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13E063OTK - Optical Telecommunications

Course specification
Course title Optical Telecommunications
Acronym 13E063OTK
Study programme Electrical Engineering and Computing
Module Information and Communication Technologies - Audio and Video Technologies, Information and Communication Technologies - Internet and Mobile Communications, Information and Communication Technologies - Microwave Technology, Telecommunications and Information Technologies - Audio and Video Communications, Telecommunications and Information Technologies - Audio and Video Technologies, Telecommunications and Information Technologies - Information and Communication Technologies, Telecommunications and Information Technologies - Microwave Technology, Telecommunications and Information Technologies - Radio Communications, Telecommunications and Information Technologies - System Engineering
Type of study bachelor academic studies
Lecturer (for classes)
Lecturer/Associate (for practice)
Lecturer/Associate (for OTC)
ESPB 6.0 Status mandatory
Condition
The goal Introducing students with components, systems, and signal transmission techniques in modern optical communications. Gaining knowledge about the operating principles of optical fibers, optical transmitters, modulators, receivers, and amplifiers. Introducing students to the principles of optical link design.
The outcome Understanding the operating principles of the physical layer in modern broadband optical telecommunication networks and the principles of designing optical links with intensity modulation and direct detection. The acquired knowledge enables further advancement through familiarization with the principles of optical network operation and the components required for their implementation.
Contents
URL to the subject page http://nobel.etf.bg.ac.rs/studiranje/kursevi/ot3otk/
Contents of lectures Evolution of optical communication systems. Optical fibers. Dispersion, attenuation, and nonlinearity. Laser amplification, feedback, dynamic characteristics. Generation of RZ and NRZ formats. Photodetectors, performance parameters, noise characteristics. Optical amplifiers, multiplexers, demultiplexers. Transmitter and receiver design. Power and bandwidth criteria. Design of point-to-point links.
Contents of exercises The exercises include numerical examples related to the theoretical lectures. The laboratory exercises cover the characterization of optical fibers and laser diodes. Additionally, students will work on the SIEMENS hiT 7500 platform. Finally, the course includes simulation analysis and the design of optical links using commercial software.
Literature
  1. J. Crnjanski, D. Gvozdić:"Problems and solutions in optical communications", Academic Mind, 2018
  2. J. Senior, "Optical Fiber Communications - Principles and Practice," 3rd Ed. Pearson, 2009. (Original title)
  3. Gerd Keiser: ”Optical Fiber Communication”, 3-rd Ed. McGraw-Hill, 2000 (Original title)
  4. Godvin Agrawal, "Fiber-Optics Communication Systems“, John-Wiley & Sons, Inc., 1997 (Original title)
  5. L.A. Coldren, S. Corzine, M. Mašanović : “Diode Lasers and Photonic Integrated Circuits", John-Wiley & Sons, Inc., 2012 (Original title)
Number of hours per week during the semester/trimester/year
Lectures Exercises OTC Study and Research Other classes
3 1 1
Methods of teaching Lectures, auditory exercises, laboratory and computer exercises.
Knowledge score (maximum points 100)
Pre obligations Points Final exam Points
Activites during lectures Test paper 30
Practical lessons 70 Oral examination
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