Ytterbium-doped Fiber Amplifier (YDFA)
Ytterbium-doped Fiber Amplifier (YDFA) is another Amonics specialised product line. Like our highly recognized optical amplifiers, the YDFA offers high output power and high gain with exceptional reliability, which is ideal for high power YDFA applications.
The turnkey microprocessor controlled benchtop YDFAs manage alarms and status indicators. An integrated RS232 or Ethernet computer interface enables easy control, diagnostic functions and data acquisition. Available options include single frequency operation, linearly polarized operation.
Benchtop YDFA Specifications
| AYDFA-18 | AYDFA-20 | AYDFA-23 | Remarks | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saturation Output Power (at 0dBm input signal) | Min. +18 dBm | Min. +20 dBm | Min. +23 dBm | |
| Operating Wavelength | 1054 nm to 1074 nm | 1054 nm to 1074 nm | 1054 nm to 1074 nm | extension to 1090 nm is available |
| Input / Output Isolation | Min. 25 dB | Min. 25 dB | Min. 25 dB | |
| Polarization Dependent Gain | Typ. 0.3 dB, Max. 0.5 dB | Typ. 0.3 dB, Max. 0.5 dB | Typ. 0.3 dB, Max. 0.5 dB | |
| Control Mode | ACC, APC, AGC (optional) | ACC, APC, AGC (optional) | ACC, APC, AGC (optional) |
Other wavelength range or other output power models are available upon request.
Benchtop High Power YDFA Specifications
| AYDFA-27 | AYDFA-30 | AYDFA-33 | Remarks | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saturation Output Power (at 0dBm input signal) | Min. +27 dBm | Min. +30 dBm | Min. +33 dBm | |
| Operating Wavelength | 1054 nm to 1074 nm | 1054 nm to 1074 nm | 1054 nm to 1074 nm | extension to 1090 nm is available |
| Input / Output Isolation | Min. 25 dB | Min. 25 dB | Min. 25 dB | |
| Polarization Dependent Gain | Typ. 0.3 dB, Max. 0.5 dB | Typ. 0.3 dB, Max. 0.5 dB | Typ. 0.3 dB, Max. 0.5 dB | |
| Control Mode | ACC, APC, AGC (optional) | ACC, APC, AGC (optional) | ACC, APC, AGC (optional) |
Other wavelength range or other output power models are available upon request.
Rackmount High Power YDFA Specifications
| AYDFA-37 | AYDFA-40 | AYDFA-43 | Remarks | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saturation Output Power (at 10dBm input signal) | Min. +37 dBm | Min. +40 dBm | Min. +43 dBm | |
| Operating Wavelength | 1054 nm to 1074 nm | 1060 nm to 1074 nm | 1064 nm to 1074 nm | extension to 1090 nm is available |
| Input Isolation | Min. 25 dB | Min. 25 dB | Min. 25 dB | |
| Output Isolation | Min. 20 dB | Min. 20 dB | Min. 20 dB | |
| Polarization Dependent Gain | Typ. 0.3 dB, Max. 0.5 dB | Typ. 0.3 dB, Max. 0.5 dB | Typ. 0.3 dB, Max. 0.5 dB | |
| Control Mode | ACC, APC (optional) | ACC, APC (optional) | ACC, APC (optional) |
Other wavelength range or output power models are available upon request.
General Parameters
| unit | value | remarks | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operation Temperature | °C | 0 to +40 | |
| Storage Temperature | °C | -10 to +70 | |
| Power Supply | VAC | 90 – 240, 47 – 63Hz | |
| Benchtop Dimensions | mm | 260(W) x 330(D) x 120(H) | |
| 2U Rackmount Dimensions | mm | 485(W) x 515(D) x 90(H) or 485(W) x 360(D) x 90(H) | |
| 3U Rackmount Dimensions | mm | 485(W) x 615(D) x 150(H) | |
| Mechanical Safety Control | Key-lock switch, BNC interlock key, Emergency Stop Button [for Output Power >2W and 2U rackmount] | ||
| Optical Power Monitoring | Output power, Input power [Output Power > 0.5W] | ||
| Remote Control Port | DB-9 female (RS232), Control software included RJ-45 (TCP/IP Ethernet) (optional) | ||
| Protection | Loss of input power, Output power protection [Output Power > 0.5W], Pump laser (TEC) overheat | ||
| Optical Connector | FC/APC, FC/UPC, SC/APC, SC/UPC | ||
| Optical Fiber | HI 1060 |
Options
| Linear polarized |
| Narrow bandpass filter |
Ordering Information
| Product Code |
|---|
| AYDFA-aa-b-cc |
| aa: Saturation output power in dBm |
| b: B for Benchtop case, R for 19” Rackmount case |
| cc: FA for FC/ APC, FC for FC/UPC, SA for SC/APC, SC for SC/UPC, NC for bare fiber |
Applications
Key Features
| Turnkey Device |
| RS232 computer interface |
| High output power |
| Single mode fiber delivery |
| Highly reliability |
| Long operating life |