This high gain semiconductor optical amplifier is
primarily intended for use as an optical pre-amplifier
in high bit rate applications (10 Gbit/s and 40
Gbit/s). Its high gain and low noise figure provide a
high performance, compact and price competitive
alternative to single channel EDFAs in receiver sub-
systems.The optical pre-amplifier package includes a
thermistor and thermo-electric cooler in a 14-pin
butterfly package with single mode fiber pigtails.
1550nm WINDOW
HIGH GAIN
LOW POLARISATION DEPENDENCE
LOW NOISE FIGURE
COMPACT PACKAGE
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Fiber-to-fiber max gain 20dB 25 dB
Noise figure 7dB 9dB
Saturation output power 5 dBm 6 dBm
Gain ripple at max gain 0.2 dB 0.3 dB
Polarisation dependence 0.2 dB 0.3 dB
3dB optical bandwidth 40 nm 50 nm
Gain centre wavelength 1540 nm 1550 nm 1560 nm
Bias current 150 mA 200 mA
Operating temp -5 deg C 65 deg C
TEC drive max 1.5A/4V
OPTICAL PRE-AMPLIFIER:
PRELIMINARY SPECIFICATION
This product is appropriate for both metro and
long haul applications where the use of an optical
pre-amplifier increases the sensitivity of the
receiver system, particularly where high data rates
are used.The same device is also appropriate for
use as an in-line single channel amplifier for
metro/access applications.
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