EDFA, Erbium Doped Fiber Amplifiers

EDFA, Erbium Doped Fiber Amplifiers

Keywords: EDFA, YDFA, EYDFA, CATV, FTTH, Doppler laser radar system
May 22, 2023 View: 3806 Data Sheet

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

SMR Series Fiber Amplifier

1.C-band Erbium-doped Fiber Booster Amplifier

Erbium-doped fiber booster amplifier is a kind of power amplifier operating in C band. It can be used to amplify the laser power, which is in the range of -6 ~+3dBm, to 15dBm power level or even higher, and the maximum output power is up to 26dBm. Booster amplifier is often used to increase the emission power of laser source and then expand the transmission distance of the optical signals in fibers.

Features

  • Wide Spectrum Range

  • High Output Power

  • Low noise figure

Applications

  • Optical Communications

  • Fiber Sensing

  • Fiber Laser

Specifications

Optical ParametersUnitTypical ValueRemarks
Operating Wavelengthnm1530~1565C-band
Input Signal PowerdBm-6~+3 
Saturation Output PowerdBm15/17/20/23/25/26@-3dBm input
Output Power stabilitydB≤±0.02(15min.); ≤±0.05(8hrs)Peak to peak
Noise FiguredB≤5.5 
Polarization Dependent GaindB≤0.3 
Polarization Mode Dispersionps≤0.5 
Input/output IsolationdB≥35 
Optical Power Monitoring-output power 
Fiber Type-SMF-28 
Fiber connector FC/APC 
Control mode-ACC/APC 
General ParametersBenchtopModule
Control functionLCD display and buttonRS232 serial port communication
Remote Control PortDB9 FemaleDB9 Female
Power Supply100~240V AC, ≤30W5V3A DC, ≤15W
Dimensions260(W)×280(D)×120(H) [mm]125(W)×150(D)×20(H)[mm]
Operating Temperature/td>-5 ~ 35°C

Operating Relative Humidity>0~70%

Ordering Information/ Product Code

MODELWavelengthAmplifier TypeSaturation Output Power(dBm)FiberPackaging
SMR-C-BA-XX-SM-M/BC=C bandBA=Booster Amplifier15/17/20/23/25/26SM=SMF-28M=Module B=Benchtop

2.C-band Erbium-doped Fiber Booster Amplifier Micro-Size Module

This micro-size EDFA BA module adopts a unique miniaturized design and packaging. The maximum output power is up to 23dBm in C band. With a compact size of only 50×50×15mm, it is extremely suitable for use in narrow space situations.

Features

  • Compact

  • High Output Power

  • Low noise figure

Applications

  • Optical Communications

  • Fiber Sensing

  • Fiber Laser

Specifications

Optical ParametersUnitTypical ValueRemarks
Operating Wavelengthnm1530~1565C-band
Input Signal PowerdBm-6~+3 
Saturation Output PowerdBm10/13/17/20/23@-3dBm input
Output Power stabilitydB≤±0.02(15min.); ≤±0.05(8hrs)Peak to peak
Noise FiguredB≤5.5 
Polarization Dependent GaindB≤0.3 
Polarization Mode Dispersionps≤0.5 
Input/output IsolationdB≥35 
Optical Power Monitoring-output power 
Fiber Type-SMF-28 
Fiber connector FC/APC 
Control mode- ACC/APC 
General ParametersModule

Control FunctionRS232 or TTL serial port communication

Remote Control PortXH2.54- 4 PIN,PIN1~4:+5V/GND/TX/RX

Power Supply5V2A DC, ≤10W

Dimensions50(W)×50(D)×15(H) [mm]

Operating Temperature-5 ~ 35°C

Operating Relative Humidity0~70%

Ordering Information/ Product Code

ModelWavelengthAmplifier TypeSaturation Output Power(dBm)FiberPackaging
SMR-C-BA-XX-SM-MicC=C bandBA=Booster Amplifier10/13/17/20/23SM=SMF-28Mic=micro-size module

3.C-band High Power Single-Mode Erbium-doped Fiber Amplifier

The high-power EDFA is based on the principle of stimulated emission amplification of optical signals in erbium-ytterbium co-doped fiber. By adopting a excellent optical design and thermal management, it can achieve high-power laser output within the wavelength range of 1535~ 1565nm. It has the advantages of high-power and low-noise, and can be used in fiber optic communication, lidar, etc.

