Focal modulation microscopy is a novel microscopy method that can achieve a large penetration depth with
single photon excited fluorescence. In this method, excitation intensity within the focal volume is modulated by
the use of a time dependent spatial phase modulator. The resultant fluorescence emission is filtered by the
spatial gating provided by the pinhole and demodulated with a lock-in amplifier. Previous implementation of the
spatial modulator is realised through a mechanical tilt plate phase modulator. This mechanical implementation
affords stable modulation and provides satisfactory image quality. However, the slow modulation rate(in kHz
range) depreciates the prospect of its employment in real time imaging. A new modulation scheme is proposed
in which an acoustic optical modulator(AOM) is utilised. This new arrangement boost the modulation speed and
makes real time imaging possible. We report on the development of such a modulation system together with the
accompanying electronics. Images obtained with this new modulation system will also be presented
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