
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
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
| Name | Value |
|---|---|
| Stock Code | 97-03378-01 |
| Model | AOMO 3100-290 |
| Spectral Region | UV-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 Material | Crystal Quartz |
| Acoustic Velocity (mm/µs) | 5.74 |
| Recommended RF Driver | 3910 Series |
(Values for Guidance Only - refer to datasheet where available)
Performance Vs wavelength
| Wavelength | 370 nm |
|---|---|
| Operational RF power nominal | <2.5 W |
| Bragg angle | 3.2 mr |
| Beam separation | 6.4 mr |
Performance Vs beam diameter
| Beam diameter | 1000 μm |
|---|---|
| At wavelength | 370 nm |
| Diffraction efficiency | >85 % |
| Rise time | 117 ns |
NOTE: All Specifications above are "Typical Performance" values for guidance only.
Example AR Coating Curve (for guidance only)

