A Spatial Light Modulator (SLM) is a device that modulates the spatial distribution of a light wave. It primarily uses electrical signals to modulate the optical signal — including the amplitude, phase, polarization state, and even the wavelength of the light. SLMs serve as key components in optical and optoelectronic hybrid systems, with applications in optical interconnects, optical correlation, optical computing, pattern recognition, image processing, and display technologies.
Liquid crystal-based SLMs dominate the current market due to their high efficiency, low power consumption, fast response speed, and excellent modulation quality. LCoS (Liquid Crystal on Silicon) is a reflective type of SLM characterized by high reflectivity, efficient light utilization, and small pixel size (resulting in a large diffraction angle). It has been widely adopted in various related fields.
Application:
- Light field modulation
- Holographic projection
- Super-resolution imaging
- Laser processing
- Optical multiplexing/demultiplexing
- Free-space optical communication
- Adaptive optics
- Beam steering control
Technical Specification:
Model | HDSLM63R | HDSLM63RA | HDSLM80R | HDSLM80RA |
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Resolution | 1280*720 | 1280*720 | 1920*1200 | 1920*1200 |
Pixel Pitch | 6.3um | 6.3um | 8um | 8um |
Active Area | 8.15mm*4.58mm | 8.15mm*4.58mm | 15.36*9.6um | 15.36*9.6um |
Refresh Rate | 180Hz | 180Hz | 60Hz | 60Hz |
Fill Factor | ~91% | ~91% | >95% | >95% |
Recommended Wavelength Range | 450-700nm | 450-700nm | 420-1100nm,1550nm | 420-1100nm |
Modulation Capability | >2π@633nm | / | >5π@532nm | / |
Contrast Ratio | / | >500:1 | / | >1000:1 |
Reflectivity | ~80% | ~80% | ~85% | ~85% |
Response Time | ~1.5-2ms | ~1.5-2ms | Typ.3ms | Typ.3ms |
Data Interface | HDMI | HDMI | HDMI | HDMI |
Modulation Mode | Phase Modulation | Amplitude Modulation | Pure Phase | Pure Amplitude |
Model | HDSLM38R | HDSLM38RA | HDSLM45R | HDSLM45RA |
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Resolution | 4096*2160 (3840*2160) | 4096*2160 (3840*2160) | 1920*1080 | 1920*1080 |
Pixel Pitch | 3.8um | 3.8um | 4.5um | 4.5um |
Active Area | 15.56mm*8.21mm | 15.56mm*8.21mm | 8.64mm*4.86mm | 8.64mm*4.86mm |
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | 140Hz | 140Hz |
Fill Factor | ~91% | ~91% | ~91% | ~91% |
Recommended Wavelength Range | 420-1100nm, 1550nm | 420-1100nm | 450-700nm | 450-700nm |
Modulation Capability | >5π@532nm | / | >2π@633nm | / |
Contrast Ratio | / | >1000:1 | / | >500:1 |
Reflectivity | ~85% | ~85% | ~80% | ~80% |
Response Time | Typ. 3ms | Typ. 3ms | Typ. 3ms | Typ. 3ms |
Data Interface | DP | DP | HDMI | HDMI |
Modulation Mode | Pure Amplitude | Pure Amplitude | Phase Modulation | Amplitude Modulation |