Product Bulletin
JDS Uniphase erbium-doped fiber amplifiers
(EDFAs) amplify optical signals across the EDFA
window (1528-1610 nm). Through optimization
of amplifier gain, noise figure, and saturated
output power, the OAB series will expand your
test capabilities in systems, components or sub
-assembly manufacturing as well as research and
development environments.
The amplifiers incorporate a unique design to
produce maximum signal gain and saturated
output power in the 1550 and 1590 nm test
bands while minimizing noise figure.
The amplifiers are offered in C-band, L-band,
and C+L-band versions in pre-amplifier,
booster, or in-line amplifier configurations.
The compact benchtop or rack-mountable unit
incorporates a user-friendly front panel housing
an LCD displaying input/output power, current
control, and an optical interface.
Safety Information
Key Features & Benefits
· Wide choice of wavelengths C, L,
and C+L-bands
· High output power and gain
·Mid-span access
·Compact benchtop design with
rack-mount kit
·Single channel and multichannel
(DWDM) capabilities
· CE and ULc compliant
Applications
·Pre-amp, booster, inline amplifier emulation
· DWDM transmission, for multichannel
applications
· Sonet/SDH systems, for single channel
applications
Optical Erbium-Doped
Amplifiers (OAB Series)
UL is a registered trademark of Underwriters Laboratories Inc.
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MODEL OAB1550 OAB1552 OAB1554 OAB1546 OAB1558
Test band C-band
Amplifier type Pre-amp Booster Booster Booster Inline Mid-span Booster DWDM
high power high power access booster
DWDM
Operating 1528-1565 1528-1563 1528-1565 1540-1560 1528-1563
wavelength range nm nm nm nm nm
Input signal Single channel Multichannel (DWDM)
Saturated output 14 dBm 17 dBm 20 dBm 24 dBm 17 dBm 17 dBm 21 dBm
power 1 (minimum)
Noise figure (maximum)23.2 dB 4.5 dB 5 dB 5 dB 3.8 dB 5.5 dB
Small signal gain 32 dB 30 dB 32 dB 36 dB 35 dB 23 dB 25 dB
(minimum)3(MS loss ≤ 10 dB) (Pin = - 4 dB)
Spectral gain - - - - - 1.4 dB (1540-1560 nm) 1.4 dB (1528-1563 nm)
flatness (maximum) (p-p) Pin= - 6 dBm Pin= - 4 dBm
PDL (maximum) 0.2 dB 0.3 dB 0.2 dB 0.3 dB 0.25 dB
PMD (maximum) 0.5 ps 0.4 ps 0.4 ps 0.45 ps 0.5 ps 0.6 ps 0.65 ps
Input/output na/32 dB 46/32 dB 32/32 dB 32/32 dB
isolation (minimum)
Optical interface FC, FC/APC, SC, SC/APC
Packaging half rack benchtop and 19 inch rack-mount kit
Dimensions H x W x D 8.9 x 21.2 x 35.5 cm
Weight < 4 Kg
Operating temperature 0-50 °C
Storage temperature - 40-70 °C
Humidity maximum 95 % RH non-condensing from 0-45 °C
Specifications
All specifications guaranteed at 1550 nm and at 23 °C.
1. Measured at 1550 nm at Pin = - 4 dBm.
2. Noise figure measured at Pin = - 20 dBm
(pre-amp, inline), Pin= - 4 dBm (mid-span, booster).
3. Small signal gain measured at Pin = - 20 dBm
(pre-amp, inline and booster) Pin = - 6 dBm (mid-span).
