Semiconductor Optical Amplifier

MAIN FEATURES

• Small Signal Gain: 25 dB (typ) @ I_f = 250 mA, P_in = -5 dBm @ 1550 nm
• Maximum Output Power: 13 dBm (typ) / up to 15 dBm @ I_f = 250 mA, P_in = 5 dBm
• Noise Figure: 7–9 dB @ 1550 nm
• Polarization Dependent Gain (PDG): ≤ 2.0 dB (typ 1.0 dB)
• Working Wavelength: 1550 nm (ASE center at 1515 nm)
• Gain Bandwidth (-3 dB): 100 nm
• Operating Current: 250–400 mA
• Forward Voltage: 1.3–1.5 V
• Extinction Ratio: ≥50 dB (I_f on/off) / ≥70 dB (with negative bias)
• Built-in TEC + Thermistor for temperature control
• Total Power Consumption: ≈4 W
• Operating Temperature Range: -10°C to +70°C
• Compact Butterfly Package
• RoHS & REACH Compliant

APPLICATIONS

• Fiber Optic Sensing Systems (modulation / chopping replacement for AOM)
• LiDAR and Wind Measurement Radar (high-power transmission amplification)
• Optical Communication (pre-/booster amplification, partial EDFA substitute)
• Free-Space Optical Links (compact size, radiation-tolerant potential)
• Optical Test & Measurement Instruments
• Industrial and Scientific Photonics Applications requiring compact SOA