Fast Steering Mirrors and Active Optics
| Single-Axis Fast Steering Mirrors |
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- Open Loop Versions (Lower Cost) and Closed-Loop Versions (Better Linearity)
- Nanoradian Resolution
- Extremely Fast: Microsecond Response
- Up to 4.4 mrad Optical Beam Deflection
- Includes BK7 Mirror
- Zero Friction Flexure Guiding System
- Longlife Ceramic-Encapsulated PICMA® Piezo Multilayer Actuators
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| 1-3 Axis (Tripod) Piezo Phase Shifters / Tip-Tilt Platforms with Clear Aperture |
- Very High Resolution: <0.1 Nanometer Resolution
- Tripod Design, Very Stiff with 25 kHz Resonant Frequency for Sub-Millisecond Dynamics
- Capacitive Sensor Option for Highest Linearity and Stability
- Invar Option for Highest Thermal Stability
- Aperture (Open-Loop Versions)
- Travel Range to 3 microns
- Compact Size: 30mm Dia X 10mm
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- Tripod Design allows Tip/Tilt and Piston Motion
- Parallel Kinematics Provides Enhanced Dynamics and Better Multi-Axis Accuracy
- 10 mm Clear Aperture
- Optical Beam Deflection to 2.4 mrad
- Piston Movement up to 12 µm (phase shifter)
- Sub-Millisecond Response, Sub-Microradian Resolution
- Open Loop (lower cost) & Closed-Loop Versions (Higher Precision)
- High-Precision Flexure Guiding System
- Longlife Ceramic-Encapsulated PICMA® Piezo Multilayer Actuators
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| Tip/Tilt Stages with Large Aperture |
- Mechanical Travel Range: 100 microns, 1 mrad Tip/Tilt
- 1- and 3-Axis Versions
- Low Profile for Easy Integration: 16.5 mm
- Parallel-Kinematics / Metrology for Enhanced Responsiveness / Multi-Axis Precision
- Choice of Sensors: Strain Gauge (Lower Cost) or Capacitive Sensors (Higher Performance)
- Longlife Ceramic Encapsulated PICMA® Piezo Multilayer Actuators
- Combination with Long-Travel M-686 Microscopy Stages
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- 1- and 3-Axis Versions
- Closed-Loop Tilt Range 2 mrad; Z-Travel 200 µm
- Parallel Kinematics + Metrology: Faster Response + Better Multi-Axis Precision
- Frictionless, High-Precision Flexure Guiding System
- Longlife Ceramic Encapsulated PICMA® Piezo Multilayer Actuators
- Clear Aperture 66 x 66 mm
- Capacitive Sensors for Highest Linearity
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- NEXLINE® High-Force Piezo Walking Drives
- Self-Locking at Rest, No Heat Generation
- Vacuum Compatible and Non-Magnetic Designs Available
- Parallel Kinematics: Better Dynamics & Multi-Axis Accuracy
- 200 N Load
- 5 nm Incremental Sensors for High Precision + Picometer Resolution Dithering Mode
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| 3 Axis (Tripod) Piezo Phase Shifters / Tip-Tilt Platforms (No Aperture)
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- Optical Beam Deflection to 10 mrad, Resolution to 50 nrad
- Piston Movement up to 30 µm (for Path Length Adjustment)
- Compact Tripod Design with Coplanar Axes Eliminates Polarization Rotation
- Sub-Millisecond Responsiveness
- Closed-Loop Versions for Higher Precision
- Frictionless, High-Precision Flexure Guiding System
- Parallel Kinematics: Better Dynamics & Multi-Axis Accuracy
- Longlife Ceramic Encapsulated PICMA® Piezo Multilayer Actuators
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- Optical Beam Deflection to 10 mrad, Resolution to 50 nrad
- Piston Movement up to 30 µm (for Path Length Adjustment)
- Compact Tripod Design with Coplanar Axes Eliminates Polarization Rotation
- Sub-Millisecond Responsiveness
- Closed-Loop Versions for Higher Precision
- Frictionless, High-Precision Flexure Guiding System
- Parallel Kinematics: Better Dynamics & Multi-Axis Accuracy
- Longlife Ceramic Encapsulated PICMA® Piezo Multilayer Actuators
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| 2-Axis (Orthogonal) Piezo Tip-Tilt Platforms
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- Extremely large Tilt Angle: Optical Beam Deflection
to 120 mrad (~ 6.8°)
- Coplanar Axes & Fixed Pivot Point; Eliminate Polarization Rotation
- Factory Installed Mirror (up to 12.5 mm (0.5") Diameter)
- Millisecond Response, Resolution to 0.2 µrad
- Closed-loop Position Servo-Control for High Accuracy
- Frictionless, High-Precision Flexure Guiding System
- Parallel Kinematics: Better Dynamics & Multi-Axis Accuracy
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S-330 Piezo Tip/Tilt-Mirror Platform: High Stiffness + High-Dynamics;
Large-Angle Piezo Platform for Fast Steering Mirrors
- Large Angles: Optical Beam Deflection to 20 mrad (>1°)
- Resolution to 20 nrad, Excellent Position Stability
- Closed-Loop Versions for Better Linearity
- Higher Dynamics, Stability & Linearity Through Parallel-Kinematics Design
- Sub-Millisecond Response
- For Mirrors up to 50 mm Diameter
- Differential Design for Excellent Temperature Stability
- Longlife Ceramic Encapsulated PICMA® Piezo Multilayer Actuators
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- Optical Beam Deflection to 4 mrad
- Resolution up to 20 nrad, Excellent Position Stability
- Higher Precision and Dynamics via Parallel Kinematics
- Single Moving Platform with a Fixed Pivot Point Prevents Polarization Rotation
- Sub-ms Response
- Position-Controlled Versions for Better Linearity
- Differential Design for Excellent Temperature Stability
- Longlife Ceramic Encapsulated PICMA® Piezo Multilayer Actuators
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| Systems for Astronomy |
- Mirror diameter: 314 mm
- Tip/tilt range: ±500 µrad
- Resonant frequency: 280 Hz
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- Mirror diameter: 150 mm.
- Tip/tilt range: ±600 µrad.
- Resonant frequency: 610 Hz
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Controllers for Multi-Axis Piezo Tip/Tilt Mirrors
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- Three Piezo Amplifiers Provide up to 10 W Peak Power
- Closed-Loop
- Internal Coordinate Transformation for Tripod Design
- Compact and Cost-Effective Design for OEMs or Bench-Top
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