# Laser Modulators

**URL:** <https://forum.digikey.com/t/laser-modulators/33090>\
**Category:** Product Selection Guide\
**Tags:** equipment-tools-supplies, optics, laser-optics\
**Created:** [July 18, 2023, 9:32pm UTC](https://forum.digikey.com/t/laser-modulators/33090 "2023-07-18T21:32:53Z")\
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This Product Selection Guide contains information to help select products in the [Laser Modulators](https://www.digikey.com/en/products/filter/laser-modulators/1050) category on [DigiKey.com](http://DigiKey.com)

> Laser Modulators are devices used to manipulate the optical beam in a predefined way depending on the modulator type. These can be filtered down by type, wavelength, aperture, and more.

  

**Selection**** Characteristics**

> **Modulator Type:** Indicates the style and configuration of the device.

> **Wavelength:** Indicates the wavelength(s) of light the device is designed for use with.

> **Aperture:** The dimensions of the opening through which the laser beam passes within the modulator.

> **Crystal AR:** The type of anti-reflection (AR) coating used on the crystal or optical element of the modulator.

> **Crystal Material:** The type of crystal used in the consturction of the modulator’s optical element.

> **Power (Watts):** Typically this rating indicates the nominal amount of power you would expect the device to consume during normal operation.

**Product**** Examples**  
[![Image](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/digikey/original/3X/8/2/82ae4eb380f4c06b3ed712aea369033d2a086406.jpeg)](https://www.digikey.com/en/products/detail/excelitas-technologies/8451-209-000-08/11482886)

| MFR PART # | 8451-209-000-08 |
| --- | --- |
| DIGIKEY PART # | [1601-8451-209-000-08-ND](https://www.digikey.com/en/products/detail/excelitas-technologies/8451-209-000-08/11482886) |
| MANUFACTURER | Excelitas Technologies |
| DESCRIPTION | ADAPTER PM-C-BB FOR 1" MIRROR |
| DATASHEET | [Click Here](https://www.excelitas.com/file-download/download/public/66936?filename=LINOS_Magneto-___Electro-Optic_Modules_Brochure.pdf) |

[![Image](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/digikey/original/3X/6/0/60599b666b2be08670d1bce567ddefb82f4deb8a.jpeg)](https://www.digikey.com/en/products/detail/excelitas-technologies/8451-800-000-14/11482866)

| MFR PART # | 8451-800-000-14 |
| --- | --- |
| DIGIKEY PART # | [1601-8451-800-000-14-ND](https://www.digikey.com/en/products/detail/excelitas-technologies/8451-800-000-14/11482866) |
| MANUFACTURER | Excelitas Technologies |
| DESCRIPTION | SINE AMPLIFIER |
| DATASHEET | [Click Here](https://www.excelitas.com/file-download/download/public/66936?filename=LINOS_Magneto-___Electro-Optic_Modules_Brochure.pdf) |

[![Image](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/digikey/original/3X/0/3/038f1569274d8eb4414d93e0179d3392a8bebcc2.jpeg)](https://www.digikey.com/en/products/detail/excelitas-technologies/8451-800-000-25/11482935)

| MFR PART # | 8451-800-000-25 |
| --- | --- |
| DIGIKEY PART # | [1601-8451-800-000-25-ND](https://www.digikey.com/en/products/detail/excelitas-technologies/8451-800-000-25/11482935) |
| MANUFACTURER | Excelitas Technologies |
| DESCRIPTION | DIV20 MOD CONNECTION CABLE KIT |
| DATASHEET | [Click Here](https://www.qioptiq-shop.com/out/Graphics/en/00129917_0.pdf) |

[![Image](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/digikey/original/3X/b/4/b42c65402883aa5a582f9b0aea6df3087fd011e6.jpeg)](https://www.digikey.com/en/products/detail/excelitas-technologies/8450-202-301-8/12547290)

| MFR PART # | 8450-202-301-8 |
| --- | --- |
| DIGIKEY PART # | [1601-8450-202-301-8-ND](https://www.digikey.com/en/products/detail/excelitas-technologies/8450-202-301-8/12547290) |
| MANUFACTURER | Excelitas Technologies |
| DESCRIPTION | LM13 UNIVERSAL MODULATOR, 950-11 |
| DATASHEET | [Click Here](https://www.excelitas.com/file-download/download/public/66936?filename=LINOS_Magneto-___Electro-Optic_Modules_Brochure.pdf) |

[![Image](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/digikey/original/3X/8/2/82ae4eb380f4c06b3ed712aea369033d2a086406.jpeg)](https://www.digikey.com/en/products/detail/excelitas-technologies/8451-209-000-06/11482839)

| MFR PART # | 8451-209-000-06 |
| --- | --- |
| DIGIKEY PART # | [1601-8451-209-000-06-ND](https://www.digikey.com/en/products/detail/excelitas-technologies/8451-209-000-06/11482839) |
| MANUFACTURER | Excelitas Technologies |
| DESCRIPTION | PM-C-BB PHASE MODULATOR |
| DATASHEET | [Click Here](https://www.excelitas.com/file-download/download/public/66936?filename=LINOS_Magneto-___Electro-Optic_Modules_Brochure.pdf) |

### If you have any general questions on the specifications for selecting [Laser Modulators](https://www.digikey.com/en/products/filter/laser-modulators/1050), please reply using the button below. If you have questions on specific Laser Modulators please post those questions in the [Equipment, Tools, and Supplies](https://forum.digikey.com/c/equipment-tools-supplies/101) category.