The module integrates both an EDFA erbium-doped fiber amplifier and a Raman fiber amplifier inside the module, which significantly reduces system complexity, increases reliability, and reduces size compared to conventional EDFA and Raman amplification systems. The front-end EDFA is available as a pulsed EDFA or an amplified EDFA suitable for ultra-long-range fiber optic sensing systems or high-speed fiber optic communication systems.
What type of photodetector is used for LIDAR depends on the detection scheme of the LIDAR, if the LIDAR is based on the TOF principle, the APD type of photodetector is selected, if the LIDAR is based on the FMCW principle, the BPD balanced photodetector is selected.