AeroDIODE AOM Acousto-Optic Modulator – Free space version

SKU #AOM
Acousto Optic Modulator (AOM) are designed to offer an optimal solution for amplitude modulation of laser light between 380 and 1700 nm. Easy to implement and offer direct control of the timing, intensity and temporal shape of the laser output down to a few nanoseconds.
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Introduction

These Acousto Optic Modulator (AOM) are designed to offer an optimal solution for amplitude modulation of laser light between 380 and 1700 nm. An Acousto Optic Modulator (AOM Modulator) requires an RF driver. AeroDIODE offers a range of RF drivers configured for either digital input (TTL) or analog input configurations. Our selection of RF drivers is shown in the product section below. Additionally, the AeroDIODE TOMBAK synchronisation tool is offered for complex synchronisation applications such as pulse-picking a mode locked laser.

AeroDIODE Acousto Optic Modulators are used in laser Q-switching and pulse picking applications, narrow line width laser measurements and many other applications related to precision operating in the nanosecond range.

Acousto Optic Modulators are also used as a fixed frequency shifter. They have the ability to slightly shift the central optical wavelength by a fixed value equal to the RF frequency (±80, ±100 or ±200 MHz) depending on the RF frequency applied to the modulator.

 

Key features

  • 17 Acousto Optic Modulator versions from 380 to 1700 nm covering the full spectrum
  • Standard RF frequencies are 80 MHz, 100 MHz and 200 MHz (all drivers are stock items).
  • It is possible to request a custom AOM RF frequency up to 350 MHz – contact us for such need.
  • 3 compatible AOM modulator RF driver models with digital and/or analog inputs are available at 80, 100 or 200 MHz
  • These devices are ideal tools for modulating the intensity of laser light down to the nanosecond timing range
  • It is also used for shifting the frequency of the input light by a small value corresponding to the RF frequency.
  • The maximum input optical power can reach 15 Watt CW and 50 MW/cm²
  • High efficiency up to 88% in optimised beam conditions
  • High speed pulsing down to 8 ns rise/fall time
  • Very low noise and high stability
  • Some models require a very low RF power level down to 0.3 W
  • Contact us for special needs

 

These AO modulators are designed and optimized to modulate the intensity of light down to the nanosecond timing range.

 

