Introduction to Active Optics / Piezo Mirror Tilters / Steering Systems (Beam Deflectors)


2-Axis Tip/Tilt Mirrors

Single-Axis Steering Mirrors

3-Axis Tip/Tilt Mirrors

High Speed Phase Shifters

Nanofocusing / Scanning Drives

Z/Tip/Tilt Stages

Piezoceramic Tubes

Piezo Stack Acuators

Piezo Controllers

PI piezo mirror tilter s (mirror scanners, steering mirrors, beam deflectors, mirror shifters) are the fastest and most precise units available. They are specially designed for active and adaptive optics applications and provide tilt ranges to 50 mrad, more than other piezo driven systems available. One of the many advantages over galvo scanners is the availability of compact two axis systems with one common pivot point, providing far better linearity than the combinations of single axis units.
With fast response (down to sub-millisecond range) and sub-microradian resolution, the systems are ideal for dynamic operation (e.g. tracking, scanning, drift and vibration cancellation, dithering, etc.) as well as static positioning of optics and samples.

Piezo Mirror Tilter / Scanners / Active Optics Selection Guide

*Models Number
of Axes
*Tilt Ranges [mrad] *Linear Travel Range [µm] *Closed-Loop Versions / Sensor Notes PDF File
 
Single Axis Piezo Tilt Platforms
S224 1 2.2 - no compact, ultra-fast Download PDF
S226 1 2.2 - strain gauge compact, ultra-fast Download PDF
 
1 to 3 Axis (Tripod) Piezo Tilt Platforms with Clear Aperture
S310 1 - 6 no clear aperture, piston motion Download PDF
S311 3 0.6 6 no clear aperture, piston motion Download PDF
S314 1 - 12 no clear aperture, piston motion Download PDF
S315 3 1.2 12 no clear aperture, piston motion Download PDF
S316 3 1.2 12 strain gauge clear aperture, piston motion Download PDF
 
3 Axis (Tripod) Piezo Tilt Platforms
S325 3 5 30 strain gauge NEW: tip, tilt, piston; for optics to 2" diameter Download PDF
 
2 Axis (Orthogonal) Piezo Tilt Platforms with one Pivot Point
S334 2 50 - strain gauge NEW: Largest tip/tilt range Download PDF
S330 2 2 - strain gauge orthogonal tip & tilt, for optics to 2" diameter Download PDF
S340 2 2 - LVDT orthogonal tip & tilt, for optics to 4" diameter Download PDF
 
Nano-Focus Devices click here for Nano Positioning Stages
P725 PIFOC 1 - 100 to 450 capacitive For Nano-Focusing, Microscopy Download PDF
P721 PIFOC 1 - 100 capacitive For Nano-Focusing, Microscopy Download PDF
*Custom dimensions, sensors, designs for volume buyers