Datasheet

EDFA Optical Amplifiers

EM316EA and EM316EDFA
Highlights
Three Optical Amplifier C-Band applications:
- Booster
- In-line
- Pre-amplifier
Applications:
- Metro DWDM distance extension
- Single wavelength distance extension
Automatic Gain Control (AGC)
Midstage access
Managed and non-managed operation
Overview
Advanced performance monitoring
Fiber Driver™ optical amplifier modules provide multi-function, - Input and output power levels
low noise, Erbium-Doped Fiber Amplifier (EDFA) solutions that - Signal gain
are ideal for metro Dense Wavelength Division Multiplexing - Temperature
- Supply voltage
(DWDM) applications.
Gain flattening filters (GFF) assure flat gain (<1
The EM316EA family of C-Band EDFA Optical Amplifiers is part of dB variance) over the entire amplified band
(Wide-Band models only)
the Fiber Driver optical multi-service platform solution. Many
model options serve all the traditional amplifier applications in Manual and automatic power shutdown
an extended optical link: booster, in-line, and pre-amplifier. Automatic power reduction (APR) for high power
modules (output power >21.3dB)
A booster amplifier operates at the transmission side of the link. Status LED
It features high input power, high output power, and medium - Input power OK
optical gain. Boosters are designed to amplify aggregated optical - Output power OK
input power for reach extension. SC/UPC connector
Hot-swap support
An in-line amplifier operates in the middle of an optical link. Fiber Driver chassis compatibility
It features medium to low input power, high output power, --1-slot models fit any powered chassis
high optical gain, and a low noise figure. In-line amplifiers are --2-slot models fit BU-2, BU-3V, and BU-16 chassis
designed for optical amplification between two network nodes
on the main optical link.

Long Haul Application Example

NC316BU-16/AC NC316BU-16/AC NC316BU-16/AC

EM316DMR3G-3R 0 dBm EM316DMR3G-3R

(max)
DWDM DWDM
EM316GEMX2R BOOSTER IN-LINE PRE-AMP EM316GEMX2R
MUX +13 dBm MUX
(max) 90 km 80 km
EM316-2XFP-ET EM316-2XFP-ET

INPUT INPUT INPUT

SD SD SD

OUTPUT OPTICAL OUTPUT OUTPUT OPTICAL OUTPUT OUTPUT OPTICAL OUTPUT

OK OK OK

PWR/NMS PWR/NMS PWR/NMS

EM316EA-BR1022 EM316EA-IL2622 EM316EA-LP1013

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A pre-amplifier operates at the receiving end of an EM316EA optical amplifiers use automatic gain
optical link. It features medium to low input power, control (AGC). The module maintains constant gain
medium output power, and medium gain. Pre- for each channel in the aggregated optical signal
amplifiers are designed for optical amplification to according to the gain parameter setting as long as the
compensate for losses in a demultiplexer located total output power does not exceed the maximum
near the optical receiver. rated value. (See Saturated Output values.) The
module is initialized with factory values.
When paired with the Fiber Driver EM316LNXNM-
OT Network Manager (NM), full monitoring and Some EDFA models include an additional mid-
configuration capabilities are supported locally stage port designed for insertion of a Dispersion
with serial RS-232 and remotely with RJ-45 and SFP Compensation Management (DCM) unit without its
Ethernet interfaces. Telnet and secure shell (ssh) inherent insertion loss. The design of these models
provide convenient access for remote command maximizes the DCM benefits to increase deployment
line management. MegaVision Pro®, a network flexibility, including support for high-speed 10 Gbps
management system from MRV, uses SNMP to protocols. New placement options require fewer
provides a graphical user interface (GUI) to control amplifiers in the link, and they can open the door
the modules in realistic windows that model the to applications that were not possible with older
devices. Either management method greatly reduces technology.
costly service calls. The NM requires another slot in
the chassis with the EDFA module. In addition, EM316EA amplifiers with high output
power above 21.3 dB include a sophisticated eye-
EM316EA advanced performance monitoring safety protection mechanism. Automatic power
functions include real-time reporting of input and reduction (APR) lowers the output power when the
output power levels, temperature, and signal gain. output fiber is disconnected or cut.

