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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

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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

NameValue
Stock Code97-02848-01
ModelAOMO 3080-197
Spectral RegionNear 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 MaterialTeO₂
Acoustic Velocity (mm/µs)4.2
Recommended RF Driver3910 Series

(Values for Guidance Only - refer to datasheet where available)

Performance Vs Wavelength

Wavelength1060 nm
Saturation RF power1.5 W
Bragg angle10.1 mr
Beam separation20.22 mr

Performance vs beam diameter

Beam Diameter1000 μm500 μm250 μm
At wavelength1060 nm1060 nm1060 nm
Diffraction efficiency85%80%70%
Rise time153 ns78 ns41 ns

NOTE: All Specifications above are "Typical Performance" values for guidance only.

  • Example AR Coating Curve (Guidance only)

    AR coating curve chart titled “1064 nm V-coat Calculated Reflectance vs. Wavelength,” showing reflectance per surface plotted against wavelength from 800 to 1400 nanometres. The single blue curve falls from about 2.2% at 800 nm to a minimum close to 0% near 1064 nm, then rises steadily again to about 2.4% by 1400 nm, indicating the coating’s optimum antireflection performance at approximately 1064 nm.