MSA-Compliant Gain Block
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MSA Compliant Gain Block (Booster)
MSA Compliant Gain Block (Pre-Amp)

Gain BlockLightwaves2020's MSA compliant gain block is designed for single-channel or banded channel amplification. It is a direct, low-cost drop-in replacement of existing high cost EDFAs.

The EDFA gain block includes a 980 nm pump laser, input monitor and input isolator, output monitor and output isolator, and a reel of optimized erbium-doped fiber. These components are contained within a compact 70 x 90 x 12 mm package.

A user-friendly MSA compatible 20-pin interface is included to enable the device to communicate with control electronics. The MSA EDFA is Telcordia compliant.

Features/Benefits
  • Low cost
  • APC, ACC mode
  • Low power consumption
  • Wide operating temperature range
  • Standard communication interface (RS232, I^2C)
 Applications
  • Metropolitan and access networks
  • Digital CATV
  • Amplet for long-haul network
  • Single-channel or DWDM
    sub-systems
  • Optical cross-connects
  • Optical add/drop modules
  • Amplifier for transmitter line card
  • Power equalization and flexible
    pre-emphasis
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