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'''IPG EDFA C-Band Optical Amplifier'''

The IPG EDFA C-Band optical amplifier is a type of Erbium-Doped Fiber Amplifier (EDFA) designed to amplify optical signals in the C-band wavelength range, which spans from approximately 1528nm to 1565nm. This range is crucial for long-distance optical communication systems.

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== Key Features: ==

* '''Wavelength Range''': 1528nm to 1565nm, covering the conventional C-band used in optical communication.
* '''High Gain''': Capable of achieving high gain levels, typically up to 32dB or more, to effectively amplify input optical signals and extend transmission distances.
* '''Low Noise''': Features a low noise figure, typically around 4.5dB, which improves the signal-to-noise ratio and reduces the bit error rate, critical for long-distance transmission.
* '''Automatic Gain Control (AGC)''': Supports AGC operation mode, which automatically adjusts the gain to maintain a consistent output signal level, preventing signal distortion or saturation.
* '''Integration''': Can be integrated with other components like OEO, OLP, and DCM in compact platforms, achieving miniaturization and reducing rack space and power consumption.

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== Applications: ==

* '''Long-Distance Optical Communication''': Used to compensate for the loss of optical signals over long distances in fiber-optic cables.
* '''WDM Systems''': Can amplify multiple optical signals simultaneously, making it suitable for use with Wavelength Division Multiplexing (WDM) technology.
* '''Metro and Regional Networks''': Extended C-band EDFA variants can support additional wavelengths, increasing the overall capacity of the system and offering broader network flexibility.

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== Technical Details: ==

* '''Pump Light''': Uses pump light with wavelengths typically between 974nm to 980nm to create population inversion in the erbium-doped fiber.
* '''Configuration''': Common configurations include pre-amplifiers, booster amplifiers, and in-line amplifiers, each serving different roles in optical transmission lines.

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== References: ==

# '''Agiltron Inc.''' - Fiber Optical Amplifier EDFA: 1528-1565nm C-Band. https://agiltron.com/category/fiber-amplifier/fiber-amplifier-1530-1625-41/edfa-amplifiers-c-band/
# '''FS Community''' - A Guide to All Optical Amplifiers in FMT Series. https://community.fs.com/blog/a-guide-to-all-optical-amplifiers-in-fmt-series.html
# '''IPG Photonics''' - CW Fiber Amplifiers. https://www.ipgphotonics.com/products/lasers/specialized-lasers/cw-amplifiers
# '''FiberLabs Inc.''' - Erbium-Doped Fiber Amplifier (EDFA). https://www.fiberlabs.com/glossary/erbium-doped-fiber-amplifier/
# '''ArtisanTG''' - IPG Photonics EAD-200-C Erbium Doped Fiber Amplifier. https://www.artisantg.com/TestMeasurement/57145-7/IPG-Photonics-EAD-200-C-Erbium-Doped-Fiber-Amplifier