INO FAD-180
INO Optical Amplifiers. Wavelength: ** 980 nm.
- Model
- INO FAD-180
- Calibration
- Available on request
- Price
- $3,200
- Status
- In stock
- RFQ ref
- FAD-180
This unit
The INO FAD-180 is a benchtop Erbium-Doped Fiber Amplifier (EDFA) engineered for C-Band optical signal amplification in fiber optic communication systems. This unit delivers high gain and output power with low noise characteristics, making it suitable for laboratory testing, DWDM deployments, and telecommunications infrastructure where stable signal boosting is critical.
Technical Specifications
Product Type: Erbium-Doped Fiber Amplifier (EDFA)
Operating Band: C-Band
Form Factor: Benchtop unit
Pump Wavelength: 980 nm
Control Interface: GPIB/RS-232 port
Signal Monitoring: I/O signal monitoring capabilities
Key Features
Low noise figure for high-fidelity signal recovery
High gain and output power delivery
Gain flattening to manage spectral response across C-Band channels
Gain locking option available - stabilizes gain between 20 dB and 30 dB across input power variations up to 12 dB, preserving DWDM channel integrity despite fluctuating pump or input conditions
Typical Applications
DWDM (Dense Wavelength Division Multiplexing) systems
Multi-channel fiber optic communication networks
Laboratory signal amplification and testing
Enterprise and telecommunications infrastructure
Compatibility & Integration The FAD-180 operates across C-Band wavelengths and integrates with standard optical fiber systems. GPIB and RS-232 control interfaces enable automated gain management and remote monitoring in test and production environments.
Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Power Range (dBm) | Gain locking: 20 dB to 30 dB (over 12 dB input power range) | Wavelength Range: C-Band (pump at 980 nm) |
INO FAD-180 — Repair & Calibration Service
Aumictech offers NIST-traceable calibration and repair for the INO FAD-180. 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 INO FAD-180 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.
INO FAD-180 price
This INO FAD-180 is listed at $3,200. Calibration is available separately from $450. Contact us for volume pricing or if you need multiple units.
INO FAD-180 calibration cost
NIST-traceable calibration for the INO FAD-180 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 →
