Fiber Optical Amplifier EDFA: 1528–1565 nm (< 26 dBm), 1535–1565 nm (< 43 dBm)

SKU: EDFA

Agiltron’s Erbium-Doped Fiber Amplifier (EDFA) delivers high-performance optical amplification with exceptional reliability and cost efficiency enabled by large-scale manufacturing. The amplifier integrates high-quality semiconductor pump lasers, Wavelength Division Multiplexing (WDM) components, optical isolators, and optimized erbium/ytterbium-doped fiber technology to achieve high output power, high gain, low noise figure, and long operational lifetime. Available in both preamplifier and booster configurations, the EDFA supports a wide range of optical communication and photonic system applications. For output power levels below 25 dBm, the amplifier operates across the 1528–1565 nm C-band, while higher-power versions operate within 1535–1565 nm. For extended wavelength coverage, L-band amplifiers are available. The system supports multiple operating modes including ACC (Automatic Current Control), APC (Automatic Power Control), and CC (Constant Current), providing flexible pump control and stable performance under varying input conditions. Optional configurations include pulse-optimized EDFAs and gain-flattening filters for improved spectral uniformity. The amplifier is engineered for long-term stability exceeding 10 years of continuous operation, supported by advanced thermal management and rigorous reliability testing.
To support diverse applications, the EDFA is offered in several formats, including a turn-key benchtop instrument with USB or RS232 interface and GUI for laboratory environments, compact OEM modules for system integration, and USB-controlled PCB driver boards for rapid evaluation and development. API coding services are available to facilitate integration with custom software platforms. As with all high-gain optical amplifiers, optical back-reflection can damage the device and is not covered under warranty. High-power EDFAs supplied with standard connectors are intended for low-power testing only, as operation at full power may damage connectors and generate harmful reflections.
For narrow-linewidth CW seeds below several MHz, the maximum output power is limited by stimulated Brillouin scattering (SBS). As an example, for linewidths around 500 kHz, SBS limits output powers above a few watts.