Manlight HWT-EDFA-B-SC-C27 C Band Booster EDFA 27dBm 500mW SC Fiber Amplifier

Manlight HWT-EDFA-B-SC-C27 C Band Booster EDFA 27dBm 500mW SC Fiber Amplifier: High-Power C-Band Booster for DWDM Transmission and Test

The Manlight HWT-EDFA-B-SC-C27 C Band Booster EDFA 27dBm 500mW SC Fiber Amplifier is a high-power erbium-doped fiber amplifier configured as a booster (post-amplifier) stage for C-band DWDM transmission. Delivering up to 27 dBm (500 mW) of saturated output power, it is designed for engineers running long-haul transmission tests, high-power amplifier characterization, and CATV/DWDM signal boosting applications where launch power directly limits reach or receiver sensitivity margin.

Key Features and Benefits of the Manlight HWT-EDFA-B-SC-C27 C Band Booster EDFA 27dBm 500mW SC Fiber Amplifier

• 27 dBm (500 mW) saturated output power — High launch power extends transmission reach on long fiber spans without requiring an in-line amplifier stage.
• C-band operation — Optimized for the 1530–1565 nm range, covering the standard ITU C-band DWDM channel grid.
• Booster (post-amplifier) configuration — Designed to sit at the transmitter output rather than mid-span, which is where the high output power specification matters most.
• SC connector interface — Standard SC connectors on input and output for easy integration into existing test benches and transmission systems.
• Erbium-doped fiber gain medium — Proven, low-noise amplification technology suited to DWDM applications requiring good OSNR performance.
• Automatic power control (APC) and automatic gain control (AGC) modes — Typical operating modes for booster EDFAs, allowing the amplifier to hold either constant output power or constant gain depending on the application.
• Single-mode fiber compatible — Interfaces with standard 9/125 µm SMF used throughout the telecom industry.
• Remote monitoring and control — Typical Manlight HWT-EDFA units include RS-232 or Ethernet interfaces for integration into automated test systems and remote diagnostics.

Advanced Capabilities

The value of a 27 dBm booster EDFA is felt most in link-budget-limited applications. When the transmitter output is only 0 to +3 dBm — typical for a DFB laser or small-form-factor pluggable transceiver — the launch power is often the first thing that runs out on long spans. Adding a booster like the HWT-EDFA-B-SC-C27 lifts the launch level by 24 to 27 dB, which translates directly into additional span reach or additional margin for lossy passive components in the path. For test applications, this is what allows engineers to characterize receiver sensitivity across a realistic loss range without the transmitter itself becoming the limiting factor.

Manlight's HWT-EDFA family is generally targeted at applications requiring both high output power and clean spectral output. Booster EDFAs in this power class are used in DWDM system verification, CATV distribution, sensor interrogation, and R&D setups where signal loading, non-linear effects characterization, and long-span emulation all need controlled high-power sources. The SC-connectorized version is aimed at customers with existing SC infrastructure who need to drop the amplifier into the test path without adapter chains.

Calibration and Quality Assurance

Every Manlight HWT-EDFA-B-SC-C27 is calibrated prior to shipping to OEM specifications. The order includes a Calibration Certificate, Calibration Label, and full Calibration Data. This means the amplifier arrives traceable, audit-ready, and ready to use straight out of the box — no need to schedule a calibration cycle before putting it into service.

Specifications

Specification	Value
Model	HWT-EDFA-B-SC-C27
Amplifier Type	Erbium-Doped Fiber Amplifier (EDFA)
Configuration	Booster (post-amplifier)
Operating Band	C-band
Saturated Output Power	27 dBm (500 mW)
Optical Connectors	SC (input and output)
Fiber Type	Single-mode, 9/125 µm
Laser Safety Class	Class 3B or higher (typical for 500 mW EDFA output — verify against OEM datasheet)