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Computer Science, Electrical Engineering

SME068 Introduction to Optoelectronics 6.0 ECTS credits

TIMEPERIOD:
Quarter IV

LANGUAGE:English/Swedish

EXAMINER
Kalevi Hyyppä Univ lekt


PREREQUISITES
SME034 Circuit Theory, SME051 Electronics I, SMS020 Signals and Systems I and SMS021 Signals and Systems II

COURSE AIM
To give the student basic knowledge about optoelectronic components and about methodes for fiber optical communication.

CONTENTS
Radiometry and photometry (8%). Solid state physics (12%). Optical sources and transmitters (18%). Optical detectors and receivers (12%) Fiber optical waveguides (18%). Fiber cables and connectors (4%). Communication systems (12%). Fiber optical sensors (12%). Future trends (4%).

TEACHING
Some of the course theory is explained during lectures. Problems are given as homework for the students. Solutiones to the problems are given during lectures. Three compulsory lessons deal with optical receivers, connectors for fiber cables and the design of a simple fiberoptical link.

EXAMINATION
Written test with differentiated grades.
COURSE GRADE SCALE:

ITEMS/CREDITS
Laboratory work 0.75ECTS
Written exam 5.25ECTS

COURSE LITERATURE
Wilson J. and Hawkes J.F.B.: Optoelectronics; An introduction, third edition, Prentice Hall 1997, ISBN 0-13-103961-X.

REMARKS


Further information: International Office

Course information from the department: http://www.eislab.sm.luth.se/er/course.nsf/Course+Information

Valid for the academic year 01/02.

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