RF Drivers

AMS item number: SW11464

Compatible AO Device Deflector,Special Modulator,Tunable Filter,Fiber-Q,Frequency... more

Product information "RF Drivers"

Compatible AO Device Deflector,Special Modulator,Tunable Filter,Fiber-Q,Frequency Shifter,Modulator,Q Switch; Operating Frequency 20-450 MHz; Max RF Power 0.4-125 W; Key Feature Programmable frequency, single channel DDS, multi-channel DDS, Fixed single frequency, 2 channel, fixed/variable pulse width, Fixed dual frequencies, Dual channel Ge AO devices, ultra-compact size

An RF driver generates an RF signal that is used to generate the acoustic wave within the crystal of an AO device. The frequency and intensity of the applied RF signal will determine how much an optical beam is modulated, deflected or tuned.

G&H offers a wide variety of stable high frequency drivers with analog and digital modulation capability, optimized by application. The variety of models include dual analog/digital operation as well as configurable firmware to accommodate functionality like triggering and temperature control without the need for new hardware. The OEM designs are optimized to each customer’s application, maximizing performance in the required form factor.

The family of RF drivers can drive and control acousto-optic modulators, deflectors, cavity dumpers, fiber-coupled modulators, frequency shifters, mode lockers, multi-channel modulators, pulse pickers, q-switches as well as tunable filters.

Fixed frequency drivers provide a single output frequency which is matched to the AO device. Offered from 24-440 MHz, fixed frequency drivers may be controlled via analog or TTL input, some with manually adjustable output RF power. These are used most often for modulation applications.

Variable and programmable frequency RF drivers allow active control of output frequency. Voltage controlled oscillators (VCOs) provide a linearly swept (variable) RF drive frequency and are flexible enough to be used for any AO device.

Direct digital synthesizer (DDS) drivers offer programmable frequency. They can create random waveforms from a single, fixed-frequency reference clock and thus are ideal for pulse shaping and special functions. DDS drivers are software driven and can be run from a user-friendly interface (a GUI), or controlled directly via computer driver commands. G&H’s high-performance multi-frequency DDS drivers generate up to 8 channels of RF frequencies simultaneously.

Dual Drivers allow simple or complex digital waveforms to be synthesized, converted to analog signals, and amplified to drive the AO device. This gives great flexibility; for example, it allows the driver to provide multiple programmable frequencies or to swap freely between multiple, complex, bespoke waveforms.

Applications: Driving and Control of Acousto-Optic Devices

Series	Compatible AO Device	Operating Frequency	Max RF Power	Operations Mode	Key Feature	Downloads
64020-200-2ADMDFS-A	Deflector, Special Modulator, Tunable Filter	20 - 200 MHz	2.0 W	N/A	Programmable frequency; single channel DDS	Datasheet
64020-250-1ADMDFS-A	Deflector, Special Modulator, Tunable Filter	20 - 250 MHz	1.0 W	N/A	Programmable frequency; single channel DDS	Datasheet
97-02925-32	Deflector, Tunable Filter	20 - 160 MHz	0.4 W	N/A	Programmable frequency; single channel DDS	Datasheet
6000 Series Driver	Deflector, Tunable Filter	50 - 450 MHz	15-20 W	N/A	N/A	Datasheet
97-03926-12	Deflector, Tunable Filter	20 - 160 MHz	3.2 W	N/A	Programmable frequency; 8 channel DDS	Datasheet
97-02910-xx	Fiber-Q	80 - 200 MHz	2.5-3.0 W	N/A	Fixed single frequency; low power draw	Datasheet
3307 series	Fiber-Q, Frequency Shifter	80 - 350 MHz	1-4 W	N/A	Fixed single frequency	Datasheet
3910 series	Fiber-Q, Frequency Shifter, Modulator	80 - 350 MHz	0.5-8.0 W	N/A	Fixed single frequency	Datasheet
A35xxx-S-1/50-p4k7u	Fiber-Q, Frequency Shifter, Modulator	40 - 300 MHz	0.5-5.0 W	N/A	Fixed single frequency; analog & digital modulation	Datasheet
MHPXXX-YYADM-A1	Fiber-Q, Modulator	24 - 260 MHz	2-20 W	N/A	Fixed single frequency
MCX0XX-Y.YZC-MINx	Frequency Shifter, Modulator	40 - 80 MHz	0.5-2.5 W	N/A	Fixed single frequency; ultra-compact size
HP041-125ADG-A10	Modulator	40.68 MHZ	125 W	N/A	Fixed single frequency; Ge AO devices	Driver
HP040-060-150ADG-A10-2X	Modulator	40/60 MHz	2 x75 W	N/A	Fixed dual frequencies; Dual channel Ge AO devices	Driver
Compact low power RF AOM and AOQS driver	Modulator, Q Switch	24 - 110 MHz	2-24 W	N/A	Fixed single frequency; compact,low power; fixed/variable pulse width	Datasheet
MQH0XX-YYDM-ZZZ	Modulator, Q Switch	24 - 80 MHz	25-100 W	N/A	Fixed single frequency; fixed/variable pulse width	Driver
MQH0XX-YYDM-ZZZ-2S	Q Switch	24 - 80 MHz	25-50 W per channel	N/A	Fixed single frequency; 2 channel; fixed/variable pulse width	Driver
SD020-200-5UC-4x1	Tunable Filter	20 - 200 MHz	5.0 W	N/A	Programmable frequency; single or multi-channel DDS

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