Exfo / NetTest / Photonetics BT-17 High Power C-Band Fiber Amplifier
The Exfo/NetTest/Photonetics BT-17 is a high-power C-Band fiber amplifier designed to boost optical signals in telecommunications networks. It operates within the C-band wavelength range, crucial for dense wavelength division multiplexing (DWDM) systems, enhancing signal strength and transmission distance. Ideal for research, development, and deployment in advanced optical communication infrastructures.
- Model
- Exfo / NetTest / Photonetics BT-17
- Calibration
- Available on request
- Price
- $4,200
- Status
- In stock
- RFQ ref
- BT-17
This unit
The Exfo / NetTest / Photonetics BT-17 is a high-power C-band Erbium-Doped Fiber Amplifier (EDFA) engineered for signal boosting in optical communication systems. Operating across the C-band wavelength range of 1525 nm to 1560 nm with a 980 nm pump diode, the BT-17 delivers saturated output power up to +17.7 dBm and achieves small-signal gain exceeding 25 dB with typical noise figure of 4.5 dB. The amplifier supports both Constant Power Mode and Constant Current Mode operation, with pump power or current adjustable via IEEE488 interface or front-panel dials. Aluminum co-doping provides flat spectral response optimized around 1550 nm, ensuring gain flattening across the C-band. Input/output isolation reaches 35 dB, while polarization sensitivity of gain remains at 0.5 dB nominal.
Technical Specifications
Wavelength Range: 1525 nm to 1560 nm
Pump Wavelength: 980 nm
Saturated Output Power: Nominal +17 dBm; measured up to +17.7 dBm
Small-Signal Gain: Typical 30 dB; >25 dB minimum; >35 dB at 1530 nm; 25 dB at 1550 nm
Noise Figure: 4.5 dB typical; 6 dB maximum
Input/Output Isolation: 35 dB
Polarization Sensitivity of Gain: 0.5 dB
Optical Connectors: FC/APC
Fiber Type: Single-mode
Key Features
Dual operating modes
Constant Power and Constant Current - for flexible system integration
Gain flattening across C-band via aluminum co-doping
User-programmable pump control through IEEE488 interface or mechanical front-panel adjustment
Rear-panel analog monitoring outputs for real-time signal supervision
Optional RS-232 serial interface for OEM integration
Available in benchtop, rackmount, modular, and OEM configurations
Typical Applications
Dense wavelength division multiplexing (DWDM) systems
Long-haul telecommunications networks
Optical communication research and development
Source booster amplification in advanced optical infrastructures
Compatibility & Integration Optical connectors use FC/APC standard. The BT-17 integrates with DWDM system architectures requiring high-power C-band signal amplification. IEEE488 control and analog monitoring enable seamless operation in automated test and production environments.
Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Power Range (dBm) | '+17 dBm to +17.7 dBm output | Wavelength Range: 1525 nm to 1560 nm |
Exfo / NetTest / Photonetics BT-17 — Repair & Calibration Service
Aumictech offers NIST-traceable calibration and repair for the Exfo / NetTest / Photonetics BT-17. Calibration covers gain at rated input power across the specified wavelength range, noise figure at rated gain setting, output power accuracy, gain flatness across the C-band or specified wavelength range, and polarization-dependent gain (PDG) where applicable. All calibrations ship with a NIST-traceable certificate. Turnaround is typically 1–3 business days after receipt.
Common Exfo / NetTest / Photonetics BT-17 faults: pump laser diode degradation (gain drop, reduced output power), TEC failure causing thermal drift, optical isolator degradation, power supply failure. The most common failure on any EDFA is pump laser diode degradation. Secondary faults include TEC failure causing thermal runaway, optical isolator degradation, and power supply failure.
Exfo / NetTest / Photonetics BT-17 price
This Exfo / NetTest / Photonetics BT-17 is listed at $4,200. Calibration is available separately from $450. Contact us for volume pricing or if you need multiple units.
Exfo / NetTest / Photonetics BT-17 calibration cost
NIST-traceable calibration for the Exfo / NetTest / Photonetics BT-17 is $450 (standard — pass/fail certificate and calibration sticker) or $650 (full measured data at every test point, reference standards documented, traceability chain included). Calibration for this instrument covers gain at rated input power across the specified wavelength range, noise figure at rated gain setting, output power accuracy, gain flatness across the C-band or specified wavelength range, and polarization-dependent gain (PDG) where applicable. Turnaround is 1 to 3 business days after receipt. See full calibration details →
