DATASHEET | OCTOBER 2013

FIBER OPTICS

| REV 2013.10

Information contained herein is deemed reliable and accurate as of the issue date. EMCORE reserves the right to change the design or specification at any time without notice.

Applications

CATV Systems

Long Distance RF/Microwave Fiber

Optic Communication Links

Sensing and Control Systems

High Performance Supertrunking Links

High Power Distribution Networks

Redundanct Ring Architectures

FTTx Networks

Features

Full Function Fiber Optic Amplifier

Ready for Integration

Low Noise Figure (Typ < 4.5 dB)

Pin: -6 dBm to +12 dBM

Pout: +14 dBm to +23 dBm

RS-232 Monitor and Control Interface

Standard and Optional Gain Flatness

Low Electrical Power Consumption

Input/Output Isolation >40/40 dB

Polarization Dependant Gain < 0.1 dB

Polarization Mode Dispersion < 0.2 ps

Input & Output Return Losses < -40 dB

Output Residual Pump Power < -30 dBm

Back Reflection Monitoring

MAFA 1000 Series Erbium Doped Fiber Micro Amplifier

EMCORE’s MAFA 1000 Series Erbium Doped Fiber micro Amplifier (μEDFA)

Gain Block Module is an ideal building block for OEM system integrators. The

family of MAFA 1000 EDFA Gain Blocks is designed to meet the most demanding

noise performance requirements of fiber optic communications and control

systems, and performs all the functions required of an optical amplifier for system

integration.

MAFA 1000 series EDFA Gain Blocks provide input and output optical isolation for

stable, low noise operation. The input and output optical signal power levels are

detected for monitoring and control. The input optical signal is amplified with

active gain control for a constant output power level or with active output power

control for constant gain mode operation.

The MAFA 1000 series EDFA Gain Blocks also provide monitors and associated

alarms for all critical operating parameters. The optical output of the MAFA 1000

series EDFA Gain Blocks can be split into multiple ports by optional external

splitter. Optional back reflection monitoring feature enables safe output optical

power managing.

The compact mechanical footprint of the MAFA 1000 allows using this unit to be

installed in small space environments.

MAFA 1000 Series EDFA