Acousto-Optic Modulators
Product information "Acousto-Optic Modulators"
Series | Wavelength | Rise / Fall Time | Active Aperture | Operating Frequency | Optical Material | Type | Downloads | |
I-M0XX-XC11B76-P5-GH105 | 5.5 µm | 120 ns/mm | up to 9.6 mm | 40.68 - 60 MHz | Germanium | N/A | Datasheet | Driver |
I-M050-10C11V41-P3-GH75 | 9.4 µm | 120 ns/mm | up to 9.6 mm | 40/60 MHz | Germanium | Mid-IR | Datasheet | Driver |
I-M041-XXC11XXX-P5-GH77 | 10.6 µm,9.4 µm | 120 ns/mm | up to 9.6 mm | 40.68 MHz | Germanium | Mid-IR | Datasheet | Driver |
Manufacturer "Gooch & Housego"
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Key Features:
Broad Wavelength Range: 1250 to 1700 nm
100% Transmission for single mode (SM) Fiber Input
High Coupling Efficiency to Multi Mode (MM) Fiber
Low Wavelength Dependent Loss
Fiber Type: Double Clad (DC, Nufern SM-9/105/125 µm), Multi Mode (MM, Nufern 105/125 µm, Nufern 250 µm), Single Mode (SM, SMF-28)
Number of Legs: 1x2, 2x2
Single Mode (SM) Insertion Loss (IL) for Port 1 -> Port 3 (Core): ≤0.5 dB
Single Mode (SM) Insertion Loss (IL) for Port 1 -> Port 2 (Core): ≤2.5, ≤3.7 dB
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Product number:
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Manufacturer:
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Key Features:
Operating Wavelength Range: 400 to 680 nm
High Polarization Extinction Ratio (PER): ≥18, ≥20 dB
Polarization Launch into a Single or Dual Axis (Slow and Fast)
Coupling Ratio: 50/50, 20/80, 10/90, 5/95, 1/99, Other Ratio Options on Request
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Low Excess Optical Loss: <0.5 to <1.2 dB
Insertion Loss (IL): 0.6 to 25 dB
Very Low Polarization Dependent Loss (PDL)
Low Back-reflection – Return Loss (RL): ≥30 dB
High Isolation
High Reliability
Power Handling: ≤500 mW
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Key Features:
Ultra-broad Bandwidth
Operating Wavelength Range: 800 to 960 nm
High Polarization Extinction Ratio (PER): ≥18, ≥20 dB
Polarization Launch into a Single or Dual Axis (Slow and Fast)
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Low Excess Optical Loss: <0.5 dB Without Connectors
Excellent Uniformity
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High Directivity
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Product number:
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Manufacturer:
Acousto-Optic Deflectors
Wavelength 266-1100 nm; Type IR, Visible, UV, Mid-IR; Scan Angle 4,9-60 mrad; Active Aperture 1.0-60 mm; Operating Frequency 9.4 µm-432 MHz; Optical Material Germanium, Sapphire, Fused Silica, Crystalline Quartz, Tellurium Dioxide
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Key Features:
Visible and NIR wavelength products based on tellurium dioxide crystals, grown in-house
UV wavelength products based on fused silica and crystal quartz
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Series
Wavelength
Type
Scan Angle
Active Aperture
Operating Frequency
Optical Material
Downloads
AODF 4070
N/A
Mid-IR
60 mrad
9 mm
9.4 µm
Germanium
Datasheet
Driver
Driver
AODF 2690-UV
266 - 355 nm
N/A
up to 4.9 mrad
up to 7 mm
100 - 432 MHz
Sapphire
Datasheet
Driver
Driver
AODF 4200-UV
266 nm
UV
5.5 mrad
1.0 x 60.0 mm
135 - 265 MHz
Fused Silica
