The acousto-optical intensity modulator - AOM - is used to modulate the intensity of a laser beam. It consists of a modulator element and a driver electronics unit. APE offers instruments for various wavelength and frequency ranges with either digital or analog modulation input.
| Features |
- Complete instrument with modulator and driver electronics
- Plugs into standard power outlet
- Quarz stabilized internal oscillator
- RF-safety circuit to avoid damage by overload
- Custom-designed configuration
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| Specifications |
| Analog Modulator Drivers |
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Carrier frequency |
40 MHz |
80 MHz |
110 MHz |
200 MHz |
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Modulation bandwidth |
10 MHz |
20 MHz |
27.5 MHz |
50 MHz |
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Modulation input (600 Ω) |
0 ... 5 V |
0 ... 5 V |
0 ... 5 V |
0 ... 5 V1) |
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RF output power |
≤1 W |
≤1 W |
≤1 W |
≤1 W2) |
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Contrast Ratio |
1000 : 1 |
1000 : 1 |
1000 : 1 |
1000 : 1 |
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| Digital Modulator Drivers |
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Carrier frequency |
40 Mhz |
80 MHz |
110 MHz |
200 MHz |
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Rise time |
< 50 ns |
< 25 ns |
< 20 ns |
< 10 ns |
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Modulation input (50 Ω) |
TTL |
TTL |
TTL |
TTL1) |
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RF output power |
≤1 W |
≤1 W |
≤1 W |
≤1W2) |
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1) other values on request
2) higher power on request |
