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What is the primary focus of optoelectronics?
What is the primary focus of optoelectronics?
According to quantum theory, what constitutes light?
According to quantum theory, what constitutes light?
What is the relationship between wavelength ($\lambda$) and frequency ($f$) of light?
What is the relationship between wavelength ($\lambda$) and frequency ($f$) of light?
If a photon's energy $E$ is given in electron-volts (eV), what is the simplified formula to calculate the wavelength ($\lambda$) of the light in micrometers ($\mu$m)?
If a photon's energy $E$ is given in electron-volts (eV), what is the simplified formula to calculate the wavelength ($\lambda$) of the light in micrometers ($\mu$m)?
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Which section of the electromagnetic spectrum is primarily associated with visible light?
Which section of the electromagnetic spectrum is primarily associated with visible light?
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What type of light is often associated with industrial process control?
What type of light is often associated with industrial process control?
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In a common-anode seven-segment display, what is the typical voltage applied to the anodes?
In a common-anode seven-segment display, what is the typical voltage applied to the anodes?
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Which segments must be forward-biased to display the number '5' on a seven-segment display?
Which segments must be forward-biased to display the number '5' on a seven-segment display?
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For a two-color LED, what leads need to be forward-biased to emit red light?
For a two-color LED, what leads need to be forward-biased to emit red light?
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What color of light is emitted by a three-color LED when an AC current is applied?
What color of light is emitted by a three-color LED when an AC current is applied?
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What is a key component integrated within a blinking LED package?
What is a key component integrated within a blinking LED package?
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The voltage necessary for display in LCDs typically ranges from:
The voltage necessary for display in LCDs typically ranges from:
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In an LCD, a thin layer of liquid crystal is typically how thick?
In an LCD, a thin layer of liquid crystal is typically how thick?
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What type of LCD is constructed with one transparent glass sheet and another with a reflective coating?
What type of LCD is constructed with one transparent glass sheet and another with a reflective coating?
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Which of the following correctly describes the relationship between frequency and wavelength in the electromagnetic spectrum?
Which of the following correctly describes the relationship between frequency and wavelength in the electromagnetic spectrum?
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What is the primary characteristic of incandescent light production?
What is the primary characteristic of incandescent light production?
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Which of these describes the light emission that continues both during and after exposure to radiation?
Which of these describes the light emission that continues both during and after exposure to radiation?
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What is the typical forward voltage range for an LED, as indicated in the provided text?
What is the typical forward voltage range for an LED, as indicated in the provided text?
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What is a common application of infrared light?
What is a common application of infrared light?
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What is the fundamental principle behind light emission in an LED?
What is the fundamental principle behind light emission in an LED?
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In a common-cathode seven-segment display, what configuration connects all the cathodes of the LEDs?
In a common-cathode seven-segment display, what configuration connects all the cathodes of the LEDs?
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Which of the following best describes the relationship between LED forward current and light output?
Which of the following best describes the relationship between LED forward current and light output?
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What appearance do energized areas of a dynamic scattering display take on?
What appearance do energized areas of a dynamic scattering display take on?
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Which of the following is a main advantage of dynamic scattering displays?
Which of the following is a main advantage of dynamic scattering displays?
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How does a photodiode primarily function in terms of light detection?
How does a photodiode primarily function in terms of light detection?
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Which process is used to convert electrical information into optical information during recording on an optical disk?
Which process is used to convert electrical information into optical information during recording on an optical disk?
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What is the dark current of a photodiode?
What is the dark current of a photodiode?
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What is the primary role of the servomotor in a read-only optical disk equipment?
What is the primary role of the servomotor in a read-only optical disk equipment?
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What is the typical response time of a cadmium sulfide (CdS) photoconductive cell?
What is the typical response time of a cadmium sulfide (CdS) photoconductive cell?
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Which component is crucial in reflecting the laser light back after it interacts with the pits and flats on the optical disk?
Which component is crucial in reflecting the laser light back after it interacts with the pits and flats on the optical disk?
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What type of materials are commonly used in photoconductive cells?
What type of materials are commonly used in photoconductive cells?
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In what applications are photoconductive cells typically used?
In what applications are photoconductive cells typically used?
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How does a laser printer differ fundamentally from other types of printers?
How does a laser printer differ fundamentally from other types of printers?
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How does a phototransistor differ from a typical bipolar junction transistor (BJT)?
How does a phototransistor differ from a typical bipolar junction transistor (BJT)?
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What is the significance of the rotating polygon mirror in laser printers?
