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EC EN 555

Optoelectronic Devices

Electrical and Computer Engineering Ira A. Fulton College of Engineering

Course Description

Design, operation, and fabrication of modern optoelectronic devices, including photodiodes, photovoltaics, LEDs, and lasers.

When Taught

Winter Even Years

Grade Rule

Grade Rule 8: A, B, C, D, E, I (Standard grade rule)

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3

Fixed

3

Fixed

2

Fixed

1

Other Prerequisites

ECEn 450 or equivalent or instructor's consent.

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Learning Outcome

Be familiar with the tools and processes used in fabricating the following optoelectronic components - LEDs, lasers, photodiodes, and photovoltaics.

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Learning Outcome

Use principles of physics to analyze and design the following optoelectronic components – LEDs, lasers, photodiodes, and photovoltaics.

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Learning Outcome

Understand metrics of optoelectronics devices and be able to incorporate them into systems for optimal performance.