Features

  • Wide Spectrum Range

  • High Output Power, Up to 10W

  • Low noise figure

Applications

  • Optical Communications

  • LIDAR

  • Nonlinear Optics

Specifications

Optical Parameters

Unit

Typical Value

Remarks


Operating Wavelengthnm1535~1565 
Input Signal PowerdBm-6~+10 
Saturation Output PowerdBm27/30/33/35/37/40For SM Model@-3dBm input,For PM Model@0dBm input
Noise FiguredB≤6.0 
Input/output IsolationdB≥35 
Optical Power Monitoring-Input/output power 
Output Power stabilitydB≤±0.02(15min.); ≤±0.05(8hrs)Peak to peak
Fiber Type/Fiber Connector-SMF-28PM1550FC/APC Connector
Polarization Dependent GaindB≤0.3- 
Polarization Mode Dispersionps≤0.5- 
Polarization Extinction RatiodB-≥23 
Control mode-ACC/APC 
General ParametersBenchtopModule

Control functionLCD display and buttonRS232 serial port communication

Remote Control PortDB9 FemaleDB9 Female

Power Supply100~240V AC, 15~150W12VDC 3~12A ,  15~150W

Dimensions for 27/30/33/35dBm260(W)×320(D)×120(H) [mm]125(W)×150(D)×31.5(H) [mm]

Dimensions for 37/40dBm376(W)×340(D)×112(H) [mm]139(W)×235(D)×70(H) [mm]

Operating Temperature-5 ~ 35°C


Operating Relative Humidity0~70%


Ordering Information/ Product Code

ModelWavelengthAmplifier TypeOutput Power(dBm)FiberPackaging
SMR-C-HP-BA-XX-SM/PM-MicC=C bandHP-BA27/30/33/35/37/40SM=SMF-28 PM=PM1550M=Module B=Benchtop

4.C-band Polarization Maintaining Erbium-doped Fiber Amplifier

The C-band polarization-maintaining Erbium-doped Fiber Amplifier(PM EDFA) is a series of fiber amplifier products specifically used in PM fiber systems, including PA, BA, and LA-type PM EDFA. It has the advantages of high polarization extinction ratio, high gain, high power, and low noise, and various product packaging forms are available. The C-band PM EDFA can be applied in fields such as fiber optic communication, lidar, and fiber sensing.

Features

  • High PER

  • High Output Power

  • Low noise figure

Applications

  • Optical Communications

  • Fiber Sensing

  • LIDAR

Specifications

Optical ParametersUnitTypical ValueRemarks
Amplifier Type-PABALA
Operating Wavelengthnm1530~1565C-band
Input Signal PowerdBm-45~-25-6~+3-25~-3
Saturation Output PowerdBm1417/20/23/25/26@-3dBm input for BA@-10dBm input for LA
Small signalo Optical GaindB≥30/35/45≥25≥25
Noise FiguredB≤4.5≤5.0≤5.0
Polarization Extinction RatiodBTyp. ≥23; Min. ≥20 
Input/output IsolationdB≥35 
Optical Power Monitoring-Output Power 
Output Power stabilitydB≤±0.02(15min.); ≤±0.05(8hrs)Peak to peak
Fiber Type-PM1550 
Fiber connector FC/APC 
Control mode-ACC/APC 
General ParametersBenchtopModule

Control functionLCD display and buttonRS232 serial port communication

Remote Control PortDB9 FemaleDB9 Female

Power Supply100~240V AC, ≤30W5V3A DC, ≤15W

Dimensions260(W)×280(D)×120(H) [mm]125(W)×150(D)×20(H)[mm]

Operating Temperature-5 ~ 35°C


Operating Relative Humidity0~70%


Ordering Information/ Product Code

ModelWavelengthAmplifier TypeGain/Output PowerFiberPackaging
SMR-C-PA-XX-PM-M/BC=C bandPA30/35/45 (Gain in dB)PM= PM1550M=Module B=Benchtop
SMR-C-BA-XX-PM-M/BC=C bandBA17/20/23/25/26(Output Power in dBm)PM= PM1550M=Module B=Benchtop
SMR-C-LA-XX-PM-M/BC=C bandLA17/20/23/25/26(Output Power in dBm)PM= PM1550M=Module B=Benchtop

