Optical Amplifier Modules
For the CN 4200 FlexSelect Advanced Services Platform

Technical information
Optical Properties
Fixed OA (OAF-00-1-C)
Parameter Minimum Typical Maximum Comment
Wavelength Range (nm) 1529.55   1565.50  
Loss of input signal alarm (dBm) -40   0 Provisionable in the range
Overload input power (dBm) -3.0      
Input power range (dBm)3 -21.5   -3.5  
Maximum output power (dBm)     17.5  
Gain (including connectors) (dB) (across wavelength, power, temperature) 19.0 20.5 22.0 Pin = -21.5 to -3.0 dBm
Peak-to-peak gain variation (across wavelength, power, temperature) (dB)   1.5 2.0 Pin = -21.5 to -3.0 dBm
Peak-to-peak gain variation (across wavelength and power @ 25°C) (dB)   1.0   Pin = -21.5 to -3.0 dBm
Noise Figure (dB)   5.0 5.5 Pout = 17 dBm
Transient response time (µs)   500    
Variable OA (OAV-OS-U-C)
Parameter Minimum Typical Maximum Comment
Wavelength Range (nm) 1529.55   1565.50  
Loss of input signal alarm (dBm) -40   0 Provisionable in the range
Overload input power (dBm) -0.6     @ 22.6 dB gain set point
  -5.6     & 22.6 dB gain set point
Input power range (dBm)3 -24.6   -0.6  
Maximum output power (dBm)     17.5  
Adjustable Gain Range 16.6 17.6 18.6 @ 17.6 dB gain set point
  21.6 22.6 23.6 @ 22.6 dB gain set point
Peak-to-peak gain variation (across wavelength, power, and temperature) (dB)   1.5 2.0 Pin = -24.6 to -0.6 dBm
Peak-to-peak gain variation (across wavelength and power @ 25°C) (dB)   1.0   Pin = -24.6 to -0.6 dBm
Noise Figure (dB) (assumes mid-stage loss of 9dB and Pout = 17dBm)     6.4 @ max gain (22.6 dB)
      9.4 @ max gain (17.6 dB)
Insertion loss of return path (dB)     1.0 Node In to Network Out
External mid-stage loss (dB) 0   9 DCM In to DCM Out
Transient response time (µs)   500    
OSC transmitter wavelength (nm) 1502.5 1510 1517.5
OSC transmitter output (dBm) +2     at Network Out port
OSC receiver sensitivity (dBm)     -26 at Network In port
Environmental Characteristics
  The optical layer cards are designed to operate within the confines of a CN 4200 chassis, which provides the forced-air ventilation necessary to sustain their operation.
Network Management
Two (2) 10/100BaseT Ethernet ports for remote connectivity, access to node level HTTP interface and access to SNMP agent, SNMP v1 (RFCs 1155-1157), SNMP v2c, SNMP v3, CLI, Telnet, HTTP, FTP, RS-232 serial port for local craft access, Optical Supervisory Channel (OAV module only)
Power Requirements
  Module Voltage (V DC) Current Draw (A) Power Consumed (W)
  OAF-00-1-C + 12 3 36
  OAV-OS-U-C + 12 4 48
Physical Characteristics
Dimensions 1.0" (H) × 10.82" (W) × 9.62" (D), 25 mm (H) × 275 mm (W) × 244 mm (D)


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