ILX Lightwave FOA-8100 FIBER AMPLIFIER CONTROLLER
The ILX Lightwave FOA-8100 is a precision fiber amplifier controller designed for demanding applications. It offers precise control and monitoring of fiber amplifiers, ensuring stable and reliable operation. Ideal for researchers and engineers working with optical communication systems and fiber optic devices.
- Model
- ILX Lightwave FOA-8100
- Calibration
- Available on request
- Price
- $2,630
- Status
- In stock
- RFQ ref
- FOA-8100
This unit
The ILX Lightwave FOA-8100 is a precision fiber amplifier controller engineered for stable, reliable operation of optical amplification systems. It delivers precise command and monitoring capabilities essential for optical communication research, fiber amplifier characterization, and integrated photonic system development. The controller accommodates two independent pump sources, provides GPIB-based remote operation, and features optical input/output connectors for direct integration into optical benches and automated test environments.
Technical Specifications
- Manufacturer: ILX Lightwave (Newport)
- Model: FOA-8100
- Product Type: Fiber Amplifier Controller
- Pump Connections: Two pump source ports
- Control Interface: GPIB (General Purpose Interface Bus)
- Optical Connectors: Input and output ports
- Shipping Weight: Approximately 35 lbs
Key Features
- Dual pump source management for multi-stage fiber amplifier configurations
- GPIB interface enables digital command, remote monitoring, and data acquisition across networked test systems
- Optical connectors support direct coupling to amplifier input/output stages
- Precision control architecture maintains stable amplification under varying load conditions
Typical Applications
- Optical communication system research and development
- Fiber amplifier performance characterization and optimization
- High-power optical system integration and alignment
- Automated manufacturing test environments requiring remote amplifier control
- Laboratory-scale photonic device development
Compatibility & Integration The FOA-8100 integrates into GPIB-networked instrument configurations for coordinated optical system control. Its dual pump architecture accommodates Erbium-doped fiber amplifiers (EDFA), Raman amplifiers, and other fiber gain media requiring independent pump wavelength management. The controller's optical connectors accept standard fiber connectors, enabling rapid system reconfiguration across different amplifier topologies and wavelength windows.
ILX Lightwave FOA-8100 — Repair & Calibration Service
Aumictech offers NIST-traceable calibration and repair for the ILX Lightwave FOA-8100. 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 ILX Lightwave FOA-8100 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.
ILX Lightwave FOA-8100 price
This ILX Lightwave FOA-8100 is listed at $2,630. Calibration is available separately from $450. Contact us for volume pricing or if you need multiple units.
ILX Lightwave FOA-8100 calibration cost
NIST-traceable calibration for the ILX Lightwave FOA-8100 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 →
