AOMO 3080-197 1550NM Modulator
The AOMO 3080-197 1550NM is a near-to-mid infrared acousto-optic modulator using tellurium dioxide, designed for telecom-wavelength laser systems where stable beam handling, clean switching and low optical feedback are important.
Full Product Description- Stock Code:
- 97-02848-02
- Minimum Wavelength (nm):
- 1320
- Maximum Wavelength (nm):
- 1820
- Center Frequency (MHz):
- 80
- RF Bandwidth (MHz):
- 30
Product description
The AOMO 3080-197 1550NM provides controlled modulation for telecom-wavelength and 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 infrared photonics platforms.
This modulator is well suited to systems where engineers need to balance beam size, optical throughput and switching response. Its heatsink-assisted construction supports thermal management, while low reflectivity, low optical loss and high contrast switching help maintain clean beam control in optical test platforms, telecom photonics, laboratory systems and OEM instrumentation.
Key features
- Near-to-mid infrared acousto-optic modulator for telecom-wavelength laser control
- Uses tellurium dioxide acousto-optic material for efficient infrared beam interaction
- Designed for moderate beam handling in telecom and near-infrared optical systems
- Supports beam gating, optical switching and intensity modulation
- Helps manage optical power, beam delivery and laser timing
- Heatsink-assisted construction supports thermal management in precision laser systems
- Low reflectivity helps reduce unwanted optical feedback
- Low optical loss helps preserve available laser power
- High contrast switching supports clean laser on/off control
- Defined beam separation supports practical optical routing and alignment
- Suitable for telecom photonics, optical test platforms and laboratory systems
- Supports OEM instrumentation and specialist infrared laser platforms
- Ideal for applications requiring stable, repeatable telecom-wavelength beam control
Specifications
| Name | Value |
|---|---|
| Stock Code | 97-02848-02 |
| Model | AOMO 3080-197 1550NM |
| Spectral Region | Near-Mid IR |
| Minimum Wavelength (nm) | 1320 |
| Maximum Wavelength (nm) | 1820 |
| Separation Angle at Center Wavelength (mrad) | 29.9 |
| 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 | 1550 nm |
|---|---|
| Saturation RF power | 3.5 W |
| Bragg angle | 14.8 mr |
| Beam separation | 29.6 mr |
Performance vs beam diameter
| Beam Diameter | 500 μm |
|---|---|
| At wavelength | 1550 nm |
| Diffraction efficiency | 80% |
| Rise time | 90 ns |
NOTE: All Specifications above are "Typical Performance" values for guidance only.
Example AR Coating Curve (Guidance only)
