optical amplifier unit designed for applications requiring high efficiency optical amplification in the 1060nm regime in both CW and pulse mode operations. It is a self-contained, turn-key Module or Rackmount that designed to supply high and stable gain across the specified range of the wavelength window with different optical output power.

Features

  • High optical gain
  • Low noise figure
  • RS-232 standard for remote control
  • Single mode and PM mode
  • Optical connectors FC/APC, SC/APC
  • Rackmount and modul

Applications

  • Subsystem integration for optical links
  • Free space communication
  • Satellite/ground link
  • Pulse amplification
  • General purpose optical amplifier

Specifications:

YDFA Single mode

Model Pre-amp /Amplifier Stage Input/output isolation (dB) Input power level (dBm) Output power (dBm) Wavelength (nm) Optical gain (dB)
STOL-YDFA-19-BM Amplifier 1 30 -10 to 10 19 1050-1074 25
STOL-YDFA-30-BM Amplifier 2 30 -10 to 10 30 1050-1074 40
STOL-YDFA-19-R Amplifier 1 30 -10 to 10 19 1050-1074 25
STOL-YDFA-30-R Amplifier 2 30 -10 to 10 30 1050-1074 40
STOL-YDFA-40-R Amplifier 3 30 -10 to 10 40 1050-1074 40
STOL-YDFA-45-R Amplifier 3 27 +3 to +13 45 1040-1075 45
STOL-YDFA-MSA-M Pre-amp 1 30 -40 to +5 18 1045-1070 25

Other range of wavelength is available upon request.

YDFA PM mode

Model Pre-amp /Amplifier Stage Input/output isolation (dB) Input power level (dBm) Output power (dBm) Wavelength (nm) Optical gain (dB)
STOL-YDFA-XX-TP-PM-R Amplifier 3 30 -10 to 10 33,37,40 1050-1074 40
STOL-YDFA-XX-DP-PM-R Amplifier 2 30 -10 to 0 25,27,30 1050-1074 40
STOL-YDFA-XX-SP-PM-R Amplifier 1 30 -10 to 10 17,18,20 1050-1074 25
STOL-YDFA-XX-DP-PM-M Amplifier 2 30 -10 to 0 25,27,30 1050-1074 40
STOL-YDFA-XX-SP-PM-M Amplifier 1 30 -10 to 10 17,18,20 1050-1074 25
STOL-YDFA-PA-PM-R Pre-amp 2 30 -40 to 5 18 1045-1070 25
STOL-YDFA-PA-PM-M Pre-amp 2 30 -40 to 5 18 1045-1070 25

Ordering information:

STOL-YDFA-L-XX-TP-PM-R

XX:output power level

Functional diagram:

Experimental Data:

3. Erbium Ytterbium Doped Fiber Amplifier (EYDFA)

Our EYDFA is a high power, versatile amplifier designed for pulse laser CATV/PON networks, optical communication and other general purpose optical amplification applications. Based on multi-mode pumping Er/Yb double clad fiber technology, EYDFA is designed to produce high output power. Featuring adjustable output level power via ACC through the front panel and software control through USB, it is ideal for OEM integration applications. Contact us for more information.

Features

  • High optical gain
  • Automatic current control (ACC) standard
  • LCD digital display and LED status indicators
  • Single mode and PM mode
  • Optical connectors FC/APC, SC/APC
  • Multi-mode pumping Er/Yb double clad fiber

Applications

  • Subsystem integration for optical links
  • Free space communication
  • Satellite/ground link
  • Pulse amplification
  • General purpose optical amplifier

Specifications:

EYDFA Single mode

Model Pre-amp /Amplifier Stage Number of outputs ports Noise figure (dB) Polarization mode dispersion (ps) Output power (dBm) Wavelength (nm) Optical gain (dB)
STOL-EYDFA-PA-33-YY-R Pre-amp 2 1 to 32 5 1.0 33 1528-1564 40
STOL-EYDFA-PA-XX-YY-BM Pre-amp 2 1 to 32 5 1.0 33-37 1540-1570 35
STOL-EYDFA-XX-YY-R Amplifier 2 1 to 32 5 1.0 30-37 1537-1564 40
STOL-EYDFA-XX-YY-BM Amplifier 2 1 to 32 5 1.0 30-37 1537-1564 40
STOL-EYDFA-XX-YY-R Pre-amp 1 2, 4 5 1.0 37,40,43 1540-1570 50

EYDFA PM mode

Input power range (dBm)
Model Pre-amp /Amplifier Stage Noise figure (dB) Output power (dBm) Wavelength (nm) Optical gain (dB)
STOL-EYDFA-XX-PM-R Amplifier 2 5 -3 to 7 30-37 1545-1565 26
STOL-EYDFA-PA-XX-PM-R Pre-amp 2 5 -12 to 7 33-37 1540-1570 40

Ordering information:

STOL-EYDFA-PA-XX-YY-M

XX: output power level

YY: number of output ports

Example: STOL-EYDFA-PA-33-05-M

Output power = 33dBm

Number of output port = 5

Diagrams:

Mechanical drawings:

Different fiber amplifier might have different dimension. Please contact us for accurate dimension.

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