
AOMO 3080-197 Modulator
The AOMO 3080-197 is a near-infrared acousto-optic modulator using tellurium dioxide, designed for laser systems where stable thermal performance, controlled beam handling and clean optical switching are important.
Full Product Description- Stock Code:
- 97-02848-01
- Minimum Wavelength (nm):
- 875
- Maximum Wavelength (nm):
- 1250
- Center Frequency (MHz):
- 80
- RF Bandwidth (MHz):
- 30
Product description
The AOMO 3080-197 provides controlled modulation for near-infrared laser systems where reliable beam gating, optical switching and intensity control are required. Its tellurium dioxide acousto-optic material supports efficient beam interaction, helping deliver dependable performance in precision NIR photonics platforms.
This modulator is well suited to systems where engineers need to balance optical efficiency, beam size and switching response. Its heatsink-assisted construction supports thermal management, while low reflectivity and high contrast switching help maintain clean beam control in optical test platforms, scientific laser systems, laboratory photonics and OEM instrumentation.
Key features
- Near-infrared acousto-optic modulator for precision laser control
- Uses tellurium dioxide acousto-optic material for efficient NIR beam interaction
- Heatsink-assisted construction supports thermal management in laser systems
- Designed for controlled beam handling in compact and mid-sized optical layouts
- Supports beam gating, optical switching and intensity modulation
- Helps manage optical power, beam delivery and laser timing
- Supports system design flexibility between optical efficiency and switching response
- Low reflectivity helps reduce unwanted optical feedback
- High contrast switching supports clean laser on/off control
- Suitable for optical test platforms, scientific laser systems and laboratory photonics
- Supports OEM instrumentation and specialist near-infrared laser platforms
- Ideal for applications requiring stable, repeatable NIR beam control
Specifications
| Name | Value |
|---|---|
| Stock Code | 97-02848-01 |
| Model | AOMO 3080-197 |
| Spectral Region | Near IR |
| Minimum Wavelength (nm) | 875 |
| Maximum Wavelength (nm) | 1250 |
| Separation Angle at Center Wavelength (mrad) | 20.2 |
| Center Frequency (MHz) | 80 |
| RF Bandwidth (MHz) | 30 |
| Rise Time (ns/mm) | 159 |
| Active Aperture Height (mm) | 1 |
| Active Aperture Length (mm) | 2.5 |
| Optical Material | TeO₂ |
| Acoustic Velocity (mm/µs) | 4.2 |
| Recommended RF Driver | 3910 Series |
(Values for Guidance Only - refer to datasheet where available)
Performance Vs Wavelength
| Wavelength | 1060 nm |
|---|---|
| Saturation RF power | 1.5 W |
| Bragg angle | 10.1 mr |
| Beam separation | 20.22 mr |
Performance vs beam diameter
| Beam Diameter | 1000 μm | 500 μm | 250 μm |
|---|---|---|---|
| At wavelength | 1060 nm | 1060 nm | 1060 nm |
| Diffraction efficiency | 85% | 80% | 70% |
| Rise time | 153 ns | 78 ns | 41 ns |
NOTE: All Specifications above are "Typical Performance" values for guidance only.
Example AR Coating Curve (Guidance only)

