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AA Opto-Electronic, a global leader in acousto-optic technologies, is featured on GoPhotonics for its extensive portfolio of frequency shifters, modulators, deflectors, Q-switches, and pulse pickers engineered for high-performance photonic systems. The company develops precision devices based on advanced acousto-optic materials such as TeO2 and quartz, enabling fast switching speeds, high diffraction efficiency, stable RF coupling, and strong extinction ratios across ultraviolet, visible, near-infrared, and telecom wavelength bands. Through carefully engineered acoustic-optic interactions and robust packaging options including fiber-coupled configurations, AA Opto-Electronic supports demanding applications in laser processing, LiDAR, microscopy, biomedical diagnostics, and high-speed optical communication systems.

MQ200-A1.5-244-266-BR - Acousto-Optic Frequency Shifter for Ultraviolet Laser Applications

The MQ200-A1.5-244-266-BR is an acousto-optic frequency shifter designed for ultraviolet laser systems operating across the 244 nm to 266 nm spectral range. It introduces a controlled frequency shift of approximately ±200 MHz, enabling precise optical frequency control for UV laser sources. The device utilizes a quartz-based acousto-optic interaction that supports efficient diffraction and stable operation at short wavelengths. It features a compact optical aperture optimized for high-quality beam interaction and offers high optical transmission with strong diffraction efficiency. The device maintains stable RF coupling through a matched RF input and supports reliable performance for frequency control and beam modulation in ultraviolet photonic systems. It is well suited for UV laser spectroscopy, semiconductor inspection, precision lithography, and scientific instrumentation.

DTSX-400-900 - Acousto-Optic Deflector for High-Speed Beam Steering

The DTSX-400-900 is an acousto-optic deflector designed for beam steering and scanning applications around the near-infrared wavelength region near 900 nm. It enables rapid angular beam deflection through controlled RF drive frequencies, allowing dynamic beam positioning with high accuracy. The device uses a TeO₂ crystal operating in shear acoustic mode to achieve strong diffraction efficiency and high optical transmission. Its square aperture geometry supports single-axis beam deflection with precise spatial resolution suitable for scanning systems. Fast access time enables rapid beam repositioning, making it effective for high-speed optical scanning tasks. With stable RF impedance matching and efficient acoustic-optic interaction, the deflector supports reliable integration into advanced photonic systems. It is ideal for biomedical imaging, optical tweezers, laser scanning microscopy, and other dynamic beam-control applications.

MT250-NIR6-Fio-xx - Acousto-Optic Modulator for Near-Infrared Laser Control

The MT250-NIR6-Fio-xx is a TeO₂ acousto-optic modulator designed for operation in the near-infrared spectral range. It enables optical intensity modulation and frequency shifting with a ±250 MHz frequency shift capability while supporting high-speed modulation with nanosecond-level response time. The device offers efficient diffraction with a high static extinction ratio, allowing strong optical on/off contrast during modulation. Its fiber-coupled configuration supports compatibility with single-mode and polarization-maintaining fiber systems, making it suitable for integration into compact photonic architectures. The device maintains stable RF interaction through a matched impedance interface, ensuring reliable modulation performance. It is well suited for laser intensity control, Q-switching, pulse picking, and frequency-shifting tasks in near-infrared photonic systems.

QCQ80-A0.8-L1064-Z32-Cxx - Quartz Acousto-Optic Q-Switch for High-Energy Lasers

The QCQ80-A0.8-L1064-Z32-Cxx is a quartz-crystal acousto-optic Q-switch designed for pulsed laser systems operating at 1064 nm. It provides fast switching capability with rise times in the tens of nanoseconds, enabling precise temporal control of laser pulses. The device achieves high diffraction efficiency and strong extinction ratio, ensuring effective modulation of high-power laser beams. Its compact active aperture supports stable operation with linearly polarized light while maintaining high optical transmission. The Q-switch also features robust RF coupling with matched impedance to ensure stable interaction with RF drivers. These characteristics enable reliable performance in demanding pulsed-laser environments. It is ideal for industrial laser machining, scientific laser systems, laser marking, and materials processing applications.

MT160-IIR10-Fio-xx - Acousto-Optic Pulse Picker for Infrared Laser Systems

The MT160-IIR10-Fio-xx is a fiber pigtailed pulse picker designed for infrared laser systems operating in the telecom and infrared wavelength regions. It enables selective extraction of individual pulses from high-repetition-rate laser sources, allowing precise pulse-rate control and timing. The device supports high-speed modulation with nanosecond-level switching response, enabling accurate pulse selection in ultrafast laser systems. Its fiber-coupled architecture supports integration with both single-mode and polarization-maintaining fiber networks. The device maintains stable optical transmission and strong extinction ratio, ensuring clear separation between selected and suppressed pulses. It is well suited for ultrafast spectroscopy, LiDAR systems, optical communication experiments, and precision laser timing applications.

With its comprehensive range of acousto-optic frequency shifters, modulators, deflectors, Q-switches, and pulse pickers, AA Opto-Electronic continues to advance precision optical control across modern photonic architectures. By combining high-efficiency acousto-optic materials, fast temporal response, and carefully engineered RF-optical interactions, the company delivers devices that enable accurate beam steering, dynamic modulation, and precise pulse control. AA Opto-Electronic’s commitment to performance and application-focused engineering positions it as a key provider of advanced solutions for scientific instrumentation, industrial laser systems, biomedical imaging, LiDAR platforms, and next-generation optical communication technologies.

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