F-tone Networks's Super Power Booster is a unique high output power EDFA designed to boost the launch power into the transmission fiber up to 26 dBm. This high output power is critical in applications requiring an improved optical signal to noise ratio (OSNR), such as high capacity 40 Gb/s, 100 Gb/s, 80 channel systems, and systems containing ultra-long spans. Packaged in a 1RU rack-mountable unit, the EDFA is network-ready including built-in software that supports SNMP communications.
The UltraSpan Power Booster is designed to be deployed in conjunction with existing booster amplifiers. Thus, it provides relatively low gain and high output power as required for boosting the output of existing booster amplifiers from 17-20 dBm to the range of 23-26 dBm. As the product is fully compatible with existing booster amplifiers, it can easily and rapidly be integrated into any existing system design to allow the system to support OSNR critical applications requiring high launch power.
Using unique, patented, automatic power reduction mechanisms, the UltraSpan Power Booster is classified as a Class 1M laser product, although it typically provides output power of above 21 dBm. The amplifier contains two parallel fully independent eye safety mechanisms that shut down the amplifier in case of a fiber link disruption, including open connectors (PC or APC) or broken fiber, even at a distance of a few tens of kilometers from the unit.
The UltraSpan Power Booster can optionally be provided in a high gain configuration to replace existing booster amplifiers, as well as a module for integration in a line card.
Features
- Works with any existing booster amplifier
- Rack-mountable 1RU, network ready, SNMP support
- Output power up to 26 dBm, fixed gain 6-20 dB
- Eye safety - Class 1M
Applications
- Boost existing EDFA output power
- 40 Gb/s, 100 Gb/s and/or 80+ channels systems
- OSNR improvement
- Long repeaterless links
- Long span masking
Specifications
Parameter | Specifications | Remarks |
| | Min. | Max. | Units | |
Wavelength Range | 1528 | 1567 | nm | |
Gain | 6 | 20 | dB | Factory set |
Gain Accuracy | -0.25 | +0.25 | dB | Gain is calculated as
(Pout-ASE)/pin |
Composite Output Power | | 26 | dBm | |
Composite Input Power | -10 | +20 | dBm | |
Gain Flatness (peak-to-peak) | | 1 | dB | |
Noise Figure (max gain, min input power) | | 8 | dB | |
Supervisory Channel Band-pass
(add/drop filters) | 1500 | 1520 | nm | Optional |
Supervisory Channel Extension Output Power | | 13 | dBm | Optional |
Gain Transient Suppression
Overshoot/ Undershoot (15 dB add/drop) | -1 | +1 | dB | |
Gain Transient Suppression Time | | 400 | µsec | |
PDG | | 0.3 | dB | |
PMD | | 0.3 | psec | |
Laser Safety | Class 1M | CDRH 1040.10, IEC 60825-1 |
Important Notice
Performance figures, data and any illustrative material provided in this data sheet are typical and must be specifically confirmed in writing by F-tone Networks before they become applicable to any particular order or contract. In accordance with the F-tone Networks policy of continuous improvement specifications may change without notice.
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