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[[File:LCO540401.jpg|alt=IPG EAD-500-CL|thumb|IPG EAD-500-CL]]'''IPG EAD-500-CL: Optical Amplifier'''

The IPG EAD-500-CL is a single-channel Erbium-doped Fiber Amplifier (EDFA) designed for laboratory use and various applications in telecommunications, photonics switching, and sensorics. Here are the key features and specifications:

* '''Type:''' Optical Amplifier
* '''Model:''' EAD-500-CL
* '''Manufacturer:''' IPG Photonics
* '''Description:''' Single-channel Erbium-doped Fiber Amplifier
* '''Operating Wavelength Range:''' 1535-1570 nm (C-band)
* '''Output Power:''' 0.5 W (other models in the series offer 1 W, 2 W, and 5 W options)
* '''Noise Figure:''' 5.5 dB (C-band)
* '''Polarization Mode Dispersion (PMD):''' 0.7 ps
* '''Input/Output Optical Isolation:''' 40 dB input, 30 dB output
* '''Polarization Dependence and Loss (PDL):''' 0.3 dB
* '''Output Power Stability:''' 0.1-0.02 dB (over 8 hours, APC mode)
* '''Linear Polarization Option:''' Available with an extinction ratio of &gt;17 dB
* '''Dimensions:''' 341 x 132 x 305 mm
* '''Operational Temperature Range:''' 0 to +50°C
* '''Storage Temperature Range:''' -30 to +70°C
* '''Humidity:''' 5-90%
* '''Warm-up Time:''' 1 minute
* '''Cooling:''' Forced Air/Heat Sink
* '''Input/Output Termination:''' 1.5m SMF-28 Fiber with FC/APC Connectors

'''Applications:'''

* '''Telecommunications:''' Ideal for amplifying optical signals in data communication links.
* '''Photonics Switching:''' Suitable for applications requiring high-speed optical switching.
* '''Sensorics:''' Can be used in various sensor applications requiring optical amplification.
* '''Laboratory Use:''' Designed for research and development in fields such as telecommunications and photonics.

'''References:'''

# '''IPG Photonics EAD Series Brochure''' - [1]
#* '''Source:''' IPG Photonics
#* '''URL:''' https://www.elliotscientific.com/index.php?route=extension%2Fmodule%2Ffree_downloads%2Fdownload&amp;did=684
#* '''Accessed:''' December 16, 2024

Note: The other sources provided in the query were not relevant to the IPG EAD-500-CL and were therefore not used in this summary.

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== Other info ==

* '''Status''': OK
* '''Last known location''': Mesa óptica 2
* '''Serial''': 1100501
* '''Inventory ID''': 08/23294
* '''Arrival Date''': 01/01/1900
* '''Keywords''': edfa amplificador banda l pequeno
* '''Old LCO ID''': LCO540401
* '''Old LCO Category''': Óptico - Amplificador