* PA=Pre Amplifier; BA=Booster Amplifier; LA=In-Line Amplifier;

5.L-band Erbium-doped Fiber Booster Amplifier

Erbium-doped fiber booster amplifier is a kind of power amplifier operating in L band. It can be used to amplify the laser power, which is in the range of -6 ~+3dBm, to 15dBm power level or even higher, and the maximum output power is up to 26dBm. Booster amplifier is often used to increase the emission power of laser source and then expand the transmission distance of the optical signals in fibers.

Features

  • Wide Spectrum Range

  • High gain

  • Low noise figure

Applications

  • Optical Communications

  • Fiber Sensing

  • Fiber Laser

Specifications

Optical ParametersUnitTypical ValueRemarks
Operating Wavelengthnm1570~1605L-band
Input Signal PowerdBm-6~+3 
Saturation Output PowerdBm15/17/20/23/25/26@-3dBm input
Noise FiguredB≤5.0 
Input/output IsolationdB≥35 
Optical Power Monitoring-Output Power 
Output Power stabilitydB≤±0.02(15min.); ≤±0.05(8hrs)Peak to peak
Fiber Type/Fiber Connector/td>-SMF-28PM1550
Polarization Dependent GaindB≤0.3-
Polarization Mode Dispersionps≤0.5-
Polarization Extinction RatiodB-≥23
Fiber connector FC/APC 
Control mode-ACC/APC 
General ParametersBenchtopModule
Control functionLCD display and buttonRS232 serial port communication
Remote Control PortDB9 FemaleDB9 Female
Power Supply100~240V AC, ≤30W5V3A DC, ≤15W
Dimensions260(W)×280(D)×120(H) [mm]125(W)×150(D)×20(H)[mm]
Operating Temperature-5 ~ 35°C

Operating Relative Humidity0~70%

Ordering Information/ Product Code

ModelWavelengthAmplifier TypeSaturation Output Power(dBm)FiberPackaging
SMR-L-BA-XX-SM/PM-M/BL=L bandBA=Booster Amplifier15/17/20/23/25/26SM=SMF-28 PM= M1550M=Module B=Benchtop

6.L-band High Power Erbium-doped Fiber Amplifier

The high-power EDFA is based on the principle of stimulated emission amplification of optical signals in erbium-ytterbium co-doped fiber. By adopting a excellent optical design and thermal management, it can achieve high-power laser output within the wavelength range of 1570~1605nm. It has the advantages of high-power and low-noise, and can be used in fiber optic communication, lidar, etc.

Features

  • Spectrum Range

  • High Output Power, Up to 10W

  • Low noise figure

Applications

  • Optical Communications

  • LIDAR

  • Nonlinear Optics

Specifications

Optical ParametersUnitTypical ValueRemarks
Operating Wavelengthnm1570~1605 
Input Signal PowerdBm-6~+10 
Saturation Output PowerdBm27/30/33/35/37/40For SM Model@-3dBm input      For PM Model@0dBm input
Noise FiguredB≤6.0 
Input/output IsolationdB≥35 
Optical Power Monitoring-Input/output power 
Output Power stabilitydB≤±0.02(15min.); ≤±0.05(8hrs)Peak to peak
Fiber Type/Fiber Connector->SMF-28PM1550FC/APC Connector
Polarization Dependent GaindB≤0.3- 
Polarization Mode Dispersionps≤0.5- 
Polarization Extinction RatiodB-≥23 
Control mode-ACC/APC 
General ParametersBenchtopModule

Control functionLCD display and buttonRS232 serial port communication

Remote Control PortDB9 FemaleDB9 Female

Power Supply100~240V AC, 15~150W12VDC 3~12A ,  15~150W

Dimensions for 27/30/33/35dBm260(W)×280(D)×120(H) [mm]125(W)×150(D)×31.5(H) [mm]

