EE438 OPTICAL COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS
Course Code: |
5670438 |
METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): |
4(3-2) |
ECTS Credit: |
7.0 |
Department: |
Electrical And Electronics Engineering |
Language of Instruction: |
English |
Level of Study: |
Undergraduate |
Course Coordinator: |
Assoc.Prof.Dr. SERDAR KOCAMAN |
Offered Semester: |
Spring Semesters. |
Prerequisite: |
Set 1: 5670303
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The course set above should be completed before taking
EE438 OPTICAL COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS . |
Course Content
Introduction to geometric optics; ray theory and electromagnetic wave theory of optical propagation in fibers. Optical fibers and their transmission characteristics. Cables, connectors and couplers. Introduction to optical sources and detectors. Principles of optical communication systems, performance analysis and design.