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Specifications
MODEL OAB1590 OAB1592 OAB1594 OAB1596 OAB1598 OAB1562 OAB1564
Test band L-band C+L-band
Amplifier type Pre-amp Booster Booster Inline Mid-span Booster Booster Inline
high power access DWDM DWDM
Operating wavelength 1565-1610 nm 1570-1603 nm 1530-1560 nm
range 1570-1600 nm
Input signal Single channel Multichannel (DWDM) Single channel
Saturated output power1, 2 15 dBm 15 dBm 22 dBm 20 dBm 20 dBm 23 dBm 19 dBm 14 dBm
(minimum)
Noise figure (maximum)35 dB 5.5 dB 5.8 dB 5.5 dB 6.5 dB
Small signal gain 25 dB 22 dB 33 dB 30 dB 22 dB 23 dB 22 dB 20 dB
(minimum)4(MS loss (Pin= 0 dBm)
≤7 dB)
Spectral gain flatness - - - - 1.7 dB 1.5 dB - -
(maximum) (p-p) (1570-1603 nm) (1570-1603 nm)
Pin= - 2 dBm Pin= 0 dBm
PDL (maximum) 0.3 dB 0.4 dB
PMD (maximum) 0.6 ps 0.6 ps 0.8 ps 0.6 ps 0.8 ps 0.7 ps
Input/output isolation na/46 dB 46/46 dB 40/40 dB
(minimum)
Optical interface FC, FC/APC, SC, SC/APC
Packaging half rack benchtop and 19 inch rack-mount kit
Dimensions H x W x D 8.9 x 21.2 x 35.5 cm
Weight < 4 Kg
Operating temperature 0-50 °C
Storage temperature - 40-70 °C
Humidity maximum 95 % RH non-condensing from 0-45 °C
All specifications guaranteed at 1550 and 1590 nm and at 23 °C.
1. Measured at 1590 nm at Pin = 0 dBm (pre-amp, inline, mid-span and booster).
2. C+L-band saturation power measured at Pin= - 4 dBm (1550 nm), Pin= 0 dBm (1590 nm).
3. Noise figure measured at: Pin = - 20 dBm (pre-amp, inline, C+L-band booster), Pin= - 4 dBm
(mid-span, booster).
4. Small signal gain measured at Pin = - 20 dBm (pre-amp, inline and booster), Pin = - 2 dBm
(mid-span).
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All information contained herein is believed to be accurate and is subject to change
without notice. No responsibility is assumed for its use. JDS Uniphase Corporation, its
subsidiaries and affiliates, or manufacturer, reserve the right to make changes, without
notice, to product design, product components, and product manufacturing methods.
Some specific combinations of options may not be available. Please contact JDS
Uniphase for more information. ©JDS Uniphase Corporation. All rights reserved.
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Erbium-Doped
Amplifiers (OAB Series) | 4
Sample Order: OAB1554+20FP0
OAB15 +2
CODE BAND
4 C-band (red), 1540-1560 nm
5 C-band, 1528-1565 nm
6 C+L-band, 1530-1560 nm
and 1570-1600 nm
9 L-band, 1565-1610 nm
CODE DESCRIPTION
0 Pre-amplifier
2 Booster
4 In-line
6 DWDM - mid-span access
8 DWDM - booster
CODE CHARACTERISTICS
0 Unflattened
2 Gain flattened DWDM C-band
booster 1528-1563 nm, C-band
mid-span access 1540-1560 nm,
and L-band 1570-1603 nm
CODE OUTPUT POWER
0 Standard output power
2 Booster high output power, ≥ 20 dBm
4 Booster high output power, ≥ 22 dBm
6 Booster high output power, ≥ 24 dBm
CODE CONNECTOR TYPE
FP FC/PC
FA FC/APC
Standard Accessories
Part Number Description
ED000899-A-00 Standard 19 inch
rack-mount kit
Optional Accessories
Part Number Description
SC SC/PC connector output
SU SC/APC connector output
ED000899-A-01 Rack-mount kit (Japan)
Ordering Information
Indicate your requirements by selecting one option from each configuration table. Print the corresponding codes
in the available boxes to form your part number.
For more information on this or other products and their availability, contact your local JDS Uniphase sales
representative or JDS Uniphase directly.
MKT-DS-0123 Rev. 500 01/03/01
