- Intensity modulation
- Optical frequency shifting
- Optical isolation
- Laser beam deflection
- High reliability
- High optical power capability
Optical Wavelength1 |
10.6 μm |
Acousto-Optic Material |
Optical Single Crystal Germanium |
Acoustic Velocity |
5.5 mm/μs |
Centre RF Frequency2 |
40 MHz |
RF Bandwidth |
20 MHz |
Optical Frequency Shift Range |
± (30 MHz to 50 MHz) |
Beam Separation |
77 mrad (40 MHz) |
Bragg Angle |
38.5 mrad (40 MHz) |
Diffraction Efficiency |
85% |
RF Drive Power3 |
30 Watts |
Active Aperture Height |
6 mm |
Modulation Bandwidth (-3db) |
750 kHz (5.5 mm diameter) |
Optical Rise Time |
117 ns / mm beam diameter |
RF Input Impedance |
50 ohms |
Optical Insertion Loss |
<12% |
Optical Power Capability |
100 Watts full aperture |
Optical Polarisation |
Parallel to mounting surface |
Water Cooling |
500 ml / min at 20°C |
Thermal Interlock Switch |
NC opens at 45°C |
Size (less connectors) |
2.97 D x 1.50 H x 2.42 W inches 75.4 D x 38.1 H x 61.5 W mm |
1Other wavelengths and ranges from 2.5-11.5 μm available. Note: Specifications change with optical wavelength.
2Other frequencies available.
3A complete line of drive electronics are available. Model GE-4030 analog input, GE-4030T digital input. OEMdrivers are available.