What is the significance of the rotating polygon mirror in laser printers?
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What distinguishes recording-and-reading optical disks from read-only optical disks?
What distinguishes recording-and-reading optical disks from read-only optical disks?
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In which application are laser diodes used for measuring distance?
In which application are laser diodes used for measuring distance?
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What type of information is stored in the form of 'pits' and 'flats' on the surface of a CD?
What type of information is stored in the form of 'pits' and 'flats' on the surface of a CD?
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What happens in a phototransistor when light is incident on its collector-base junction?
What happens in a phototransistor when light is incident on its collector-base junction?
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What is the main advantage of using a phototransistor over a photodiode?
What is the main advantage of using a phototransistor over a photodiode?
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What distinguishes the operation of a photo Darlington transistor from a regular phototransistor?
What distinguishes the operation of a photo Darlington transistor from a regular phototransistor?
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Which of the following applications is NOT typically associated with Infrared Emitters?
Which of the following applications is NOT typically associated with Infrared Emitters?
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What is the primary reason for the high power capacity per weight in solar cells?
What is the primary reason for the high power capacity per weight in solar cells?
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What feature distinguishes a laser diode from a conventional LED when operating below its threshold current level?
What feature distinguishes a laser diode from a conventional LED when operating below its threshold current level?
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Which characteristic of laser diode light contributes to its ability to travel long distances without spreading significantly?
Which characteristic of laser diode light contributes to its ability to travel long distances without spreading significantly?
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What is the primary reason why solar cells are considered to have unlimited life?
What is the primary reason why solar cells are considered to have unlimited life?
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Study Notes
Optoelectronics
- Optoelectronics is the study and application of electronic devices and systems that detect, find, and control light.
- It's considered a subfield of photonics.
- It's also known as optronics.
- It's based on quantum mechanical effects of light on electronic materials, especially semiconductors, sometimes in the presence of electric fields.
- It deals with the optical interaction on the electronic responses in some specific optically active semiconducting materials.
- Includes electrical-to-optical or optical-to-electrical transducers, or instruments that use such devices.
- Optoelectronic devices are typically semiconductors.
- Their operation relies on wave theory and quantum mechanics (e.g., the photoelectric effect).
- Light is described as electromagnetic radiation.
Quantum Theory
- Light consists of discrete energy packets called photons.
- Energy (E) = Planck's constant (h) x frequency (f)
- Planck's constant (h) = 6.624 x 10⁻³⁴ J-s
- Frequency (f) is measured in Hertz (Hz).
- Energy (E) is measured in Joules (J).
- Wavelength (λ) = speed of light (c) / frequency (f).
- Speed of light (c) = 3 x 10⁸ m/s
- Wavelength (λ) is measured in meters (m).
- Equation relating energy and wavelength: E = hc/λ
- 1 electron-volt (eV) = 1.6 x 10⁻¹⁹ J
- Converting energy from electron volts (eV) to wavelength (λ): λ = 1.242/E μm
Electromagnetic Spectrum
- The electromagnetic spectrum includes infrared light, visible light, and ultraviolet light.
- Each type of light has a specific range of frequencies and wavelengths.
Visible Light Spectrum
- The spectrum of visible light consists of different colors.
- White light is a mixture of all colors in the visible light spectrum.
- For industrial process control, it's often a diffused type of white light.
Color properties of light
- Red light has the lowest frequency and longest wavelength among visible colors.
- Violet light has the highest frequency and shortest wavelength among visible colors.
- Infrared light has a slightly lower frequency than red light.
- Ultraviolet light has a slightly higher frequency than violet light.
- Units of wavelength measure are defined for convenience.
- 1 micron (µm) = 1 x 10⁻⁶ m
- 1 Angstrom (Å) = 1 x 10⁻¹⁰ m
Light Types
- Incandescent light is produced by heating a source and is often associated with heat production.
- IR & UV light types produce virtually no heat.
- Incandescence describes the ability of a material to radiate light as a consequence of heating.
- Phosphorescence is the ability of a material to emit light both during and after exposure to radiation. The material becomes ionized by the radiation source.
- Fluorescence is the ability of a material to emit light during exposure to radiation. Luminescence only occurs as long as the radiation source exists.
Light Emitting Diode (LED)
- An LED is a semiconductor device that emits light when forward biased.
- It typically uses Gallium Arsenide Phosphide (GaAsP) and Gallium Phosphide (GaP).
- Light is emitted as electrons and holes recombine, releasing energy.
