AODF 4070 Germanium Deflector
A Germanium mid-infrared acousto-optic deflector designed for 9.4µm beam steering, with a 4 element phased array, included delay/splitter box and water-cooled operation, 70 MHz centre frequency, 40 MHz RF bandwidth, 11 mm active aperture.
Full Product Description- Stock Code:
- 97-03260-04
- Minimum Wavelength (nm):
- 9400
- Maximum Wavelength (nm):
- 9400
- Scan Angle (mrad):
- 68.4
- Center Frequency (MHz):
- 70
- RF Bandwidth (MHz):
- 40
Product description
The G&H AODF 4070 Germanium 9.4µm Mid-Infrared Acousto-Optic Deflector is designed for beam steering and optical scanning applications in the mid-infrared spectral region. It uses Germanium as the AO medium and operates in a longitudinal acoustic mode.
The device is specified with input and output polarization parallel to the mounting plane, supporting predictable optical integration in 9.4µm laser systems. Its RF configuration is centred at 70 MHz with a 40 MHz RF bandwidth, supporting controlled acousto-optic beam deflection.
The AODF 4070 uses a 4 element phased array and includes a delay/splitter box, supporting the required RF drive architecture for the deflector. With water-cooled operation, 11 mm diameter active aperture and 68 mrad scan angle, it is suitable for MIR laser beam steering, optical scanning and specialist photonics applications.
Key features
- Supports 9.4µm mid-infrared laser beam steering in precision optical systems
- Germanium AO medium supports operation in the MIR spectral region
- 4 element phased array supports controlled acousto-optic beam deflection
- Included delay/splitter box supports RF integration for the deflector architecture
- Large active aperture supports integration with wider MIR beam paths
- Water-cooled operation supports thermal management in active laser systems
- Input and output polarization parallel to the mounting plane supports predictable optical alignment
- Defined scan angle supports controlled optical path design
- Suitable for OEM MIR laser platforms requiring stable beam positioning
- Designed for specialist photonics systems where aperture, RF power and mid-infrared performance are important
Specifications
| Name | Value |
|---|---|
| Stock Code | 97-03260-04 |
| Model | AODF 4070 GE |
| Spectral Region | LWIR |
| Minimum Wavelength (nm) | 9400 |
| Maximum Wavelength (nm) | 9400 |
| Scan Angle (mrad) | 68.4 |
| No. of Resolvable Spots | 53 |
| Center Frequency (MHz) | 70 |
| RF Bandwidth (MHz) | 40 |
| Active Aperture Height (mm) | 11 |
| Active Aperture Length (mm) | 11 |
| Polarization (relative to base) | Horizontal |
| Optical Material | Germanium |
| Acoustic Velocity (mm/μs) | 5.5 |
| RF Power (W) | 140 |
| Recommended RF Driver | 6000 Series Driver |
(Values for Guidance Only - refer to datasheet where available)