Datasheet
Driver
Driver
AODF 4170
355 nm
UV
4.9 mrad
7 mm
130 - 210 MHz
Crystalline Quartz
Datasheet
Driver
Driver
AODF 4100-UV
364 nm
UV
29.5 mrad
4.0 x 14.0 mm
75 - 125 MHz
Tellurium Dioxide
Datasheet
Driver
Driver
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405 - 488 nm
Visible
58 mrad
4.8 mm
150 - 250 MHz
Tellurium Dioxide
Datasheet
Driver
Driver
AODF 4090-7
440 - 530 nm
Visible
44 mrad
8.5 mm
60 - 115 MHz
Tellurium Dioxide
Datasheet
Driver
Driver
AODF 4100-VI
488 nm
Visible
39.5 mrad
4.0 - 14 mm
75 - 125 MHz
Tellurium Dioxide
Datasheet
Driver
Driver
AODF 4055-4
780 - 980 nm
IR
44.3 mrad
3.5 x 14 mm
35 - 70 MHz
Tellurium Dioxide
Datasheet
Driver
Driver
AODF 4210-IR
830 nm
IR
27.6 mrad
2.0 - 6.0 mm
140 - 280 MHz
Tellurium Dioxide
Datasheet
Driver
Driver
AODF 4090-6
1064 nm
IR
56 mrad
2 mm
72.5 - 107.5 MHz
Tellurium Dioxide
Datasheet
Driver
AODF 4075-IR
1065 - 1100 nm
IR
8.1 mrad
2.5 mm
59 - 91 MHz
Tellurium Dioxide
Datasheet
Driver
Driver
Product number:
SW11403
Manufacturer:
Acousto-Optic Frequency Shifters
Wavelength 415-1550 nm; Type Visible, IR; Operating Frequency 40-200 MHz; Active Aperture 1.5-6 mm; Optical Material Tellurium Dioxide
Transmission through an acousto-optic (AO) device causes the input light to experience a frequency shift equal to the RF drive frequency. The acousto-optic frequency shifters (AOFS) from Gooch & Housego (G&H) are optimized for the needs of applications like interferometry, with the ability to achieve high extinction ratio between modes.The product line includes standard products with frequency shifts of over 300 MHz and integrated low-power AOFS modules in which the RF driver has been built into the housing. Frequency shifters for specific application, including frequency shifts up to 600 MHz, can be customized on request. The frequency shifters are manufactured using high quality tellurium dioxide (TeO2), grown and polished in-house, for lowest insertion loss and excellent power handling. Standard AOFS products are offered for wavelengths in the visible and NIR for use with fundamental and doubled Argon Ion, Nd:YAG, He:Ne, diode, dye, and Ti:Sapphire lasers. With standard frequency shifts of over 300 MHz and custom frequency shifts up to 600 MHz, as well as models for double-pass configurations, the frequency shifters match most research and industrial needs. Frequency shifters are highly efficient acousto-optic devices, requiring very low drive power to achieve the desired frequency shift. G&H’s AOFS designs typically use the slow shear mode, resulting in slow rise time, but requiring minimal power consumption (typically < 100 mW power draw). This allows to often package the driver with the AOFS for a compact and power-efficient solution. Applications: Interferometry; Laser Cooling; Laser Doppler Velocimetry; Laser Doppler Vibrometry (LDV); Optical Heterodyne Detection
Series
Wavelength
Type
Operating Frequency
Active Aperture
Optical Material
Downloads
AOMO 3080-125
415 - 900 nm
Visible
80 MHz
2 mm
Tellurium Dioxide
Datasheet
Driver
Driver
AOMO 3100-125
440 - 850 nm
Visible
100 MHz
1.5 mm
Tellurium Dioxide
Datasheet
Driver
Driver
AOMO 3200-125
470 - 690 nm
Visible
200 MHz
1.5 mm
Tellurium Dioxide
Datasheet
Driver
Driver
I-FS040-1.5S2C-3-GH83
532 nm
Visible
40 MHz
1.5 mm
Tellurium Dioxide
