The difference between EDFA amplifier and SOA amplifier

EDFA amplifier and SOA amplifier are the two most widely used amplifiers in optical transmission. This article explains the difference between these two amplifiers 1. Performance features compete 1) Gain characteristics EDFA amplifier: Within its operating wavelength range (1530-1565nm), it can provide a high and relatively flat gain, typically ranging from 10 to 40dB. This… Continue reading The difference between EDFA amplifier and SOA amplifier

The Application of EDFA

Optical amplifiers are the critical technology for the optical communication networks, enabling the transmission of many terabits of data over distances from a few hundred kilometers to thousands of kilometers by overcoming the fiber loss limitation. As the first optical amplifier commonly used in optical communications systems, EDFA has resulted in a dramatic growth in transmission capacity… Continue reading The Application of EDFA