Harmonic MAXLink Optical Amplifier EDFA

Product Description

The Harmonic MAXLink transmission system is a family of transmitters and optical amplifiers designed for 1550 nm based network applications. The MAXLink system provides a cost-effective solution for a variety of applications and architectures, including long haul applications that are beyond the reach of 1310 nm transmitters and fiber dense architectures which take advantage of high power optical amplifiers. In addition, this system is ideally suited for new, evolving transport architectures such as redundant rings, broadcast layer transmission and hub interconnects used in broadband networks. The MAXLink product line consists of plug-in modules for the HLP 4200 broadband platform, including the HLT series of broadcast optical transmitters as well as a full range of optical amplifiers with up to 31 dBm of output power. This transmission system has been designed to complement Harmonic’s PWRLink™ 1310 nm DFB transmitter family. The HLP 4200 broadband platform is a 3 RU high rackmount housing designed to simplify headend operation. The stackable platform is the industry’s most compact system, also housing Harmonic’s PWRLink transmitters, optical switch, pre-amplifier, optical receiver, QAM modulators and element management-controlled power supply modules. The HLP 4200 platform provides for plug-and-play installation and operation through a user-friendly 40-character display and front panel push-button controls. As with all Harmonic products, MAXLink modules have built-in element management capabilities.

Advantages

• Very low noise figure (3.7 dB) with "E” series optical amplifiers.

• Integrated element management intelligence with SNMPcompatibility, enables seamless communication with comprehensive network management systems, without additional cost or complexity.

• Microprocessor control of all key parameters provides consistent, optimum product performance and monitoring.

• MAXLink optical amplifier and transmitter modules share a common platform with Harmonic’s PWRLink 1310 nm transmitter family, enabling seamless networkmanagement integration of diverse equipment, providing user interface commonality, and maximizing rack space efficiency.