Optical Specifications; Key Features - Cisco ONS 15501 User Manual

Optical Specifications

Optical Specifications
Table 1-1
Appendix A, "Technical Specifications."
Table 1-1
Description
Wavelength range
Input power range
Saturated output power
Noise figure
Nominal gain
Gain flatness
Settable variable gain
Automatic gain control accuracy
Transient suppression response time
Backward ASE (amplified spontaneous emission) power
PMD (polarization mode dispersion)
Mode of operation
Optical return loss
Input and output isolation
Polarization sensitivity
1. Gain flatness is <1.5 dB for 17-13 dB; <2.0 dB for 7-13 dB.

Key Features

The Cisco ONS 15501 has the following key features:
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Cisco ONS 15501 User Guide
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lists the Cisco ONS 15501 optical specifications. For other technical specifications, see
Cisco ONS 15501 Optical Specifications
Constant flat gain of 17dB over the 1530 to 1563 nm band
Optimized automatic gain control for the MAN
Variable gain for flexibility in network design
Typical transient suppression within 50 microseconds
Low noise figure of < 6.0 dB
Input power range of -29 to 0 dBm
Network management
Chapter 1 Product Overview
Specification
1530 to 1563 nm
-29 to 0 dBm
17.3 ± 0.3 dBm
< 6.0 dB
+17 dB
< 1.5 dB
1
17 dB - 7 dB
± 1.0 dB
50 microseconds
< -25 dBm
< 0.6 ps
Unidirectional
> 27 dB
> 30 dB
< 0.5 dB
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