G&H Rolls Out In-Line Optical Modulation Devices for Versatile Optical Applications

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G&H, a provider of acousto-optic, electro-optic, and photonic technologies, is featured on GoPhotonics for its diverse portfolio of acousto-optic tunable filters, acousto-optic deflectors, acousto-optic modulators, modulator drivers, and electro-optic Q-switches designed for advanced laser and optical control systems. The company focuses on precise optical modulation, high speed beam steering, wavelength selection, and RF controlled photonic performance to enable accurate signal control, stable optical switching, and efficient laser system integration. Its solutions combine crystal quartz and lithium niobate technologies, high diffraction efficiency, and precision RF modulation with robust optical designs for reliable high performance operation. These products are widely used in spectroscopy, imaging, LiDAR, semiconductor manufacturing, laser micromachining, quantum computing, nonlinear optics, material processing, and research and development environments.

AOTF 3151-01 - TeO2 Acousto-Optic Tunable Filter

The AOTF 3151-01 is a TeO2 acousto-optic tunable filter that operates over a wavelength range from 400 nm to 650 nm for wavelength selection and optical filtering applications. It supports both vertical and horizontal polarization configurations and provides precise RF tuning with narrow RF bandpass characteristics for accurate optical signal control. This AOTF uses patented side lobe suppression technology to achieve excellent out-of-band suppression and high spectral performance. It maintains stable diffracted beam collinearity with minimal beam deviation for reliable optical alignment and system stability. The filter is suitable for spectroscopy, imaging, optical instrumentation, and tunable laser system applications.

AODF 4170 - Acousto-Optic Deflector for Quantum Computing Applications

The AODF 4170 is an acousto-optic deflector that operates at a wavelength of 355 nm for precision laser beam steering and optical control applications. It provides wide operating frequency bandwidth, high diffraction efficiency, and stable scan angle performance for accurate beam deflection and fast optical switching. This acousto-optic deflector uses a crystal quartz acousto-optic medium with a longitudinal acoustic mode for reliable high - speed operation. It features low insertion loss, controlled polarization orientation, and stable optical performance for demanding photonic systems. The device is suitable for targeting and tracking systems, laser directed energy weapons, rangefinding and LiDAR, semiconductor manufacturing, laser scanning microscopy, laser micromachining, lithography, quantum computing, and precision laboratory beam control applications.

I-M080-2C10G-4-AM3 - Acousto-Optic Modulator for Pulse Picking Applications

The I-M080-2C10G-4-AM3 is an acousto-optic modulator that operates over a wavelength range from 1030 nm to 1064 nm for pulse picking and laser intensity control applications. It uses a quartz crystal medium with compressional acoustic mode operation to provide high diffraction efficiency and excellent optical transmission for efficient beam modulation. This AOM supports linear vertical optical polarization and delivers fast rise time with stable beam separation characteristics for precise laser pulse control. It features a high damage threshold and low AR coating reflectivity for reliable operation in high power laser systems. The modulator supports SMA female pigtail fiber connectivity and is suitable for material processing, pulse picking, and laser intensity control applications.

3307 Series - Acousto-Optic Modulator Drivers for Industrial Applications 

The 3307 Series are acousto-optic modulator drivers that operate over a frequency range from 50 MHz to 430 MHz for industrial, medical, and military applications. They deliver stable RF power with high frequency accuracy, fast rise and fall times, and wide frequency modulation bandwidth for precise acousto-optic device control. These modulator drivers provide high RF ON/OFF ratio with support for both analogue and digital modulation for flexible signal modulation performance. They support standard TTL digital modulation levels and feature low harmonic distortion for stable and reliable RF operation. The drivers are compatible with SMA female and SMC male RF connectors and are RoHS compliant for integration into advanced photonic and industrial systems.

7100-2 - Lithium Niobate Electro-Optic Q-Switch

The 7100-2 is a lithium niobate electro-optic Q-switch that operates at a wavelength of 1064 nm for high speed laser modulation applications. It provides a high extinction ratio with low wavefront distortion for precise optical switching and stable beam performance. This EOQS features excellent optical parallelism, controlled crystal axis orientation, high surface flatness, and superior surface quality for reliable integration into precision laser systems. It also offers a high damage threshold for stable operation in high power laser environments.

With its portfolio of acousto-optic tunable filters, acousto-optic deflectors, acousto-optic modulators, modulator drivers, and electro-optic Q-switches, G&H enables precise optical modulation, high speed beam control, and reliable laser system performance across advanced photonic applications. By combining crystal quartz and lithium niobate technologies, high diffraction efficiency designs, precision RF control, and stable optical architectures, the company delivers accurate signal handling, efficient optical switching, and consistent operation in demanding environments. G&H’s focus on optical precision, fast modulation capability, and advanced photonic integration makes it a trusted solution provider for spectroscopy, imaging, LiDAR, semiconductor manufacturing, quantum computing, nonlinear optics, material processing, and research and development applications.

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