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IO2653 Fiber-optical Communication 7.5 credits

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Course syllabus as PDF

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Course syllabus IO2653 (Autumn 2008–)
Headings with content from the Course syllabus IO2653 (Autumn 2008–) are denoted with an asterisk ( )

Content and learning outcomes

Course contents

Dielectric wave-guides: Attenuation, wavelength dispersion. Light sources: Semiconductor laser, light emitting diode, rate equations, output power, modulation, noise, laser amplifiers, chirp. Detectors: PIN diode, avalanche diode, responsivity, bandwidth, noise, Systems: Direct detection systems, heterodyne systems, attenuation limitations, dispersion limitations, signal dependent noise, additive noise, bit error rate, optical networks, solitones.

Intended learning outcomes

The course content is knowledge of fibre optical components, links, and systems. The system relevant parameters of devices are derived from a physical description, and these parameters form the basis for designing fibre optic links.

After a completed course the participants should be able to:

-Understand, describe, analyze, compare the most important devices: light sources, fibres and detectors from both physical and system point of view.

-Design digital fibre optic links and.

Literature and preparations

Specific prerequisites

No information inserted

Literature

Agrawal: ”Fiber-Optic Communication Systems”, third edition, Wiley 2002. Other course litterature includes collection of problems, old examinations and laboratory instructions

Examination and completion

Grading scale

A, B, C, D, E, FX, F

Examination

  • TEN1 - Examination, 6.0 credits, grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
  • LAB1 - Laboratory Course, 1.5 credits, grading scale: P, F

Based on recommendation from KTH’s coordinator for disabilities, the examiner will decide how to adapt an examination for students with documented disability.

The examiner may apply another examination format when re-examining individual students.

If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.

Other requirements for final grade

One written examination (TEN1, 6 credits) and lab course (LAB1, 1.5  credit)

Examiner

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Ethical approach

  • All members of a group are responsible for the group's work.
  • In any assessment, every student shall honestly disclose any help received and sources used.
  • In an oral assessment, every student shall be able to present and answer questions about the entire assignment and solution.

Further information

Course room in Canvas

Registered students find further information about the implementation of the course in the course room in Canvas. A link to the course room can be found under the tab Studies in the Personal menu at the start of the course.

Offered by

Main field of study

Electrical Engineering

Education cycle

Second cycle

Supplementary information

The course is replaced by SK2811 as from autumn term 2017.