Datasheet
Driver
I-FS040-1.5S2C-1-GH66
532 nm
Visible
40 MHz
1.5 mm
Tellurium Dioxide
Datasheet
I-FS040-2S2E-1-GH66
630 - 690 nm
Visible
40 MHz
2 mm
Tellurium Dioxide
Datasheet
AOFS I-FS040-2S2E-3-OL3
630 - 690 nm
Visible
40 MHz
2 mm
Tellurium Dioxide
Datasheet
Driver
I-FS080-3S2E-3-LG5
632.8 nm
Visible
80 MHz
3 mm
Tellurium Dioxide
Datasheet
Driver
AOFS 4040-191
633 - 1064 nm
IR
40 MHz
2 x 6 mm
Tellurium Dioxide
Datasheet
Driver
I-FS040-2S2J-3-GH53
1550 nm
IR
40 MHz
2 x 4 mm
Tellurium Dioxide
Datasheet
Driver
Product number:
SW11425
Manufacturer:
Acousto-Optic Mode Lockers
Type IR; Wavelength 700-1100 nm; Operating Frequency 38-80 MHz; Active Aperture 2-3 mm; Window Type Brewster, AR coated; Optical Material Fused Silica;
Acousto-optic mode lockers (AOML) modulate the loss within a laser cavity at its resonant frequency, effectively “locking” the phase of the longitudinal modes to generate very narrow laser pulses of high intensity. Gooch & Housego’s mode lockers for Nd:YAG, Nd:YLF, Ti:Sapphire and Argon Ion lasers can modulate at up to 200 MHz, yielding near-theoretical mode locked laser pulse widths. Antireflection (AR) coated and Brewster angle options are available. Customized one-off mode lockers can be designed for demanding scientific and OEM applications.The acousto-optic mode lockers from Gooch & Housego are manufactured using high quality fused silica, polished and fabricated in-house to ensure high quality and reliability. >99% transmission at 1064 nm is achieved by using a durable in-house antireflection V-coat. Low scatter and tight quality controls ensure that every mode locker is capable of handling high peak laser power over the long term without damage. The standard mode lockers include operating frequencies from 38 MHz to 80 MHz. The more modes are locked together in phase, the shorter the pulse. G&H’s standing wave mode lockers can obtain near theoretical mode locked laser pulse widths, with industry-leading transmission performance.
The high-Q mode lockers can be used for Nd:YAG, Nd:YLF, Ti:Sapphire and Argon ion lasers at near infrared wavelengths to achieve picosecond and femtosecond length pulses at repetition rates of up to 200 MHz. The short pulses generated are often used in applications like nonlinear optics, optical data storage, femtosecond micromachining and multiphoton microscopy. High repetition rates are often desired for scientific applications, including those using optical heterodyne detection for spectroscopy, LIDAR or telecommunications. RF driver selection impacts mode locking system performance. Active temperature control of the acoustic resonator can assist in controlling resonant frequency such that resonance at the precise frequency of the driver's oscillator can be maintained. We can assist choosing the right driver for your application. Contact our sales team to identify the best RF driver for your specific application.Applications: Femtosecond Micromachining; fs/ps Lasers (Nd:YAG, Nd:YLF, Ti:Sapphire, Argon Ion); LIDAR; Multiphoton Microscopy; Nonlinear Optics; Optical Data Storage; Optical Heterodyne Detection For Spectroscopy; Telecommunications
Series
Type
Wavelength
Operating Frequency
Active Aperture
Window Type
Optical Material
Downloads
12041-3-BR-TE AOML
IR
700 - 1100 nm
41 MHz
