OPT-AMP-C Card
In this chapter, "OPT-AMP-C" refers to the _15454-OPT-AMP-C card.
The OPT-AMP-C card is a 20-dB output power, C-band, DWDM EDFA amplifier or preamplifier. It contains midstage access loss for a Dispersion Compensation Unit (DCU). A Variable Optical Attenuator (VOA) is used to control gain tilt. The VOA can also be used to attenuate the signal of the DCU to a reference value. The amplifier module also includes the OSC add (TX direction) and drop (RX direction) optical filters.
The features of the card include:
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Fast transient suppression
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Nondistorting low-frequency transfer function
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Mid-stage access for DCU
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Constant pump current mode (test mode)
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Fixed output power mode
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Constant gain mode
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Amplified spontaneous emissions (ASE) compensation in Constant Gain and Constant Output Power modes
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Programmable tilt
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Full monitoring and alarm handling capability
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Gain range with gain tilt control of 12–24 dB
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Extended gain range (with uncontrolled tilt) of 24–35 dB
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Full monitoring and alarm handling with settable thresholds
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Optical Safety Remote Interlock (OSRI)—Shuts down optical output power or reduces the power to a safe level
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Automatic laser shutdown (ALS)—Safety mechanism used in case of fiber cut
You can install the OPT-AMP-C card in the following slots:
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Slots 2–7 in NCS 2006
For more information about the OPT-AMP-C card, see http://www.cisco.com/en/US/prod/collateral/optical/ps5724/ps2006/prod_data_sheet0900aecd8072b322.html. and Card Features.