Aims

The aims of the course are to:

• To introduce the basics of communications system design
• To provide practical experience of electronic circuit design and construction
• To provide experience of optoelectronic technologies and their applications.

Content

Students work in groups to construct the system, but will be expected to manage the different stages of the design and construction appropriately. All reports are done individually, although drawings may be shared between groups.

Week 1

System outline and basic driver/encoder. First interim report.

Week 2

Receiver design and proposal for optional extension. Second interim report.

Week 3

System test circuitry and general testing. Optional design/construction.

Week 4

Final testing and finale: link up of individual systems. Final report.

MINI-LECTURES

Mini-lectures on optical communication system design and circuit design for the basic building blocks will be integrated into the first two weeks of the project.