IPG PHOTONICS EAR-200-C3-W-L-MA
IPG Photonics Optical Amplifiers. Power Range: ** −5 to +10 dBm.
- Model
- IPG Photonics EAR-200-C3-W-L-MA
- Calibration
- Available on request
- Price
- $4,500
- Status
- In stock
- RFQ ref
- EAR-200-C3-W-L-MA
This unit
The IPG Photonics EAR-200-C3-W-L-MA is an Erbium-doped fiber amplifier (EDFA) engineered for industrial and laboratory applications demanding stable, linearly polarized optical amplification. Operating in continuous wave mode across the C-band, this compact EAR Series unit delivers efficient signal conditioning with minimal footprint and cooler-free pump operation for enhanced reliability.
Technical Specifications
Product Type: Erbium-doped Fiber Amplifier (EDFA)
Series: EAR Series
Operating Mode: Continuous Wave (CW)
Operating Wavelength Range: 1533–1567 nm (C-band)
Operating Bandwidth (FWHM): 10–20 nm (dependent on output power)
Output Signal Polarization: Linear (LP)
Input Power Range: −5 to +10 dBm
Input Signal Linewidth: Greater than 1 GHz
Relative Residual Pump Power: Less than −30 dB at input and output ports
Optical Isolation: 25–30 dB input isolation; <−30 dB residual pump power
Extinction Ratio: ~17–20 dB
Output Power Stability: <1% over 8 hours (available as option)
Operating Temperature: 0°C to +50°C
Cooling: Cooler-free pump design
Key Features
Linearly polarized output suitable for polarization-sensitive applications
Compact form factor for laboratory and OEM integration
Minimal residual pump power at optical ports
Low thermal load via pump-integrated design
RS-232 remote control interface for system automation
Optional output power stabilization to <1% over 8-hour periods
Typical Applications
Optical fiber communications signal conditioning
Laboratory spectroscopy and optical testing
Industrial fiber laser seed amplification
Precision measurement systems requiring stable CW amplification
Compatibility & Integration
Optical Input: SMF-28 fiber with FC/PC, FC/SPC, or FC/APC connectors; 1–2 meter cable assemblies
Optical Output: Bare fiber or collimated beam output (5 mm standard diameter)
Control Interface: RS-232 rear-panel connection for computer control
Mounting: Designed for direct integration into optical benches and system racks
Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Power Range (dBm) | −5 to +10 dBm input |
| <−30 dB residual pump power | Wavelength Range | 1533–1567 nm (C-band) |
IPG Photonics EAR-200-C3-W-L-MA — Repair & Calibration Service
Aumictech offers NIST-traceable calibration and repair for the IPG Photonics EAR-200-C3-W-L-MA. 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 IPG Photonics EAR-200-C3-W-L-MA 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.
IPG Photonics EAR-200-C3-W-L-MA price
This IPG Photonics EAR-200-C3-W-L-MA is listed at $4,500. Calibration is available separately from $450. Contact us for volume pricing or if you need multiple units.
IPG Photonics EAR-200-C3-W-L-MA calibration cost
NIST-traceable calibration for the IPG Photonics EAR-200-C3-W-L-MA 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 →