2 mm
Brewster
Fused Silica
Datasheet
12080-3-TE AOML
IR
1064 nm
80 MHz
3 mm
AR coated
Fused Silica
Datasheet
12038-3-TE AOML
IR
1064 nm
38 MHz
3 mm
AR coated
Fused Silica
Datasheet
12041-3-TE AOML
IR
1064 nm
41 MHz
3 mm
AR coated
Fused Silica
Datasheet
12050-3-TE AOML
IR
1064 nm
50 MHz
3 mm
AR coated
Fused Silica
Datasheet
12038-3-BR-TE AOML
IR
700 - 1100 nm
38 MHz
2 mm
Brewster
Fused Silica
Datasheet
12050-3-BR-TE AOML
IR
700 - 1100 nm
50 MHz
2 mm
Brewster
Fused Silica
Datasheet
12080-3-BR-TE AOML
IR
700 - 1100 nm
80 MHz
2 mm
Brewster
Fused Silica
Datasheet
Product number:
SW11428
Manufacturer:
Acousto-Optic Modulators
Wavelength 5.5 µm-1090 nm; Rise / Fall Time 10-160 ns/mm; Active Aperture 0.1-9.6 mm; Operating Frequency 40-200 MHz; Optical Material Crystalline Quartz, Germanium, Tellurium Dioxide; Type IR, Mid-IR, Visible, UVAcousto-optic modulators (AOM) allow the intensity of light to be controlled and modulated at rates that far exceed mechanical shutters, even up to 70 MHz. The AO modulators available from Gooch & Housego (G&H) are optimized for low scatter and high laser damage threshold. Rise time, modulation rate, beam diameter and power handling requirements of the application need to be understood in order to identify the best acousto-optic modulator and RF driver solution.An acousto-optic modulator (AOM) uses sound waves within a crystal to create a diffraction grating. As the power of the applied RF signal is varied, the amount of diffracted light varies proportionally. Modulators can be used like a shutter (cycling light on and off at a set frequency), or as a variable attenuator (controlling the intensity of transmitted light dynamically).Contact our sales team to identify the best RF driver for your specific applicationApplications: Heterodyne Interferometry; Intensity Levelling; Intensity Modulation; Laser Cooling; Laser Doppler Velocimetry; Laser Doppler Vibrometry (LDV); Laser Linewidth Measurements; LIDAR; Marking; Material Processing; Micromachining; Printing; Via Drilling
Series
Wavelength
Rise / Fall Time
Active Aperture
Operating Frequency
Optical Material
Type
Downloads
I-M0XX-XC11B76-P5-GH105
5.5 µm
120 ns/mm
up to 9.6 mm
40.68 - 60 MHz
Germanium
N/A
Datasheet
Driver
I-M050-10C11V41-P3-GH75
9.4 µm
120 ns/mm
up to 9.6 mm
40/60 MHz
Germanium
Mid-IR
Datasheet
Driver
I-M041-XXC11XXX-P5-GH77
10.6 µm, 9.4 µm
120 ns/mm
up to 9.6 mm
40.68 MHz
Germanium
Mid-IR
Datasheet
Driver
AOMO 3200-1220
257 nm
10 ns
0.25 mm
200 MHz
Crystalline Quartz
UV
Datasheet
Driver
I-M110-3C10BB-3-GH27 AOM
300 - 400 nm
113 ns/mm
3 mm
110 MHz
Crystalline Quartz
UV
Datasheet
Driver
I-M110-2C10B6-3-GH26 AOM
400 - 540 nm
113 ns/mm
2 mm
110 MHz
Crystalline Quartz
Visible
Datasheet
Driver
AOMO 3080-125
415 - 900 nm
25 ns
2 mm
80 MHz
Tellurium Dioxide
Visible
Datasheet
Driver
Driver
AOMO 3080-120
440 - 850 nm
34 ns
1 mm
80 MHz
Tellurium Dioxide
Visible
Datasheet
Driver
AOMO 3110-120
440 - 850 nm
18 ns
0.6 mm
110 MHz
Tellurium Dioxide
Visible
Datasheet
Driver
AOMO 3100-125
440 - 850 nm
160 ns
1.5 mm
100 MHz
Tellurium Dioxide
Visible
Datasheet
Driver
Driver
AOMO 3110-121
442 - 488 nm
18 ns
0.6 mm
110 MHz
Tellurium Dioxide
Visible
Datasheet
Driver
AOMO 3200-120
442 - 488 nm
13 ns
0.45 mm
200 MHz
Tellurium Dioxide
Visible
Datasheet
Driver
AOMO 3200-121