Dimensions for 37/40dBm376(W)×340(D)×112(H) [mm]139(W)×235(D)×70(H) [mm]

Operating Temperature-5 ~ 35°C


Operating Relative Humidity0~70%


Ordering Information/ Product Code

ModelWavelengthAmplifier TypeOutput Power(dBm)FiberPackaging
SMR-L-HP-BA-XX-SM/PM-M/BL=L bandHP-BA27/30/33/35/37/40SM=SMF-28 PM=PM1550M=Module B=Benchtop

7.C+L band Erbium-doped Fiber Booster Amplifier

The C+L band EDFA can amplify the optical signals of both C-band and L-band simultaneously. Its operating wavelength cover 1528~1563nm and 1570~1603 nm. It can automatically recognize the wavelength of signal light and provide low noise and high efficiency optical power amplification.

Features

  • C+L band Spectrum Range

  • High gain

  • Low noise figure

Applications

  • Optical Communications

  • Fiber Sensing

  • Fiber Laser

Specifications

Optical ParametersUnitTypical ValueRemarks
Operating Wavelength>nm1528~1563 & 1570~1603C+Lband
Input Signal PowerdBm-6~+3 
Saturation Output PowerdBm15/17/20/23/25/26@-3dBm input
Noise FiguredB≤5.0 
Input/output IsolationdB≥35 
Optical Power Monitoring-Output Power 
Output Power stabilitydB≤±0.02(15min.); ≤±0.05(8hrs)Peak to peak
Fiber Type/Fiber Connector-SMF-28PM1550
Polarization Dependent GaindB≤0.3-
Polarization Mode Dispersionps≤0.5-
Polarization Extinction RatiodB-≥23
Fiber connector FC/APC 
Control mode-ACC/APC 
General ParametersBenchtopModule>
Control functionLCD display and buttonRS232 serial port communication
Remote Control PortDB9 FemaleDB9 Female
Power Supply100~240V AC, ≤30W5V3A DC, ≤15W
Dimensions

260(W)×280(D)×120(H) [mm]

BA15~20:125(W)×150(D)×20(H)[mm]
BA23~26:139(W)×206(D)×27(H)[mm]


Operating Temperature-5 ~ 35°C

Operating Relative Humidity0~70%

Ordering Information/ Product Code

ModelWavelengthAmplifier TypeSaturation Output Power(dBm)FiberPackaging
SMR-CL-BA-XX-SM/PM-M/BCL=C+L bandBA=Booster Amplifier15/17/20/23/25/26SM=SMF-28 PM= M1550M=Module B=Benchtop

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

ModelPre-amp   /AmplifierStageOptical return   loss (dB)Noise figure   (dB)Output power   (dBm)Polarized mode   dispersion (ps)Wavelength (nm)Optical gain   (dB)Special feature
STOL-EDFA-PA-WB-MPre-amp2504100.11530-156040Wide band
STOL-EDFA-PA-NB-MPre-amp2504100.11530-156050Narrow band
STOL-EDFA-PA-C-RPre-amp1504.5150.11528-156325-
STOL-EDFA-PA-C-BPre-amp1504.5150.11528-156325-
STOL-EDFA-PA-C-MPre-amp1504.5150.11528-156325-
STOL-EDFA-PA-MSA-MPre-amp1504.5150.11528-156328MSA
STOL-EDFA-C-MP-MSA-MAmplifier1506.5200.11528-156330MSA
STOL-EDFA-C-LC-MSA-MAmplifier1504.5160.11528-156328MSA, low power   consumption
STOL-EDFA-C-DP-XX-RAmplifier250522-2611528-156335-
STOL-EDFA-C-SP-XX-RAmplifier150517-2111528-156330-
STOL-EDFA-C-DP-XX-BAmplifier250522-2611528-156335-
STOL-EDFA-C-SP-XX-BAmplifier150517-2111528-156330-
STOL-EDFA-C-GB-XX-RAmplifier250518-240.51530-156013 - 21Gain flatten,   multichannel