Fibre Coupled AOM's

AOM model Datasheets : Nominal wavelength Reference Wavelength range Insertion Loss (typ) Rising time (ns) RF Frequency / max RF Power Max optical input power Fiber (eq.) / connector Dimensions
Model 1 Datasheet 780 nm 780AOM_1
(standard)
750-810 nm 1.4 dB < 60 ns 100 MHz / 2.5 W 3 W PM780 / FC-APC / 900 µm fiber buffer 60*25*12.5
Model 2 Datasheet 780 nm 780AOM_2
(high speed)
750-810 nm 2.2 dB < 10 ns 200 MHz / 2.5 W 3 W PM780 / FC-APC / 900 µm fiber buffer 45*28*12
Model 3 Datasheet 850 nm 850AOM-1
(standard)
820-880 nm 1.4 dB < 60 ns 100 MHz / 2.5 W 3 W PM780 / FC-APC / 900 µm fiber buffer 60*25*12.5
Model 4 Datasheet 850 nm 850AOM-2
(high-speed)
820-880 nm 2.2 dB < 10 ns 200 MHz / 2.5 W 3 W PM780 / FC-APC / 900 µm fiber buffer 45*28*12
Model 5 Datasheet 940 nm 940AOM_1
(standard)
900-980 nm 1.2 dB < 50 ns 100 MHz / 2.5 W 3 W PM980 / FC-APC / 900 µm fiber buffer 60*25*12.5
Model 6 Datasheet 940 nm 940AOM_2
(high speed)
900-980 nm 2.5 dB < 10 ns 200 MHz / 2.5 W 3 W PM980 / FC-APC / 900 µm fiber buffer 67*23*15
Model 7 Datasheet 1064 nm 1064AOM-1
(standard)
1000-1090 nm 1.2 dB < 50 ns 100 MHz / 2.5 W 3 W PM980 / FC-APC / 900 µm fiber buffer 60*25*12.5
Model 8 Datasheet 1064 nm 1064AOM-2
(high speed)
1000-1090 nm 2.5 dB < 10 ns 200 MHz / 2.5 W 3 W PM980 / FC-APC / 900 µm fiber buffer 67*23*15
Model 9 Datasheet 1310 nm 1310AOM_1
(standard)
1240-1380 nm 1.8 dB < 50 ns 80 MHz / 2.5 W 0.5 W PM1550/ FC-APC / 900 µm fiber buffer 60*25*12.5
Model 10 Datasheet 1310 nm 1310AOM_2
(high speed)
1240-1380 nm 4.5 dB < 10 ns 200 MHz / 2.5 W 0.5 W PM1550 / FC-APC / 900 µm fiber buffer 45*28*12
Model 11 Datasheet 1550 nm 1550AOM-1
(standard)
1470-1630 nm 1.5 dB < 50 ns 80 MHz / 2.5 W 0.5 W PM1550 / FC-APC / 900 µm fiber buffer 60*25*12.5
Model 12 Datasheet 1550 nm 1550AOM-2
(high speed)
1470-1630 nm 4.5 dB < 10 ns 200 MHz / 2.5 W 0.5 W PM1550 / FC-APC / 900 µm fiber buffer 45*28*12
Model 13 Datasheet 1650 nm 1650AOM_1
(standard)
1580-1720 nm 2.0 dB < 50 ns 80 MHz / 2.5 W 0.5 W PM1550 / FC-APC / 900 µm fiber buffer 60*25*12.5
Model 14 Datasheet 1650 nm 1650AOM_2
(high speed)
1580-1720 nm 4.5 dB < 10 ns 200 MHz / 2.5 W 0.5 W PM1550 / FC-APC / 900 µm fiber buffer 45*28*12

 

Compatible RF Drivers for AOM’s

Acousto-optic modulators require a compatible RF driver.

RF Driver Model   Reference Output RF frequency Output RF power (typ) Synchro Input Isolation Working voltage Dimensions
Model 1 (TTL model) Datasheet RF_AOM-T-xxx 80, 100 or 200 MHz
(check the AOM)
2.8 W TTL 70 dB 24 V 81*58.5*15
Model 2 (Analog model) Datasheet RF_AOM-A-xxx 80, 100 or 200 MHz
(check the AOM)
2.8 W Analog 0-5V 30 dB 24 V 81*58.5*15
Model 3 (High end Analog & TTL) Datasheet RFAOM-AT-200 200 MHz
(for 200 MHz AOMs only )
2.8 W TTL high
TTL low
Analog 0-1V
Analog 0-5V
70 dB (TTL mode)
30 dB (analog mode)
24 V 103*54*20.5

AeroDIODE fiber coupled AOM's (Acoustic Optic Modulators) are commonly utilized in various applications, including fiber laser Q-switching, pulse picking, narrow line width laser measurements, and precision fiber-coupled systems operating in the nanosecond range.

These fiber AOM's can also serve as fixed frequency shifters. They possess the capability to slightly shift the central optical wavelength either positively or negatively by a fixed value equivalent to the RF frequency (±80, ±100, or ±200 MHz), depending on the RF frequency applied to the modulator.

More Information
Manufacturer AeroDIODE
Product Series AeroDIODE Laser Diode Drivers
Product Type Acousto-Optic Modulators
Size / Operation Benchtop
Device Connectivity via USB
Industry Aerospace and Defence, Fiber Optic Lasers, Photonics, Research
Applications Q-switching and Pulse Picking, Laser Systems, Designing WDM Add/Drop, Narrow and Broadband and Waveguide Filters, Integration of Instruments with Photonics and System Simulation Tools, Simulating Amplifiers and Lasers (EDFA, SOA, Raman, Hybrid, GFF Optimisation, Fiber Lasers), VCSEL Lasers Passive Design
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