AOMO 3200-1220 Modulator
The AOMO 3200-1220 is a high-speed UV acousto-optic modulator using crystalline quartz, designed for precise 257 nm laser control in systems that require fast pulse picking, beam gating, optical switching and intensity modulation.
Full Product Description- Stock Code:
- 97-02513-01
- Minimum Wavelength (nm):
- 235
- Maximum Wavelength (nm):
- 270
- Center Frequency (MHz):
- 200
- RF Bandwidth (MHz):
- 100
Product description
The AOMO 3200-1220 provides fast, controlled modulation for 257 nm UV laser systems where clean switching, stable beam quality and high optical throughput are critical. Its crystalline quartz optical material, high-quality optical finishing and anti-reflection coatings support efficient UV beam transmission in demanding precision photonics applications.
Designed for high-speed UV laser control, this modulator helps manage beam delivery, pulse timing and optical power in semiconductor processing, UV micromachining, spectroscopy, fluorescence excitation, analytical instrumentation and research laser systems. Its acoustic management and optomechanical design support improved thermal performance while maintaining reliable beam control in compact UV optical platforms.
Key features
- High-speed UV acousto-optic modulator for 257 nm laser control
- Uses crystalline quartz optical material for robust UV beam interaction
- Designed for fast pulse picking, beam gating and optical switching
- Supports precise laser intensity modulation in demanding UV systems
- High-quality optical finishing supports strong beam quality
- Anti-reflection coated optics help improve UV transmission
- Acoustic management supports stable high-speed modulation
- Optomechanical design helps maintain thermal performance
- High optical throughput helps preserve available UV laser power
- Suitable for semiconductor processing, UV micromachining and spectroscopy
- Supports fluorescence excitation, analytical instrumentation and research laser systems
- Ideal for applications requiring fast, clean and repeatable UV beam control
Specifications
| Name | Value |
|---|---|
| Stock Code | 97-02513-01 |
| Model | AOMO 3200-1220 |
| Spectral Region | UV |
| Minimum Wavelength (nm) | 235 |
| Maximum Wavelength (nm) | 270 |
| Separation Angle at Center Wavelength (mrad) | 8.8 |
| Center Frequency (MHz) | 200 |
| RF Bandwidth (MHz) | 100 |
| Rise Time (ns/mm) | 116 |
| Active Aperture Height (mm) | 0.25 |
| Active Aperture Length (mm) | 2.5 |
| 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 | 257 nm |
|---|---|
| Operational RF power | 1 W |
| Bragg angle | 4.5 mr |
| Beam separation | 9 mr |
Performance Vs beam diameter
| Beam diameter | 70 μm |
|---|---|
| At wavelength | 257 nm |
| Diffraction efficiency | 75 % |
| Rise time | 10 ns |
NOTE: All Specifications above are "Typical Performance" values for guidance only.
Example AR Coating Curve (for guidance only)