As state-of-the-art multi-channel DWDM optical The 1-slot amplifier models fit in any Fiber Driver
devices, EM316EA family amplifiers are equipped chassis. The 2-slot models fit only in the BU-2, BU-
with gain flattening filters (GFF) that assure a flat 3V, and BU-16 chassis. For managed applications,
gain response across the entire C-band and input an additional open slot must be available for the
power range. EM316EA optical amplifiers provide EM316LNXNM-OT manager.
automatic power shutdown when aggregate input
falls below the threshold. Power shutdown may also Contact your MRV Communications representative or
be forced through the module management. visit http://www.mrv.com for additional information
on Fiber Driver EDFA modules and applications.

Specifications
Diagnostic LEDs Power On, Input Optical Power (in range), Output Optical Power (in range)
Electrical Requirement Power provided by chassis
Operating Temperature 0°C to 50°C (32°F to 122°F)
Storage Temperature -40°C to 70°C (-40°F to 158°F)
Relative Humidity 85% maximum, non-condensing
Physical Dimensions 1-slot: 25 mm x 75 mm x 175 mm (1” x 3” x 7” ); 2-slot: 50 mm x 75 mm x 175 mm (2” x 3” x 7” )
Approximate Weight 1-slot: 370 g (13 oz); 2 -slot: 470 g (17 oz)
Total Module Power Usage 3 Watts to 11 Watts
Regulatory Compliances Class 1M Laser Product, complies with EN 60825-1 and 21 CFR 1040.10 except for deviations pursuant to
Laser Notice No. 50. dated June 24, 2007;
FCC Part 15 (Class A); IC (Class A); EMC Directive: Emission (Class A) and Immunity;
Certified by one or more of the following agencies: TÜV, UL, CSA
RoHS2 Directive; China RoHS; WEEE Directive;
The Quality Management System is certified to ISO 9001 by QMI-SAI Global
The Environmental Management System is in compliance with ISO 14001

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Ordering Information: C-BAND (1529 - 1563nm)

Max. Min. Max. Typ. Max. Max. Power
Gain
Model Description Output Input Input NF NF Consump.
(dB)
(dBm) (dBm) (dBm) (dB) (dB) (W)
Booster
EM316EA-BR0918 DWDM C-band EDFA booster, optical amplifier, 2 slots 9 18 -10 9 5.5 6.0 6

DWDM C-band EDFA booster optical amplifier,

EM316EA-BR1522 15 22.5 -10 8 5.5 6.0 11
with Automatic Power Reduction (APR), 2 slots
DWDM C-band EDFA booster, optical amplifier,
EM316EA-BR2022 20 22.5 -15 3 5.5 6.0 11
with Automatic Power Reduction (APR),2 slots
DWDM C-band EDFA booster, optical amplifier,
EM316EA-BR1525 15 25 -10 11.5 5.5 6.0 20
with Automatic Power Reduction (APR),2 slots
In-Line/Pre-Amp
EM316EA-PR1013 DWDM C-band EDFA preamp, optical amplifier, 2 slots 10 13 -30 0 6.0 6.5 5

DWDM C-band EDFA in-line/preamp, optical amplifier,

EM316EA-LPR2017 20 17 -28 -3 5 5.5 5
2 slots
DWDM C-band EDFA in-line, optical amplifier, with
EM316EA-IL2622 26 22.5 -25 -3 5.0 5.5 11
Automatic Power Reduction (APR), 2 slots
DWDM C-band EDFA in-line/preamp, optical amplifier,
EM316EA-IL2625 26 25 -25 -0.5 5.0 5.5 20
with Automatic Power Reduction (APR), 2 slots

