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Atlas<\/b> is a compact module housing two dynamically equalized Erbium-Doped Fiber Amplifiers, making it an ideal solution for DWDM amplification in telecom, datacom, and CATV networks.<\/p>

Delivering up to 20 or 23 dBm<\/b> per amplifier, Atlas provides low noise, minimal gain ripple, and stable signal amplification across the C-band.<\/p>

Built on PhotonPath\u2019s proprietary<\/strong> low-loss SiON platform, it integrates key optical functions to reduce system cost and complexity while enhancing scalability.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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The integration of a Dynamic Gain Equalization<\/b> (DGE) into smart Erbium-Doped Fiber Amplifiers (EDFAs) unlocks significant cost-saving opportunities for optical transmission networks.

By dynamically equalizing gain across the C-band, these advanced amplifiers<\/b> can replace conventional architectures that rely on separate booster, in-line, and pre-amplifier stages simplifying network design while reducing equipment count, power consumption, and operational costs.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Atlas<\/b> is a compact smart EDFA<\/b> that integrates two high-performance optical amplifiers and a photonic-based Dual Dynamic Gain Equalizer into a single, compact module.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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PhotonPath Dual EDFA is based on reconfigurable Dynamic Equalizers realized in our proprie-tary integrated photonic platform with ultra-low losses. The key differentiation is the ability to compensate for several spectral profiles, thus covering a wide operational mask while keeping a low Noise Figure (NF).<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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