MSA = multiple source agreement

EDFA single mode L band

ModelPre-amp   /AmplifierStageOptical 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-RPre-amp1504.5140.11568-16052560
STOL-EDFA-PA-L-BPre-amp1504.5140.11568-16052560
STOL-EDFA-PA-L-MPre-amp1504.5140.11568-16052520
STOL-EDFA-L-DP-XX-RAmplifier250522-231.01568-16053560
STOL-EDFA-L-SP-XX-RAmplifier150517-211.01565-16253060
STOL-EDFA-L-DP-XX-BAmplifier250522-231.01568-16053560
STOL-EDFA-L-SP-XX-BAmplifier150517-211.01568-16053060

EDFA PM mode C band

ModelPre-amp   /AmplifierStageNoise 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-BPre-amp14.5500.1151528-15632560
STOL-EDFA-PA-C-PM-MPre-amp14.5500.1151528-15632520
STOL-EDFA-C-DP-XX-PM-RAmplifier25501.022-261528-15633560
STOL-EDFA-C-SP-XX-PM-RAmplifier15501.017-211528-15633060
STOL-EDFA-C-DP-XX-PM-BAmplifier25501.022-261528-15633560
STOL-EDFA-C-SP-XX-PM-BAmplifier15501.017-201528-15633060

EDFA PM mode L band

ModelPre-amp   /AmplifierStageNoise 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-RAmplifier25501.0221568-16053560
STOL-EDFA-L-SP-XX-PM-RAmplifier15501.017-211565-16253060
STOL-EDFA-L-DP-XX-PM-BAmplifier25501.0221568-16053560
STOL-EDFA-L-SP-XX-PM-BAmplifier15501.017-211568-16053060

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

ModelPre-amp   /AmplifierStageInput/output   isolation (dB)Input power   level (dBm)Output power   (dBm)Wavelength (nm)Optical gain   (dB)
STOL-YDFA-19-BMAmplifier130-10 to 10191050-107425
STOL-YDFA-30-BMAmplifier230-10 to 10301050-107440
STOL-YDFA-19-RAmplifier130-10 to 10191050-107425
STOL-YDFA-30-RAmplifier230-10 to 10301050-107440
STOL-YDFA-40-RAmplifier330-10 to 10401050-107440
STOL-YDFA-45-RAmplifier327+3 to +13451040-107545
STOL-YDFA-MSA-MPre-amp130-40 to +5181045-107025

Other range of wavelength is available upon request.

YDFA PM mode

ModelPre-amp   /AmplifierStageInput/output   isolation (dB)Input power   level (dBm)Output power   (dBm)Wavelength (nm)Optical gain   (dB)
STOL-YDFA-XX-TP-PM-RAmplifier330-10 to 1033,37,401050-107440
STOL-YDFA-XX-DP-PM-RAmplifier230-10 to 025,27,301050-107440
STOL-YDFA-XX-SP-PM-RAmplifier130-10 to 1017,18,201050-107425
STOL-YDFA-XX-DP-PM-MAmplifier230-10 to 025,27,301050-107440
STOL-YDFA-XX-SP-PM-MAmplifier130-10 to 1017,18,201050-107425
STOL-YDFA-PA-PM-RPre-amp230-40 to 5181045-107025
STOL-YDFA-PA-PM-MPre-amp230-40 to 5181045-107025

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

ModelPre-amp   /AmplifierStageNumber of   outputs portsNoise figure   (dB)Polarization   mode dispersion (ps)Output power   (dBm)Wavelength (nm)Optical gain   (dB)
STOL-EYDFA-PA-33-YY-RPre-amp21 to 3251.0331528-156440
STOL-EYDFA-PA-XX-YY-BMPre-amp21 to 3251.033-371540-157035
STOL-EYDFA-XX-YY-RAmplifier21 to 3251.030-371537-156440
STOL-EYDFA-XX-YY-BMAmplifier21 to 3251.030-371537-156440
STOL-EYDFA-XX-YY-RPre-amp12, 451.037,40,431540-157050

EYDFA PM mode

Input power   range (dBm)

ModelPre-amp   /AmplifierStageNoise figure   (dB)Output power   (dBm)Wavelength (nm)Optical gain   (dB)








STOL-EYDFA-XX-PM-RAmplifier25-3 to 730-371545-156526
STOL-EYDFA-PA-XX-PM-RPre-amp25-12 to 733-371540-157040

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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