442 - 488 nm
18 ns
0.32 nm
200 MHz
Tellurium Dioxide
Visible
Datasheet
Driver
AOMO 3200-125
470 - 690 nm
160 ns
1.5 mm
200 MHz
Tellurium Dioxide
Visible
Datasheet
Driver
Driver
AOMO 3200-124
780 - 850 nm
10 ns
0.32 mm
200 MHz
Tellurium Dioxide
IR
Datasheet
Driver
AOMO 3080-122
780 - 850 nm
25 ns
1 mm
80 MHz
Tellurium Dioxide
IR
Datasheet
Driver
AOMO 3200-1113
870 - 1250 nm
10 ns
0.1 mm
200 MHz
Tellurium Dioxide
IR
Datasheet
Driver
I-M041-2.5C10G-4-GH50 AOM
1030 - 1064 nm
113 ns/mm
2.5 mm
40.68 MHz
Crystalline Quartz
IR
Datasheet
Driver
I-M080-2C10G-4-AM3 AOM
1030 - 1064 nm
113 ns/mm
2 mm
80 MHz
Crystalline Quartz
IR
Datasheet
Driver
AOMO 3110-197
1030 - 1090 nm
18 ns
1.25 mm
110 MHz
Tellurium Dioxide
IR
Datasheet
Driver
Product number:
SW11381
Manufacturer:
Acousto-Optic Multi-Channel Modulators
Type UV, Visible; Wavelength 350-850 nm; Number of Channels 4-24; Rise / Fall Time 7-23 ns; Active Aperture 0.18-0.5 mm; Operating Frequency 125-350 MHz;
Acousto-optic multi-channel modulators (AOMC) allow multiple beams to be modulated or deflected independently by integrating an array of transducers with a single acousto-optic crystal. The AO multi-channel modulators manufactured by Gooch & Housego (G&H) feature reliable operation and high performance with minimized crosstalk thanks to proprietary optical and electrical designs to allow concurrent operation of up to 48 channels for modulation, and up to 8 channels for beam deflection.
Multi-channel modulators are most often used for high speed applications like micromachining and direct-write lithography, as each beam can be modulated independently. They are also used to increase throughput when writing large media by writing multiple beams at the same time. A typical multi-channel modulator has parallel beams as input, each operated on by a different transducer to modulate its intensity. Available models have 2 to 48 channels for UV through NIR wavelengths, with rise times as short as 7 ns for apertures < 1 mm. Multi-channel RF drivers are available with analog or digital modulation.High laser damage threshold is achieved using low-scatter materials inspected to rigorous quality standards. We draw our own tellurium oxide (TeO2) and source high quality fused silica and crystalline quartz to ensure low insertion loss and excellent optical power handling.Applications: Marking; Material Processing; Micromachining; Printing
Series
Type
Wavelength
Number of Channels
Rise / Fall Time
Active Aperture
Operating Frequency
Optical Material
Downloads
AOMC 3160-8
UV
364 nm
8
21 ns
0.18 mm
160 MHz
Fused Silica
Datasheet
AOMC 125-24
UV
350 - 365 nm
24
23 ns
0.5 mm
125 MHz
Crystalline Quartz
Datasheet
AOMC 220-5
UV
413 nm
5
16 ns
0.24 mm
220 MHz
Crystalline Quartz
Datasheet
AOMC 220-4
UV
350 - 365 nm
4
16 ns
0.24 mm
190 - 250 MHz
Crystalline Quartz
Datasheet
AOMC 300-5
UV
413 nm
5
10 ns
0.2 mm
300 MHz
Crystalline Quartz
Datasheet
AOMC 3350-6
Visible
350 - 850 nm
6
7 ns
0.33 mm
350 MHz
Tellurium Dioxide
Datasheet
Product number:
SW11426
Manufacturer:
Acousto-Optic Q-Switches
