AOMO 3080-1916 Modulator
The AOMO 3080-1916 is a Mid-IR acousto-optic modulator using tellurium dioxide, designed for infrared laser systems where larger beam handling, low optical loss and stable thermal integration are key requirements.
Full Product Description- Stock Code:
- 97-03448-01
- Minimum Wavelength (nm):
- 1650
- Maximum Wavelength (nm):
- 2300
- Center Frequency (MHz):
- 80
- RF Bandwidth (MHz):
- 20
Product description
The AOMO 3080-1916 provides controlled modulation for Mid-IR laser systems where beam size, optical throughput and reliable switching performance are important. Its tellurium dioxide acousto-optic material supports efficient infrared beam interaction, helping deliver stable control in precision photonics and instrumentation platforms.
This modulator is well suited to larger-beam Mid-IR optical layouts where low insertion loss, low reflectivity and clean beam separation are important for system integration. Its conduction-cooled construction and high optical power handling support dependable performance in laboratory photonics, optical test platforms, sensing systems and specialist infrared laser applications.
Key features
- Mid-IR acousto-optic modulator for infrared laser control
- Uses tellurium dioxide acousto-optic material for efficient infrared beam interaction
- Designed for larger beam handling in Mid-IR optical systems
- Supports beam gating, optical switching and intensity modulation
- Low insertion loss helps preserve available laser power
- Low reflectivity helps reduce unwanted optical feedback
- High contrast switching supports clean laser on/off control
- Defined beam separation supports practical optical routing and alignment
- Conduction-cooled construction supports stable thermal integration
- High optical power handling supports demanding infrared laser applications
- Polarisation orientation supports predictable system integration
- Helps manage optical timing, beam delivery and laser power
- Suitable for optical test platforms, sensing systems and laboratory photonics
- Supports OEM instrumentation and specialist Mid-IR laser systems
- Ideal for applications requiring stable, repeatable larger-beam infrared control
Specifications
| Name | Value |
|---|---|
| Stock Code | 97-03448-01 |
| Model | AOMO 3080-1916 |
| Spectral Region | Mid IR |
| Minimum Wavelength (nm) | 1650 |
| Maximum Wavelength (nm) | 2300 |
| Separation Angle at Center Wavelength (mrad) | 37.6 |
| Center Frequency (MHz) | 80 |
| RF Bandwidth (MHz) | 20 |
| Rise Time (ns/mm) | 159 |
| Active Aperture Height (mm) | 2 |
| Active Aperture Length (mm) | 2.5 |
| Optical Material | TeO₂ |
| Acoustic Velocity (mm/µs) | 4.2 |
| Recommended RF Driver | QC Series |
(Values for Guidance Only - refer to datasheet where available)
Performance Vs Wavelength
| Wavelength | 2000 nm |
|---|---|
| Saturation RF power | <12 W |
| Bragg angle | 19 mr |
| Beam separation | 38 mr |
Performance vs beam diameter
| Beam Diameter | 1000 μm |
|---|---|
| At wavelength | 2000 nm |
| Diffraction efficiency | >85% |
| Rise time | 160 ns |
NOTE: All Specifications above are "Typical Performance" values for guidance only.
Example AR Coating Curve (Guidance only)
