Alcatel 1911 OFA
Erbium-Doped Fiber Amplifier
Analog Module
De scrip tio n
• Optimized for AM-VSB analog
transmission
The Alcatel 1911 OFA Erbium-Doped
Fiber Amplifier (EDFA) is a power
booster designed for use in analog
applications.
• High optical output power
(+17 dBm) single pump design
• Low-noise figure for optimal CNR
• Minimal gain tilt for optimum
CSO/ CTB
The Alcatel 1911 OFA has been
optimized for low-noise figure and gain
tilt to ensure minimal degradation of the
CNR, CSO and CTB of your analog
transmission system. The use of optical
isolation at the output of the amplifier
(optional at input) ensures that
reflections from unmatched connectors in
the system do not affect amplifier
performance.
• Output (optional at input) optical
isolator minimizes system susceptibility
to reflections
• Compact, rugged low profile package
Ap p lica tio n s
• Power booster for CATV and
Hybrid Fiber Coax (HFC) networks
• Low-noise post-amplifier for
transport systems
Fe a tu re s
• Direct signal amplification at 1550 nm
O p tica l ch a ra cte ristics
Parameter
Condition
Min
Typical
Max
Unit
Output power [1]
Input power
+ 16
dBm
dBm
nm
+ 6
+ 10
1560
6
Operating wavelenght
Noise figure
1550
1555
dB
Polarization mode dispersion
Gain tilt
0.5
ps
- 0.25
33
0
+ 0.25
dB/ nm
dB
Input/ output optical return loss
CSO contribution
CTB contribution
- 65
- 70
dBc
dBc
Notes : Parameters are start of life.
[1] 16 dBm version
Ele ctrica l ch a ra cte ristics
Parameter
Condition
Min
Typical
Max
Unit
Pump operating current
Pump operating voltage
Pump photodiode current
TEC current
300
2.5
mA
V
200
1500
1.5
A
µA
TEC voltage
4.0
V
Thermistor 25 °C
Input monitor
9.5
5
10.5
16
k
µA/ mW
µA/ mW
Output monitor
5
16
All parameters are specified within the overall temperature range.
The typical values are referenced to + 25 °C.