Wavelength 1030-2100 nm; Active Aperture 1-8 mm; Operating Frequency 24-80 MHz; Optical Material Crystalline Quartz, Fused Silica; Type Water Cooled, Conduction CooledAn acousto-optic Q-switch (AOQS) works within a laser cavity to generate high intensity, pulsed light by actively controlling the Q-factor (loss) of the cavity. The acousto-optic Q-switches available from Gooch & Housego (G&H) are rugged, reliable and long-lasting. The product offering includes low insertion loss and highly efficient acousto-optic Q-switches capable of handling very high peak power. Particular attention is used to match the cavity length, repetition rate, wavelength, beam diameter, polarization state and output power of a laser to the best acousto-optic Q-switch solution.G&H offers off-the-shelf solutions for polarized or unpolarized lasers at near infrared wavelengths. G&H can accommodate large lamp pumped multimode laser beam diameters (up to 8 mm) as well as small compact diode pumped beam diameters (< 1 mm) with both water and conduction cooling. Specialized designs meet unique needs such as ultra-high single pass loss (up to 96%), high switching speeds and premium pulse-to-pulse stability.A full line of RF drivers designed specifically for Q-switching is available, with rapid fall times, tight synchronization, operation in either fixed or variable mode and advanced capabilities like first pulse suppression or multichannel operation to drive multiple Q-switches within the same cavity.Applications: Laser Marking; Lithography; Material Processing; Medical Surgery; Micromachining
Series
Wavelength
Active Aperture
Operating Frequency
Optical Material
Type
Downloads
I-QS080-1C10G-8-GH28 Q-Switch
1030 - 1064 nm
1 mm
80 MHz
Crystalline Quartz
Conduction-Cooled
Datasheet
Driver
Super Q-Switch
1064 nm
1.6, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6.5 mm
24, 27.12 MHz
Crystalline Quartz
Water Cooled
Datasheet
Driver
Industry Standard AO Q-Switch
1064 nm
1.6, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6.5, 8 mm
24, 27.12, 40.68, 68 MHz
Fused Silica
Water Cooled
Datasheet
Driver
Stallion Q-Switch
1064 nm
1.6, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6.5, 8 mm
24, 27.12, 40.68, 68 MHz
Fused Silica
Water Cooled
Datasheet
Driver
VHE AO Q-Switch
1064 nm
1.6, 2.5, 2, 3, 4 mm
68 MHz
Crystalline Quartz
Water Cooled
Datasheet
I-QS041-1.8C10G-4-GH21 AO Q-Switch
1064 nm
1.8 mm
40.68 MHz
Crystalline Quartz
Conduction-Cooled
Datasheet
Driver
I-QS080-1C10G-4-GH25 Q-Switch
1064 nm
1 mm
80 MHz
Crystalline Quartz
Conduction-Cooled
Datasheet
Driver
I-QS080-0.5C10G-8-GH48 Q-Switch
1064 nm
0.5 mm
80 MHz
Crystalline Quartz
Conduction-Cooled
Datasheet
Driver
I-QS080-1C10H-4-OS14
1319 - 1342 nm
1 mm
80 MHz
Crystalline Quartz
Conduction-Cooled
Datasheet
Driver
I-QS027-4S4V2-x5-ST1 Q-Switch
1550 nm
4 mm
27.12 MHz
Fused Silica
Water Cooled
Datasheet
I-QS041-2C10V5-4-HC1 Q-Switch
1900 - 2100 nm
2 mm
40.68 MHz
Crystalline Quartz
Conduction-Cooled
Datasheet
Driver
I-QS041-5C10V5-x5-ST3 Q-Switch
2100 nm
5 mm
40.68 MHz
Crystalline Quartz
Water Cooled
Datasheet
Driver
Product number:
SW11427
Manufacturer:
Acousto-Optic Tunable Filters
Wavelength 351-4500 nm; Active Aperture 2-12 mm; Bandwidth 0.3-12 nm;
Acousto-optic tunable filters (AOTF) are used to rapidly and dynamically select a specific wavelength from a broadband or multi-line laser source. As the applied RF frequency is varied, the transmitted wavelength changes, “tuning” the wavelength of the beam or image in tens of microseconds or less.
