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Current status of 1.3{micro}m fiber amplifiers: Device and system issues

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OSTI ID:100952
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  1. BT Labs., Ipswich (United Kingdom). Network Research Div.

The authors review the current status of the praseodymium doped fluoride fiber amplifier (PDFFA), the preferred fiber amplifier at 1.3{micro} mm. Small-signal gains of 30dB are achievable, together with output powers of 200mW, and a noise figure of 4--7dB. 1.3{micro}m transmission offers the advantage of operating near the zero dispersion wavelength of standard telecommunications fiber, allowing high speed links with simple transmitters.

OSTI ID:
100952
Report Number(s):
CONF-940142--; ISBN 0-8194-1439-5
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English