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AOMO 3100-290 QTZ Modulator

The AOMO 3100-290 QTZ is a UV-Violet acousto-optic modulator using Crystal Quartz, designed for short-wavelength laser systems where stable beam control, clean optical switching and compact integration are important.

Full Product Description
Stock Code:
97-03378-01
Minimum Wavelength (nm):
310
Maximum Wavelength (nm):
410
Center Frequency (MHz):
100
RF Bandwidth (MHz):
25

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Product description

The AOMO 3100-290 provides controlled modulation for UV and violet laser systems where reliable beam gating, optical switching and intensity control are required. Its Crystal Quartz acousto-optic material supports robust short-wavelength beam interaction, making it suitable for demanding laser and photonics applications.

This modulator is well suited to compact optical layouts where precise beam control, stable modulation and repeatable switching performance are key design priorities. It can support applications such as UV laser processing, fluorescence excitation, microscopy, analytical instrumentation, optical test platforms and scientific laser systems.

Key features

  • UV-Violet acousto-optic modulator for short-wavelength laser control
  • Uses Crystal Quartz acousto-optic material for robust beam interaction
  • Designed for compact optical layouts and controlled beam handling
  • Supports beam gating, optical switching and intensity modulation
  • Suitable for pulse selection and controlled laser exposure
  • Helps manage optical power, beam delivery and laser timing
  • Compact aperture supports small-beam UV and violet laser systems
  • Supports stable modulation performance in precision photonics platforms
  • Compatible with appropriate RF driver integration, including the 3910 Series where specified
  • Suitable for UV laser processing, microscopy and fluorescence excitation
  • Supports analytical instrumentation, optical test platforms and scientific laser systems
  • Ideal for applications requiring repeatable UV-Violet beam control

Specifications

NameValue
Stock Code97-03378-01
ModelAOMO 3100-290
Spectral RegionUV-Violet
Minimum Wavelength (nm)310
Maximum Wavelength (nm)410
Separation Angle at Center Wavelength (mrad)6.3
Center Frequency (MHz)100
RF Bandwidth (MHz)25
Rise Time (ns/mm)116
Active Aperture Height (mm)1.5
Active Aperture Length (mm)1.5
Optical MaterialCrystal Quartz
Acoustic Velocity (mm/µs)5.74
Recommended RF Driver3910 Series

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

Performance Vs wavelength

Wavelength370 nm
Operational RF power nominal<2.5 W
Bragg angle3.2 mr
Beam separation6.4 mr

Performance Vs beam diameter

Beam diameter1000 μm
At wavelength370 nm
Diffraction efficiency>85 %
Rise time117 ns

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

  • Example AR Coating Curve (for guidance only)

    AR coating curve showing percent transmission plotted against wavelength from 250 to 450 nanometres for two spectral responses, displayed as blue and red lines. Both curves drop steeply near 300 nanometres, reach a minimum around the mid-330 nanometre range at roughly 0.2%, and then rise again toward longer wavelengths. Red guide lines mark 1.00% and 300 nanometres as reference points.