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SIP375C
Optoelectronics

SCOPE OF THE STUDY
This high technology laboratory course demonstrates the use of optoelectronic devices in a wide range of applications including office copy machines, biomedical instruments, telephone communications, aircraft equipment, consumer products and motor vehicles.  The course covers the latest state-of-the-art devices used in applying optodevices to electric power, digital communications, telecommunications and consumer applications.  Course participants will learn form laboratory exercises and theoretical information how to use modern light emitter/sensor circuits and hardware in information flow circuits.

The Optoelectronics Course (SIP375C) includes discussions on the operation and application of light emitters, detectors, fiber optic cables and their hardware, along with applicable circuits in power, telecommunications, data transfer, bar code scanning and contact less switching.  The course consists of two Insertion Panels, a Components Kit, a Polishing Kit, a Wire Jumper Kit, and a Laboratory Manual.  Most experimental circuits are prewired, while others must be constructed.  

A stereo audio cassette can feed two channels of the multiplexer.  At the output of the panel, stereo amplified speakers are required.  See S300-14A for speaker sets.

COURSE TIME: 150 hours

FEATURES

bulletA variety of Practical Applications of Light and Infrared Emitters and Photosensors
bulletThe Use of Optocouplers in Power Control Circuits
bulletApplications of Fiber Optic Cable in the Transfer of Signals and Data
bulletCircuits and Optical Components of Insertion Panels Provide for a More Rapid Assimilation of Knowledge
bulletPractical Components and Applications for Evaluating and/or Designing Circuits
bulletComprehensive Laboratory Manual Includes Self-Study Procedures and Detailed Explanations

EXPERIMENTAL TOPICS

PART 1: INTRODUCTION TO OPTOELECTRONICS

  1. Defining Optoelectronics
  2. Applications and Innovations
  3. Control and Communications
  4. The Electromagnetic Spectrum
  5. Communications by Wireless
  6. Early Uses of Light Systems
  7. Exciters, Detectors, and Couplers
  8. Fiber Optics and Hardware

PART 2: THE PHOTO/PIN DIODE, SENSOR, PHOTO-TRANSISTOR, DARLINGTON PHOTOTRANSISTOR AND OPTOCOUPLER/ISOLATOR

  1. Characteristics and Structure
  2. Diode/Diode and Diode/Transistor Coupler
  3. Measuring the Current Transfer Ration
  4. Pulse and AC Linear Couplers
  5. The Optical Coupler

PART 3: LASER AND TRIAC COUPLERS: CIRCUIT APPLICATIONS--POWER

  1. The Isolated On-Off Controller
  2. The Flame-Out Monitor
  3. The Optical Logic Controller
  4. The Triac Power Controller
  5. The Automatic Night Lighting Controller
  6. The Automatic Night Flasher
  7. Solid-State AC/DC Power Relays
  8. Power Control with Logic Gates

PART 4: EXCITERS, DETECTORS AND COUPLERS

  1. Solid-State Exciters---LED
  2. The Visual Spectrum
  3. The Incandescent Lamp
  4. Red and Infrared Exciters
  5. Optical Flux Output
  6. Evaluating Light Emitters

PART 5: PHOTORESISTORS AND SOLAR CELLS: CIRCUIT APPLICATIONS--ANALOG

  1. Digital Transmitter/ Receiver Circuits
  2. A One-Megabit NRZ Transmitter
  3. Data Communications Receiver
  4. Bipolar Transmission

PART 6: OPTICAL APPLICATIONS--ANALOG

PART 7: REFLECTIVE/TRANSMISSIVE APPLICATIONS

  1. Reflective/Transmissive Sensing
  2. Bar Code Wand

EQUIPMENT  (Included)

bulletSIP375-1P. Opto Electronics Insertion Panel
bulletSIP375-2P. Fiber Optics Communications Panel
bulletS377-CB.Fiber Optic Cable, 3 meters
bulletS377-CF.Fiber Optic Cable, 18 inches
bulletS377-CG.Fiber Optic Cable
bulletS377-CH.Fiber Optic Cable
bulletS378K.Polishing Kit
bulletS300-9.Wire Jumper Kit
bulletSIP375M.Manual

PANEL SPECIFICATIONS

PANEL 1

bulletLight transmitter
bulletLight Receiver
bulletOne-Megabit NRZ Transmitter
bulletFlame-Out Monitor
bulletTriac Power Controller
bulletAutomatic Night Flasher\
bulletHigh Speed Data Communications Receiver with Pulse Restoration

PANEL 2

bulletAM Modulator
bulletPulse Width Modulator
bulletLight Driver for FM Modulator
bulletFM Carrier Demodulation (Receiver)
bulletAM Transmission System (Receiver)
bulletPulse Width Demodulation (Receiver)

OPTIONAL

PANEL 3

bulletComplete Transmitting and Receiving Circuit for Four-Channel Multiplexing Through Fiber Optic Cable
bulletA Waveform Generator Provides Four Different Waveshapes for Transmission
bulletAll Transmitters and Receiver Circuits Include Light Emitters and Detectors Mounted in Fiber Optic Cable Connectors

ACCESSORIES (Optional)

bulletS300-14A.  Stereo Speakers and Amplifiers (2)
bulletS375. Photometer, Visual
bulletS376.  Fiber Optics Cable Inspector
bulletS377K.  Fiber Optics Components Kit

WEIGHT OF INCLUDED EQUIPMENT
7.5 lbs

POWER BASES REQUIRED
S300B Master Builder
S300PB Panel Base

SPECIFICATIONS