The WaveReady WRA-217 is dense wavelength division multiplexing (DWDM) optical amplifier that is totally user configurable. This multichannel amplifier provides a simple and economical C-band optical amplification solution in a flexible, ready-to-use package. The WRA-217 amplifier includes an advanced gain control circuit, an efficient pump laser and a midstage variable attenuator.
The WRA-217 can be configured as a booster or as a pre/inline amplifier. The module works by default in constant signal gain mode, but can be configured to constant total output power mode. Its ease-of-use and performance make the WRA-217 the ideal solution for access and metro DWDM optical networks.
Front panel light emitting diodes (LEDs) indicate module status, while integrated electronics provide alarm and control functionality Deployed with a WaveReady communications module (COM200), these units can be managed and configured remotely through TL1, SNMP, or by using the WaveReady Node Manager. Local and remote management are done through an RS-232 or Ethernet port on the communications module.
The module is installed in a WaveReady 3500F or 3100 shelf mounted in 19- or 23-inch telecommunications racks.
AON and Agile Optical Amplifiers
The WRA-217 is part of the JDSU agile optical amplifier family, products designed for agile optical networks (AONs). Agile optical amplifiers use advanced transient suppression techniques to dynamically respond to changes in the number of wavelengths or signal power. As a result, they preserve gain flatness and output power over a wide range of input conditions to meet the needs of reconfigurable optical networks.
Applications
DWDM booster or pre/inline amplifier
Access and metro optical networks
DWDM point-to-point applications
DWDM optical add-drop or X-C nodes
Agile Optical Networks