MSP 3000 Amplifier Rack Modules

Carrier networks continue to grow, with Service Level Agreements becoming ever more demanding. As networks grow, so does the need for efficient optical amplification. MICROSENS continues to lead the way in optical performance and amplification with the new amplifier family.

It allows optical signals to be transmitted over longer distances without the need for regeneration or external power control modules. The new MICROSENS amplifier family automatically compensates the gain settings as fibers degrade over time due to aging or splicing, and seamlessly adjusts the optical power as channels are added and removed. This eliminates the need to manually adjust the network as it evolves.

The MICROSENS amplifier family amplifies optical signals bidirectionally and can be ordered as integrated Optical Boost and Pre-amp (OABP) or Integrated Optical In-Line Amplifier (OAIL) in a single unit form factor.

The implemented span loss monitoring functionality deals efficiently with fiber aging and fiber fixes-related issues, avoiding OSNR impact on any channels.

The MICROSENS Raman module, part of the MSP 3000 platform, uses enhanced Raman amplification to extend the span reach of optical DWDM networks. In addition, this module also improves OSNR (Optical Signal to Noise Ratio).

The MICROSENS Raman offers a maximum output power of 28.5 dBm.

The amplifier includes an automatic eye safety mechanism that shuts down the amplifier or reduces the power within class 1M in case of fiber link interruption. This comprehensive safety mechanism is extremely important due to the Raman amplifiers’ high output power.

It is a 1 slot large module.

The MICROSENS Raman module is also adapted to multi-hop transmissions where the RAMAN amplification improves the overall OSNR. This enables for instance technology disruptive steps such as passing from 10G to 100G, or even from 100Gbps to 200Gbps line rates which rely on higher order modulation formats. Since the latter are more sensitive to the accumulated noise, their usage would not be possible when solely relying on EDFA amplification.