The goal of this project was to develop a computer-based system to test an erbium-doped fiber amplifier (EDFA), produced by a fiber development manufacturer, to meet Telcordia specifications. The LabVIEW-based software utilized several types of test equipment to ensure standards are met, including output power, gain flatness, and noise figure. Preliminary analysis of the data received during an abbreviated test proved that the system was successful.

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Creator

• Marceau, Daniel Robert
• Skrzypczak, John Robert

Publisher

• Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Identifier

• 01B007M

Advisor

• Nicoletti, Denise W.

Year

• 2001

Sponsor

• IPG Photonics Corporation

Date created

• 2001-01-01

Resource type

• Major Qualifying Project

Major

• Electrical Engineering

Rights statement

• In Copyright