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2Ager e Systems Inc.
Data Sheet, Rev. 1 Optical Amplifier Platform, 1724-Type
September 2001 Erbium-Doped Fiber Amplifier (W Series)
Standard Features
The standard W1724-Type EDFA incorporates the opti-
cal architecture illustrated in Figure 1. The standard
features include:
■Exceptional performance benefits with the integral
microcontroller, which precisely controls the gain to
maintain a flat spectral response over various input
powers.
■Single 5 V power supply eliminates the need f or dual
voltage source circuits.
■DB-25 electrical connector allows for easy electrical
connectivity.
■Optical input tap enables input monitoring and con-
trol.
■SC/PC optical connector.
■Low power dissipation.
■Alarms:
— Loss of input power alarm.
— Loss of output power alarm.
— P ump bias alarm (> 95% of EOL value).
— Pump temperature alarm (TL > 35 °C).
— EDFA temperature ala rm (TC > 60 °C).
■Advanced microprocessor design requires minimal
engineering for a shelf-level product.
■Standard mechanical outline includes metric screws
and fiber outputs (using SC/PC optical connectors)
at 180 degrees relative to a DB25 electrical connec-
tor. The standard product does not include a heat
sink.
TTL-Compatible Alarm Outputs
Loss of Input Power Alarm
If the input power is more than 2 dBm below the mini-
mum PIN, the loss of input power alarm (pin 19) will
activate (TTL-logic 1).
Loss of Output Powe r Alarm
If the output power decreases by more than 2 dB from
its beginning-of-life value, the loss of output power
alarm (pin 8) will activate (TTL-logic 1).
Pumps Temperature Alarm
If the laser temperature f or the pump(s) e xceeds 35 °C,
the pump temperature alarm (pin 10) will activate (TTL-
logic 1).
Pumps Bias Alarm
If the bias current for the pump(s) exceeds 95% of its
EOL value, the pump bias alarm (pin 9) will activate
(TTL-logic 1).
EDFA Temperature Alarm
If the case temperature exceeds 60 °C, then the
EDFA temperature alarm (pin 7) will activate (TTL-
logic 1).
Optional Features
Other f eature and package options f or the W1724-Type
EDFA include:
■Alternativ e optical connectors
■Integral heat sink