Course code Course title L T P J C

ECE1007 OPTOELECTRONICS 3 0 0 0 3
Pre-requisite PHY1001 – Engineering Physics Syllabus version
v. 1.1
Course Objectives:
1. To introduce the fundamental understanding of the basic physics behind optoelectronic
devices.
2. To impart the fundamental and applied aspects of optoelectronic device physics and its
applications to the design and operation of laser diodes, light-emitting diodes, photodetectors
and light modulators.
3. To provide the development and application of optoelectronic systems in telecommunication
engineering

Expected Course Outcome:

The students will be able to

1. Understand the band structures of various types of semiconductors and choice

of materials for optical process in semiconductors.
2. Understand the basic concepts of optical absorption and recombination process in
semiconductors.
3. Understand the various types of optical sources, characteristics and their applications.
4. Apply, analyze and design circuits using optoelectronic components for various
applications and analyze their performance.
5. Understand the various types of optical detectors and modulators, characteristics and their
applications.
6. Exploit the way to improve the use of optoelectronic components in engineering modern
application systems and their longevity.

Student Learning Outcomes (SLO): 1,2,6

1. Having an ability to apply mathematics and science in engineering applications

2. Having a clear understanding of the subject related concepts and of contemporary issues
6. Having an ability to design a component or a product applying all the relevant standards
and with realistic constraints.

Module:1 Elemental and Compound semiconductors 4 hours CO: 1

Band structure, Direct band gap and indirect semiconductors, Transmission media and choice of
materials

Module:2 Absorption in semiconductors 7 hours CO: 2

Indirect intrinsic transitions, Donor-Acceptor and Impurity band absorption, Impurity band
absorption, Intraband transition and free carrier absorption, Franz –Keldysh effect and quantum
confined stark effect
Module:3 Recombination in semiconductors 7 hours CO: 2
Relation between absorption and emission spectra, Stokes shift in optical transitions, Band to band
recombination, Donor acceptor and impurity band transitions, Deep level transitions, Auger
recombination

Module:4 Light emitting diodes (LED) Sources 7 hours CO: 3

Double heterojunction LED, Surface emitter LED, Edge emitter LED, Superluminescent LED,
LED power and efficiency, LED characteristics-output power, output spectrum, modulation
bandwidth, reliability.

Module:5 LASER Sources 8 hours CO: 4

Absorption and emission of radiation, Einstein relations, Population inversion, Optical feedback
and oscillation, Threshold condition for laser oscillation, Broad area DH injection laser, Stripe
geometry DH injection laser, Single mode operation, Distributed feedback laser, Distributed
Braggs reflector laser, VCSEL, Temperature effects.

Module:6 Optical Detectors 7 hours CO: 5

PN, PIN, Avalanche and Heterojunction photodiodes, Photo transistors, Avalanche
multiplication process in APDs, Quantum efficiency, Responsivity.

Module:7 Optoelectronic Modulators 3 hours CO: 5

Basic principle, Birefringence, Optical Activity, Electro –Optic modulators, Acousto-Optic
modulators, Magneto-Optic modulators.

Module:8 Contemporary Issues 2 hours CO: 6

Total Lecture hours: 45 hours

Text Book(s)
1. Pallab Bhattacharya, “Semiconductor Optoelectronic Devices”, 2017, 2nd Edition, Pearson
Education, India.
2. John M Senior, “Optical Fiber Communication – principle and practices”, 2014, 3rd
Edition, PHI, India.
Reference Books
1. A K Ghatak and K Thyagarajan, “Optical Electronics”, 2017, 1st Edition, Cambridge
University Press, India,
2. Safa O. Kasap, “Optoelectronics and Photonics-Principles and Practices”, 2012, 2nd Edition,
Pearson Prentice Hall, India.
Mode of Evaluation: CAT / Assignment / Quiz / FAT / Seminar
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Module CO SLO

1 CO_01 1,2

2 CO_02 1,2

3 CO_02 1,2

4 CO_03 2,6

5 CO_04 2,6

6 CO_05 2,6

7 CO_05 2,6

8 CO_06 2,6