Oprel JDS Uniphase OFA24D-12131S EDFA Benchtop Erbium-Doped Fiber Amplifier

Oprel JDS Uniphase OFA24D-12131S EDFA Benchtop Erbium-Doped Fiber Amplifier

The Oprel JDS Uniphase OFA24D-12131S EDFA Benchtop Erbium-Doped Fiber Amplifier is a professional optical amplifier designed for fiber optic, telecom, laboratory, research and development, testing, sensing, instrumentation, and cable television applications. As part of the OFA Series erbium-doped fiber amplifier family, this benchtop EDFA is intended for users who require high optical gain, high saturation output power, and low noise figure performance in a practical standalone format.

The OFA24D is designed to amplify optical signals in the third telecommunications window centered around 1550 nm. It uses an active erbium-doped fiber optically pumped by laser diodes, with input and output isolators that help reduce the effects of backreflection, protect the transmitter from backward amplified spontaneous emission, and minimize interference-related noise. This makes the unit suitable for demanding optical links, laboratory setups, telecom development environments, and optical component test benches.

Features and Benefits of the Oprel JDS Uniphase OFA24D-12131S EDFA

The Oprel JDS Uniphase OFA24D-12131S EDFA provides practical value for professional users who require reliable erbium-doped fiber amplification for technical optical workflows.

• Benchtop EDFA design: Provides a standalone amplifier format suitable for laboratory, research and development, and optical test bench environments.
• High output power capability: The OFA24D Series provides 23.5 dBm minimum and 24.2 dBm typical output power at -4 dBm input power.
• High small-signal gain: Supports high-gain amplification, with OFA24D small-signal gain values listed at 48 dB minimum and 50 dB typical at 1530 nm, and 42 dB minimum and 44 dB typical at 1550 nm.
• Low noise figure performance: Designed for optical amplification where noise performance is important, with specified noise figure values at both 1530 nm and 1550 nm.
• 1550 nm operating window: Operates across 1528 nm to 1565 nm, making it suitable for common C-band optical communications and photonics applications.
• Integrated optical isolation: Includes input and output isolators to help manage backreflection, backward ASE, and interference noise within optical systems.
• Professional monitoring and control: Benchtop OFA Series units include front panel display and keypad controls for amplifier monitoring and operation.

Advanced Features and Practical Applications

The Oprel JDS Uniphase OFA24D-12131S EDFA is designed for optical systems where a 1550 nm signal must be amplified with stable performance and practical laboratory usability. EDFA technology is widely used in fiber optic communications because erbium-doped fiber provides amplification in the same wavelength region used by many long-haul and telecom optical networks.

The OFA Series benchtop amplifier configuration is especially useful for research and development, optical test setups, component evaluation, signal boosting, and laboratory demonstrations. It can be used when engineers need a controlled optical amplifier source for telecom experiments, optical link testing, sensing systems, and cable television optical distribution work.

The OFA24D includes input and output optical paths designed around erbium-doped fiber, pump laser diodes, wavelength division multiplexing, and optical isolators. The isolators help protect the amplifier and connected optical equipment by reducing backreflection-related problems, while the erbium-doped fiber gain medium provides amplification of the input optical signal. This combination makes the amplifier useful for professional environments where optical output power, gain, and noise performance must be considered together.

Typical Applications

The Oprel JDS Uniphase OFA24D-12131S EDFA is suitable for professional applications such as:

• 1550 nm optical signal amplification
• Long-haul communications testing
• Fiber optic laboratory use
• Research and development optical test setups
• Instrumentation and sensing applications
• LAN and MAN optical network evaluation
• Cable television optical distribution testing
• Photonic component and system experiments
• Service, repair, replacement, or spare amplifier requirements

Product Overview

Brand	Oprel / JDS Uniphase
Model	OFA24D-12131S
Product Category	Benchtop Erbium-Doped Fiber Amplifier
Series	OFA D Series
Primary Application	1550 nm optical signal amplification for fiber optic and telecom systems
Suitable For	Fiber optic laboratories, telecom test environments, photonics research, sensing systems, optical instrumentation, and cable television applications

 

Specifications

Specification	Details
Series	OFA D Series
Model	OFA24D
Amplifier Type	Erbium-doped fiber amplifier
Operating Wavelength	1528 nm to 1565 nm
Output Power at -4 dBm Input Power	23.5 dBm minimum, 24.2 dBm typical
Noise Figure at Pin = -4 dBm, 1530 nm	6.0 dB maximum, 5.5 dB typical
Noise Figure at Pin = -4 dBm, 1550 nm	5.0 dB maximum, 4.3 dB typical
Small Signal Gain at Pin = -30 dBm, 1530 nm	48 dB minimum, 50 dB typical
Small Signal Gain at Pin = -30 dBm, 1550 nm	42 dB minimum, 44 dB typical
Polarization Sensitivity	0.3 dBm maximum
Minimum Isolation	46 dB input, 32 dB output
PMD	Less than 0.5 ps
Optional PMD	Less than 0.3 ps
Optical Connector Options	SC/APC, SC/PC, FC/APC, FC/PC, E-2000/APC, or E-2000/PC, as specified by customer
Laser Classification	Class IIIb for units with output power greater than or equal to 17 dBm

 

General Specifications

Specification	Details
Configuration	OFA benchmount / benchtop amplifier
Input Voltage	110 V AC, single phase, 50 Hz to 60 Hz
Power Consumption	23 W
Fuse	2 A / 250 V slow-blow fuse
Dimensions	25.5 cm x 10.8 cm x 26.3 cm
Weight	3 kg
Operating Temperature	0 °C to 60 °C
Storage Temperature	-40 °C to 80 °C
Humidity	Maximum 95% RH from 0 °C to 60 °C, non-condensing

 

Benchtop Operation and Controls

The OFA Series benchtop EDFA is designed as a standalone digital amplifier for professional laboratory and research environments. The front panel includes an optical input, optical output, power indicator, service indicator, alarm indicator, enable/disable control, output power display, and keypad controls for monitoring and amplifier operation.

The optical input is used for the 1550 nm signal to be amplified, and the amplified optical signal is available from the output port. The benchtop design supports direct use in engineering benches, system test racks, and optical development labs where users need accessible signal amplification and monitoring without building a custom amplifier enclosure.

Safety and Handling

The Oprel JDS Uniphase OFA24D-12131S EDFA is a laser-based optical amplifier and should be handled by trained personnel using appropriate optical safety practices. Users should never look into the end of an optical cable connected to an operating optical output device. Optical connectors should be cleaned before use, and the unit should be disabled before changing the output fiber.

Proper connector cleanliness is important because damaged or dirty fibers can reduce optical performance and may damage the unit connectors. Users should review operating procedures, connector handling requirements, optical safety requirements, and condition details before integrating the amplifier into an optical system.

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