Purchasing Advisor for Acousto-optic Deflectors (original) (raw)
Find all you need for professional sourcing of acousto-optic deflectors: a comprehensive expert-curated directory of suppliers, scientific and technical background information, and an interactive AI-based tool with guidance for a structured decision process.
NEW: Not only hardware can be listed here, but also consulting, software, training on acousto-optic deflectors, etc. – see the "offer types" below.
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Purchasing high-value photonics products is a substantial responsibility. Using a structured decision-making process and high quality supplier data helps a lot:
- Find all relevant suppliers (not limited to advertisers).
- Our interactive tool conveniently assists you in defining and applying your application-specific requirements.
Note that purchasing decisions based on just a few randomly picked suppliers and without carefully defined specifications are risky; therefore, we strongly recommend using our data and tool. See also:
- How Responsible Purchase Decisions for Expensive Goods Like Lasers Are Done
- Explanations on this purchasing tool
Go through the process:
1. Understand the technical background
It is important to sufficiently understand the technology before buying.
Use the comprehensive learning resources of RP Photonics:
If you need personal help, contact RP Photonics to get technical consultancy.
I feel that I sufficiently understand the technical background.
2. Define your requirements
It is essential to fully understand and clearly define your requirements before you purchase.
We recommend that you develop a list of clear specifications according to your specific needs, against which you can later check the suitability of found product offers:
To help you, we have already listed some aspects we recommend you consider when buying acousto-optic deflectors. Of course, there may be other aspects that are relevant to your specific case.
This list is for your own preparation, and can later (possibly in modified form) be used for quotation requests to suppliers.
I think that I am sufficiently informed about our requirements.
Otherwise, you will need to talk to your technical colleagues.
I consider the above list of specifications to be sufficiently complete, clear and accurate.
If you cannot sufficiently clarify your requirements, you may want to get technical consultancy from RP Photonics.
Insert these criteria when creating inquiry mails to suppliers with the buttons "Get quotation".
You find these buttons in the supplier list below or under "3. Find suitable suppliers".
3. Find suitable suppliers
We suggest three steps:
- Below, you can find our list of suppliers for acousto-optic deflectors. Use the checkboxes to mark possibly suitable suppliers.
- The selected suppliers will appear below this list, along with your list of specifications. You can then indicate which specifications they meet according to your research. (You should finalize your specifications before doing this.)
- Based on the results, you can finally choose a supplier that is hopefully a good enough fit.
Selected suppliers:
(none so far)
Decision
The most suitable supplier you found:
Comments, e.g. reasons for your choice, or things which still need to be checked:
4. Document the decision process
It is essential to document your purchasing process, not only its result (chosen supplier):
- You will find it easier next time.
- If something goes wrong, you can defend your decision by showing that you properly considered all important aspects. Or you see what needs to be done better next time.
Our interactive tool makes it easy: Fill out the form, and in the end print it to a PDF. Note that the document will show all sections (including those not currently shown on the screen), while omitting some irrelevant details such as the page navigation.
Suppliers for Acousto-optic Deflectors
13 suppliers for acousto-optic deflectors (AOBD) are listed in the RP Photonics Buyer's Guide, out of which two present their product descriptions and images. Both manufacturers and distributors can be registered.
 Change the Color of Light to Expand your Possibilities! GWU-Lasertechnik Vertriebsges. mbHBonner Ring 950374 ErftstadtGermany |
⚙ hardware GWU's assortment of acousto-optical components covers all kind of Q-switches, modulators, deflectors and frequency shifters for various applications. Acousto-optical deflectors (AOD) are used for beam steering or continuous scanning of the beam position. Devices for 1D and 2D deflection are available, providing, together with our broadband RF drivers, various control methods and multiple functions. Product-specific web page |
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 G&HDowlish FordIlminster TA19 0PFUnited KingdomSee us at BiOS 2026 in San Francisco, January 17 – 18 (booth 8514) and Photonics West 2026 in San Francisco, Jan. 20–22 (booth 1535)! |
⚙ hardware G&H’s acousto-optic deflectors provide unmatched precision and speed for high-speed laser beam scanning, with operating rates exceeding 250 MHz. Designed for applications such as material processing and digital imaging, they resolve hundreds to thousands of spots within microseconds. Offering broad wavelength coverage from 266 nm to 10.6 µm and scan angles ranging from ~5 mrad to over 60 mrad, they ensure flexibility for diverse laser systems. Uniform diffraction efficiency across the full scan angle guarantees consistent power throughput, essential for high-precision applications. With active apertures up to 15 mm and high-performance AO materials including TeO2, crystal quartz, germanium, and sapphire, they support a wide range of configurations. Advanced 2D UV beam scanning is possible by cascading two UV deflectors with synchronized RF control. Available in standard models from 266 nm to 1500 nm, G&H also offers custom solutions, including multi-channel configurations for high-speed, high-volume OEM applications. Product-specific web page |
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