AA was foundedin 1979, under the name "Automates et Automatismes". It became a limited company in 1988 under the new name of AA Sa, specialising in acousto-optic components and their associated RF drivers. Early products ......AA was foundedin 1979, under the name "Automates et Automatismes". It became a limited company in 1988 under the new name of AA Sa, specialising in acousto-optic components and their associated RF drivers. Early products included a multi-beam, low RF power modulator for use in the near infra-red and a compact 2-axis deflector system. Since then the range of products has increased dramatically. Nowadays, AA is a world leader in the manufacturing of quality Acousto-optic and radio frequency devices. Close collaboration with universities and research institutes, provided invaluable knowledge and experience in the design and manufacturing processes of Acousto-optic devices and radio-frequency sources. Continuous R&D keeps pace with advances in laser and electronic technology to ensure AA continues to offer state-of-the-arts products. AA. offers its customers solutions from prototype design to large volume manufacturing thanks to its internal ressources: In-house design capabilities: AO design software, opto-mechanical design software, RF/microwave simulation software . In-house manufacturing capabilities: X-ray orientation, crystals and glasses sawing and polishing, Anti-reflexion coatings, metallic deposition, molecular bonding under vacuum . In-house test and quality control equipments: Laser interferometers, network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, digital oscilloscopes, a large range of lasers for final tests and controls, and more.