An extensive line of AO tunable filters is available for wavelength from the UV through mid-IR, with resolution bandwidths of less than 1nm, with options such as large-aperture imaging filtering and sideband suppression. Fiber-coupled acousto-optic tunable filters devices are available upon request.AOTFs with apertures less than 6 mm are typically used that have less than tens of nm of resolution bandwidth at NIR wavelengths and less than ten nm at visible wavelengths. A quasi-collinear AOTF can deliver < 1 nm resolution bandwidth if operated with highly collimated light. AOTFs with larger apertures (> 6 mm) are a powerful tool for spectral imaging, rapidly and efficiently scanning an entire image in wavelength. This is of use in high-speed applications like hyperspectral imaging, confocal microscopy and on-line process control. The cost of AOTFs increases significantly for very large apertures, but they deliver unmatched speed for time-sensitive multispectral measurements in industry and biotech, approaching real-time video rate spectral imaging. Gooch & Housego’s acousto-optic tunable filters are manufactured using high quality TeO2 crystals grown in-house, polished and fabricated to rigorous standards, with wavelengths from 350 nm to 4.4 µm in a wide variety of apertures and resolution bandwidths. It is possible to filter images up to 25 mm across, meet exceptionally low driver power requirements or design an AOTF to select and transmit multiple discrete wavelengths.Acousto-optic tunable filters often exhibit light leakage outside the resolution bandwidth of interest, typically at 10-20 dB below peak power. This is due to the response function of the AOTF itself but can be minimized using G&H’s patented techniques. Sideband suppression is available in several models, reducing out of band side lobes by greater than 20 dB relative to the primary beam.
The AOTF product family includes application-specific solutions for illumination or excitation wavelength selection, as well as multispectral or hyperspectral imaging. For best performance, we recommend a matched RF driver, including the latest digital frequency synthesizer (DFS) driver technology and random access wavelength control.
Applications: Confocal Microscopy; Fluorescence Imaging; Hyperspectral Imaging; Imaging Spectroscopy; Laser Wavelength Tuning; On-Line Process Control; Spectroscopy; Wavelength Selection
Series
Wavelength
Active Aperture
Bandwidth
Downloads
AOTF 2837-31
351 - 430 nm
2.5 mm
1.0 nm
Datasheet
TF525-250-6-3-GH19A
400 - 650 nm
3 mm
3 nm
Datasheet
AOTF 3151-01
400 - 650 nm
2.5 mm
2.5 nm
Datasheet
TF550-300-4-6-GH57A AOTF
400 - 700 nm
6 mm
4 nm
Datasheet
TF560-280-1-5-NT2 AOTF
420 - 700 nm
5 mm
0.3 nm
Datasheet
AOTF 2838-01
450 - 670 nm
2.5 mm
1.3 nm
Datasheet
AOTF 2885-02
450 - 670 nm
2.5 mm
2 nm
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AOTF 2885-04
450 - 670 nm
2.5 mm
4 nm
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TF625-350-2-11-BR1A AOTF
450 - 800 nm
11 x 12 mm
1.5 nm
Datasheet
TF850-500-10-6-GH58A AOTF
600 - 1100 nm
6 mm
10 nm
Datasheet
AOTF 2986-01
640 - 1100 nm
2.5 mm
5 nm
Datasheet
TF950-500-1-2-GH96
700 - 1200 nm
2 mm
0.6 nm
AOTF 2996-01
1100 - 2000 nm
2.5 mm
12 nm
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Driver
Driver
I-TF1650-1100-1-3-GH107
1100 - 2200 nm
3 mm
1.0 nm
TF1875-1250-10-6-GH59A
1250 - 2500 nm
6 mm
10 nm
Datasheet
I-TF2250-1500-2-3-GH107
1500 - 3000 nm
3 mm
2 nm
I-TF3250-2500-3-3-GH107
2000 - 4500 nm
3 mm
3 nm
Product number:
SW11458
Manufacturer:
AFF-X Fixed Attenuators
Fixed; Fiber Type SMF-28; 1425-1605 nm; Fiber Length 0.5, 1 m; Connector Type FC/PC, FC/APC, SC/APC, FC/UPC, SC/UPC, LC, None; Attenuation 1-20 dB, Other; Dimensions Ø3.0x55/65, Ø5.0x80, 80x10x8 mm
Gooch & Housego’s AFF-X series of fixed attenuators are compact fused fiber components that reduce optical power by a specified amount. Gooch & Housego (G&H) utilizes a proprietary manufacturing technology that provides accurate attenuation with low wavelength, temperature and polarization dependence.
Designed for use where optical power levels need to be managed, G&H’s AFF-xxx0 xBxxx components have standard attenuation values ranging from 1 to 20 dB. Standard wavelength windows are the C, L, C+L or S bands. Attenuators may also be optimized for custom attenuation levels, tolerances and wavelengths – contact AMS Technologies to discuss your customized attenuator solution.
