EDFA, Erbium Doped Fiber Amplifiers

Keywords: EDFA, YDFA, EYDFA, CATV, FTTH, Doppler laser radar system

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

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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