- LED maximum forward voltage ranges from 1.2 V to 3.2 V, depending on the device.
- LED reverse breakdown voltage spans 3 V to 10 V, depending on the device.
- Light output power is directly proportional to the forward current.
LED Applications
- Burglar-alarm systems
- Solid-state video displays
- Image sensing circuits
- Fiber optics
- Data links and remote controllers
- Seven-segment displays
- Numeric displays
Seven-Segment Display
- A seven-segment display comprises seven rectangular LEDs forming alphanumeric figures.
- Common-cathode displays have the diodes' cathodes tied together.
- In common-anode type displays, the anodes are tied together. The ground is used to illuminate the individual segments.
Two-Color LEDs
- Two-color LEDs have two independent LEDs (red and green) within a single package.
- One color illuminates when two specific leads (R and C for red, G and C for green) are forward-biased respectively
Three-Color LEDs
- Three-color LEDs have three independent LEDs within a single package.
- Each color illuminates when the respective leads are forward-biased
Blinking LEDs
- Blinking LEDs combine an oscillator and an LED within one package, creating a blinking light effect.
- These blink at about 3 Hz with a 5 V bias.
- The current when on is about 20 mA and 0.9 mA when off
Liquid Crystal Displays (LCD)
- LCDs either light or dark depending on the voltage applied to a segment.
- The voltage needed for display varies from 2 to 20 V based on the type of display.
- LCDs use less power than LEDs but have slower response times and shorter lifespans.
- A liquid crystal is an organic compound that acts like a liquid at room temperature; its molecular structure has properties usually associated with solids.
- LCDs transmit light through a thin layer of liquid crystal sandwiched between two glass sheets. The glass sheets have transparent electrodes on their inner surfaces.
- A reflective type of LCD has one transparent glass sheet and one with a reflective coating.
- Operates by applying an electric field that causes the liquid crystals to either absorb or scatter incident light, thereby showing areas as either dark or light.
Photodiode
- A photodiode is a semiconductor pn junction device which primarily operates in reverse-bias.
- It measures the current flow when no light is incident.
- The light turns the current on and off in nanoseconds.
- It's one of the fastest photodetectors.
Photoconductive Cells
- A photoconductive cell varies its resistance in direct proportion to the intensity of light.
- Photoconductive cells behave like common resistors but have no polarity limitations regarding circuit placement.
- Commonly made of cadmium sulfide (CdS) and cadmium selenide (CdSe).
- CdS is relatively slow at around 100 ms; CdSe is faster at around 10 ms
- Under no-light conditions, the dark resistance is high (1 MΩ or greater) and goes down to approximately 1 to 100 kΩ varying with light intensity
Phototransistor
- A phototransistor is a light-sensitive transistor similar to an ordinary bipolar junction transistor (BJT).
- It lacks a base terminal connection.
- It works on the principle of photons affecting the collector-base junction.
- Silicon NPNs are commonly used in phototransistors.
- They are typically packaged in a TO-type can with a lens on top.
Photo Darlington
- A photo darlington is a configuration of transistors where the first operates as a photodetector and the second amplifier via the emitter-base coupling.
- It has much greater sensitivity to incident light than a phototransistor, due to the higher amplification provided by the darlington circuit.
- Its switching speed is on the order of 50 ns, which is lower than a photodiode.
IR Emitters
- IR emitters are diodes that emit infrared radiation when forward biased.
- Greater forward bias current leads to greater intensity of emitted radiation.
- The radiation pattern ranges from widely dispersed to tightly focused beams.
Laser Diodes
- Laser diodes have a threshold current, where current exceeds a threshold, it moves from behaving like an LED to a laser.
- The emitted light is coherent and monochromatic with a predictable wavelength.
- The light emitted from a laser diode is collimated, meaning the emitted light waves are parallel
Applications of Optoelectronic Devices
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Laser Printers: Words and figures can be printed rapidly and clearly with laser beams. Components like laser diodes, lenses, rotating mirrors, and photosensitive drums are involved in the process.
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Optical Disks: Optical disk equipment (e.g., for CDs and DVDs) uses laser diodes, lenses, and photodiodes to read and/or store information digitally.
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Solar Cells: These convert light energy into electrical energy; the intensity of the light affects the voltage produced.
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There are many other applications
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This quiz explores the fascinating fields of optoelectronics and quantum theory. Discover how electronic devices interact with light and the principles behind photonics. Test your knowledge on the quantum mechanical effects that govern these technologies.
