OPTO ELECTRONICS 2000

The Opto Electronics laboratory package consists of a transmitter and receiver Laboratory cards, OE1 and OE 2. This package provides a basic knowledge of the workings of opto components and their use in modern electronic systems.

The laboratory system also teaches the student about opto component symbols and the ability to interpret how opto components function in circuit diagrams. It also gives knowledge and skill in construction techniques, measuring techniques and trouble shooting in opto electronic systems.

The courseware for opto electronics consists of a Text book, Experiment book, Teacher´s book and Exercise book.

Topics Covered
Where used the laboratory cards are indicated in brackets.

Light Emitting Diode (LED) (OE1, OE2)

Flashing (LED) (OE1, OE2)

Two Coloured Light Diode (OE1, OE2)

The RGB Diode (OE1, OE2)

The Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) (OE1)

Binary Coded Decimal (BCD) -7 Seg Decoder (OE1)

The Photo-resistor (OE1, OE2)

The Photo-diode (OE1, OE2)

Transmission of Infra-red Light (OE1, OE2)

The Photo-transistor (OE1, OE2)

Opto Switch (OE1, OE2)

Read Sensor (OE1, OE2)

Fibre Optic Transmission (OE1, OE2)

Analogue Transmission with IR Light (OE1, OE2)

After the course the student should be able to:

Install and function test an opto link for analogue and digital transmission.

Interpret Opto Component symbols in circuit diagrams.

Describe the principles behind light generation in light emitting diodes (LED displays).

Explain the functions of opto components and where they are
used.

Describe the working ways of photo detector components.

Explain how lasers can cause eye damage.

Describe the working principles of the gas laser and semiconductor laser.

Describe the function of the floating crystal display.

Explain the function of opto cabling.