Optical Communications
Keywords |
Classification |
Keyword |
OFICIAL |
Telecommunications |
Instance: 2009/2010 - 2S
Cycles of Study/Courses
Acronym |
No. of Students |
Study Plan |
Curricular Years |
Credits UCN |
Credits ECTS |
Contact hours |
Total Time |
MIEEC |
11 |
Syllabus since 2007/2008 |
4 |
- |
6 |
63 |
160 |
Teaching language
Portuguese
Objectives
To give the student the generic concepts of fibre optic transmission systems discussing the principles of optoelectronics and fibre optics operation, with a practical perspective through the realization of laboratory projects.
Program
Introduction to optical fibre systems. Optical fibre, structures and propagation. Transmission characteristics: attenuation and dispersion. Optical fibre materials and fabrication techniques. LEDs and semiconductor lasers. Power coupling into optical fibres. Optical transmitters. Optical detectors PIN and APD. Optical receivers: digital and analogue, high-impedance and transimpedance. Design of point-to-point transmission systems. Wavelength division multiplexing optical systems.
Mandatory literature
Keiser, Gerd;
Optical fiber communications, N. ISBN: 0071164685
Complementary Bibliography
Senior, John M.;
Optical fiber communications, N. ISBN: 0-13-635426-2
Gowar, John;
Optical communication systems, N. ISBN: 0-13-638727-6
Teaching methods and learning activities
Theoretical lectures and guided laboratory classes complemented by written reports. In parallel the students are required to address a specific subject in the form of a written work followed by an oral presentation.
Software
VPI Photonics
Evaluation Type
Distributed evaluation with final exam
Assessment Components
Description |
Type |
Time (hours) |
Weight (%) |
End date |
Attendance (estimated) |
Participação presencial |
64,00 |
|
|
|
Exame |
28,00 |
|
|
|
Total: |
- |
0,00 |
|
Amount of time allocated to each course unit
Description |
Type |
Time (hours) |
End date |
|
Estudo autónomo |
46 |
|
|
Estudo autónomo |
24 |
|
|
Total: |
70,00 |
|
Calculation formula of final grade
Laboratory work: 20%
Written work: 30%
Exam: 50%
Examinations or Special Assignments
The subjects addressed on the written work may be proposed by the student or chosen from the following list: WDM systems; Optical networks; Photonic crystal fibres; Raman amplifiers; EDFA amplifiers; Soliton optical systems; Optical CDMA; Fibre Bragg gratings; Wavelength conversion techniques; Fibre supported Radio and Microwave Systems.