Key Features:
Fixed Attenuation: 1 to 20 dB, Other Values on Request
High Performance
Low Back Reflection – Return Loss (RL): 55 dB
Proven Reliability
C, L, C+L or S Band, 1425 to 1605 nm
Wavelength Dependent Loss (WDL): ≤0.10 to ≤1.20 dB
Polarization Dependent Loss (PDL): ≤0.09 to ≤0.80 dB
Fiber Type: Corning SMF-28
Pigtail Length: 0.5, 1 m
Connector Type: FC/PC, FC/APC, SC/APC, FC/UPC, SC/UPC, LC, None
Custom Parts Available
Compliance: Telcordia GR-1221
Dimensions: Ø3.0 x 55/65, Ø5.0 x 80, 80 x 10 x 8 mm
Applications: Power Management in Optical Networks; Receiver Protection; WDM System Channel Balancing; Test Equipment; Fiber Lasers; Sensors
Product number:
SW11355
Manufacturer:
FFS-X SM Fiber Couplers
Fused; Fiber Type SM; 450-1599 nm; Number of Legs 1x2, 2x2; Splitting Ratio 1/99,999-50/50, Other; Fiber Length 0.5, 1 m; RL ≥50 dB; Dimensions Ø3.0x50/60, Ø5.0x75, 80x10x8, 5x5x85 mm
Gooch & Housego’s FFS-X series of single mode (SM) fiber couplers split or combine light in the visible or (near) infrared regions. The couplers utilize Gooch & Housego’s (G&H) low-loss fused fiber technology. No light leaves the fiber, therefore no alignment is required and there are no unwanted reflections. Furthermore, the output fiber pigtails may be directly integrated into beam delivery systems.
Visible Wavelength SM Fiber Couplers:Within the FFS-xxxxxxxxx series of visible wavelength fiber couplers, versions optimized for any wavelength within the range of 450 to 700 nm may be selected. These couplers are designed for applications in display systems, sensors and biomedical equipment.
Near Infrared SM Fiber Couplers:G&H’s FFS-xxxxxxxxx series of near infrared couplers splits light at any selected wavelength from 700 to 1199 nm. These couplers are designed for applications in fiber laser, sensor and avionics applications.
Ultra-low Ratio Tap SM Fiber Couplers:G&H’s FFS-xxxxxxAxx series of ultra-low ratio tap couplers splits a very small amount of light from a signal path to a tap port. Suitable for very high optical power, its main application is in the monitoring of optical sources such as fiber lasers. Low tap ratios such as 0.1%, 0.01% or 0.001% enable the monitoring photodetector to operate without damage or saturation.
Gooch & Housego proprietary manufacturing technology provides ultra-low loss in the signal path, thereby maximizing optical power handling. Consistently high return loss (>55 dB) reduces the amount of optical power reflected back along the input fiber. This helps the fiber laser operate in a stable manner. Standard ultra-low ratio parts are available for wavelengths from 700 to 1599 nm. For other wavelengths, coupling ratios or customized fiber types please contact AMS Technologies.
Key Features:
Available at Wide Variety of Operating Wavelengths: 450 to 1599 nm
Coupling Ratio: 1% to 50%, Plus 0.1%, 0.01% and 0.001% Ultra-low Coupling Ratio Versions
All Fiber – No Lens Alignment Required
No Unwanted Reflections
High Return Loss (RL): ≥50 dB (Ultra-Low Coupling Ratio Versions)
High Optical Power Handling: 4 W
Fiber Type: Specialty Single Mode (SM) Fiber
Number of Legs: 1x2, 2x2
Pigtail Length: 0.5, 1 m
Custom Designs Available
Connector Type: FC/PC, FC/APC, SC/APC, FC/UPC, SC/UPC, LC, None
Dimensions: Ø3.0 x 50/60, Ø5.0 x 75, 80 x 10 x 8, 5 x 5 x 85 mm
Applications: Visible and Display Systems; Fiber Lasers; Sensors; Raman Amplifiers; High-power EDFAs; Avionics; Biomedical Equipment; Research
Product number:
SW11336
Manufacturer: