Optical Communication Components and Systems

Optical Communication Components and Systems
Fiber-optic communication system components and their operating and performance characteristics.
EC EN
562
 Hours3.0 Credit, 3.0 Lecture, 0.0 Lab
 PrerequisitesEC En 462, 466; or equivalents.
 TaughtFall odd years
Course Outcomes

1.

Learn the fundamental properties of optical fiber channels, sources and detectors.

2.

Design an optical fiber system while considering the bandwidth, distance required, and expense.

3.

Examine a topic of current interest in optical systems and make an oral presentation to the class.

4.

Become familiar with the modern test and evaluation tools for fiber optic systems, including the OTDR Time Domain Reflectometer (OTDR), Optical Spectrum Analyzer (OSA), and Optical Oscilloscopes for eye diagram analysis.