Ordering Information: 8-CHANNEL NARROW BAND (1529 - 1563nm)

Max. Min. Max. Typ. Max. Max. Power
Gain
Model Description Output Input Input NF NF Consump.
(dB)
(dBm) (dBm) (dBm) (dB) (dB) (W)
Booster
DWDM narrow band or red band EDFA booster,
EM316EA-NBR0918 9 18 -10 9 5.5 6.0 6
optical amplifier, 2 slots
DWDM narrow band or red band EDFA booster, optical
EM316EA-NBR2022 20 22.5 -15 3 5.5 6.0 11
amplifier, with Automatic Power Reduction (APR), 2 slots
In-Line/Pre-Amp
DWDM narrow band or red band EDFA preamp,
EM316EA-NPR1013 10 13 -30 0 6.0 6.5 5
optical amplifier, 2 slots
DWDM narrow band or red band EDFA in-line
EM316EA-NIL2017 20 17 -28 -3 5 5.5 5
optical amplifier, 2 slots
DWDM narrow band or red band EDFA in-line, optical
EM316EA-NIL2622 26 22.5 -25 -3 5.0 5.5 11
amplifier, with Automatic Power Reduction (APR), 2 slots

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Ordering Information: SINGLE-CHANNEL (1529 - 1563nm)

Max. Min. Max. Typ. Max. Max. Power
Gain
Model Description Output Input Input NF NF Consump.
(dB)
(dBm) (dBm) (dBm) (dB) (dB) (W)
Dual-Slot Booster
DWDM single-channel EDFA booster,
EM316EA-SBR1518 15 18 -10 3 5.5 6.0 6
optical amplifier, 2 slots
DWDM single-channel band EDFA booster,
EM316EA-SBR2022 optical amplifier, with Automatic Power 20 22.5 -15 3 5.5 6.0 11
Reduction (APR), 2 slots
Single-Slot
DWDM single-channel EDFA booster,
EM316EA-SBR0913 9 13 -10 4 5.5 6.0 3
optical amplifier, single slot
DWDM single-channel EDFA in-line,
EM316EA-SIL2013 20 13 -20 -7 5.0 6.0 3
optical amplifier, single slot
DWDM single-channel EDFA pre-amp,
EM316EA-SPR3010 30 10 -35 -20 5.0 5.5 3
optical amplifier, single slot

Ordering Information: C-BAND WITH MID-STAGE ACCESS (1529 - 1563nm)

Max. Min. Max. Typ. Max. Mid-Stage
Gain
Model Description Output Input Input NF NF Access
(dB)
(dBm) (dBm) (dBm) (dB) (dB) (dB)
Fixed Gain and Midstage Access*
DWDM C-band EDFA booster, optical amplifier,
EM316EA-MBR0918 9 18 -10 9 5.5 6.0 3
midstage access, 2 slots
DWDM C-band EDFA booster, optical amplifier,
EM316EA-MBR1522 15 22.5 -10 8 5.5 6.0 3
midstage access, 2 slots
DWDM C-band EDFA in-line/preamp, optical
EM316EA-MLP2017 20 17 -28 -3 5.5 6.0 3
amplifier, midstage access, 2 slots
DWDM C-band EDFA in-line/preamp, optical
EM316EA-MLP2622 26 22.5 -28 -3 5.5 6.0 3
amplifier, midstage access, 2 slots
*The power consumption for EDFAs with mid stage access is the same as the similar unit without mid stage access

Ordering Information: ACCESSORIES

Model Description
SC/APC fiber optic cable and adaptor kit for booster amplifiers (SC/UPC to SC/APC fiber optic cable with SC/APC adaptor)
CAK-SM-SCASCU-2
2 meters, single mode, simplex
LC/APC fiber optic cable and adaptor kit for booster amplifiers (SC/UPC to LC/APC fiber optic cable with LC/APC adaptor)
CAK-SM-LCASCU-2
2 meters, single mode, simplex

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