OPTICAL AMPLIFIER

MODULES
For the 4200 Family

Ciena has expanded the optical layer

functionality of the 4200 by introducing
two Optical Amplifier (OA) modules, which
Features and Benefits extend transport up to 1000 kilometers
> Extends transport distances up to
1000 kilometers without regeneration
without regeneration.
(using mid-stage DCM)
The 4200 optical layer product suite now comprises the OAF-00-1-C fixed-gain
>  rovides choice of constant — or
P
variable—gain modules to meet amplifier (21 dB, 35 nm OA) as well as the OAV-0S-U-C variable-gain amplifier
network requirements (18-23 dB, 35 nm OA).
> Features variable-gain OA, which The 4200 OAs amplify the entire C-band DWDM channel plan and accommodate a
compensates for span loss, to mitigate
the effects of aging spans
single optical fiber for uni-directional transmission. The unidirectional design gives
network planners the flexibility to place the most appropriate amplifier at a given
> Suppresses transients to protect network location, improving optical budgets and potentially minimizing costs. The
services and receivers and simplifies
channel count changes with modules are designed with enough flexibility that each OA type can be used alone
SmartGain dynamic gain control as a transmit (post-) or receive (pre-) amplifier, or in pairs to create an In-Line Amplifier
(ILA). Fixed-gain and variable-gain amplifiers can even be paired together
> Adjusts the amplifier automatically,
reducing OPEX when waves are to create a more cost-effective ILA configuration.
added
Embedded SmartGain control circuitry maintains a constant gain across the transport
>  ffers gain region, covering the entire
O spectrum regardless of the input power. SmartGain eases the deployment of new
C-band from 1530 nm to 1565 nm and
coincides with both 100 GHZ and
services by allowing an increase in new wavelengths without requiring amplifier gain
200 GHz Ciena channel plans adjustments downstream. In addition, the OAs’ rapid transient-suppression feature
protects downstream services in the event of a fiber break.
> Includes integrated system controller

> Allows for connection to external

test equipment through DWDM Gain
monitoring ports
OAF-00-1-C (35 nm)
21.9 dB
(max) OAV-0S-U-C (35 nm)
20.5 dB
16.9 dB 40 Channel
Group A Channels Group B Channels Group C Channels Group D Channels Group E Channels
(max) Plan (100 GHz)
Blue Channels Red Channels 16 Channel
Plan (200 GHz)
1530 1535 1540 1545 1550 1555 1560 1565 nm

DWDM C-Band

D Datasheet
All OA modules are full width cards installed directly into the a significant benefit to network operators by allowing them to
card cage of a 4200 chassis, and both module types provide simplify network planning and installation.
system controller functionality. The variable-gain amplifier is
As managed resources, the optical amplifiers are provisioned
equipped with an integrated Optical Supervisory Channel
and monitored from any native management interface or
(OSC)1 which provides out-of-band node management.
via the ON-Center® NCS, the companion network
In particular, the OAV can fully exploit the bandwidth of the management system. The OAs also collect data to monitor
fiber plant without having to re-engineer the network by the performance of the service and optical layers, facilitating
dynamically adjusting for varying degrees of span loss, which rapid network diagnosis and fault isolation at any point along
can be as much as 1 dB as fiber ages. This capability provides the optical path.

Technical Information2

Optical Properties

Fixed 0A (OAF-00-1-C)
Parameters 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) -21.5 -3.5
Maximum output power (dBm) 17.5
Gain (including connectors ) (dB) 19.0 20.5 22.0 Pin = -21.5 to -3.0 dBm
(across wavelength, power,
temperature)
Peak-to-peak gain variation (across 1.5 2.0 Pin = -21.5 to -3.0 dBm
wavelength, power, temperature)
(dB)
Peak-to-peak gain variation (across 1.0 Pin = -21/.5 to -3.0 dBm
wavelength and power @ 25 °C)
9dB)
Noise Figure (dB) 5.0 5.5 Pout = 17 dBm
Transient response time (µs) 500

Variable 0A (OAV-0S-U-C)
Parameters 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 @ 17.5 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 @ 17.7 dB gain set point
21.6 22.6 23.6 @ 22.6 dB gain set point
Peak-to-peak gain variation (across wavelength, 1.5 2.0 Pin = -24.6 to -0.6 dBm
power, temperature) (dB)
Peak-to-peak gain variation (across wavelength 1.0 Pin = -24.6 to -0.6 dBm
and power @ 25 °C) 9dB)

1
The fixed-gain OA does not have an integrated OSC; however, OSC connectivity can be achieved through either a co-resident variable-gain amplifier or a dedicated OSC module. See separate OSC Data Sheet for more information.
2
Note that the scope of these specifications is limited solely to the modules themselves and not the chassis in which they are installed. Chassis specifications are provided in the 4200 Family brochure.
3
Unit can operate over a wider input range, but may exceed one or more specified operating parameters.

2
Technical Information continued

Minimum Typical Maximum Comment

Noise Figure (dB) (assumes mid-stage loss of 9dB 6.4 @ max gain (22.6 dB)
and Pout = 17) 9.4 @ max gain (17.6 dB)
Insertion loss of return path (dB) 1.0 Node in 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 sensitvity (dBm) -26 at Network In port

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
Environmental Characteristics The optical layer cards are designed to oper­­­­­­­ate within the confines of a 4200 chassis, which provides the
forced-air ventilation necessary to sustain their operation.
Physical Characteristics 1.0” (H) x 10.82” (W) x 9.62” (D), 25 mm (H) x 275 mm (W) x 244 mm (D)

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