BIRLA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY & SCIENCE, PILANI
WORK INTEGRATED LEARNING PROGRAMMES
Digital
Part A: Content Design
Course Title
Optoelectronic Devices, Circuit & Systems.
Course No(s)
MEL ZG512
Credit Units
4
Credit Model
1-1-2
Content Authors
Kranthi Kumar
Course Objectives
No
CO1
To introduce fundamental understanding of the basic semiconductor physics behind
optoelectronic devices.
CO2
To introduce fundamentals of Optical sources and Detectors.
CO3
To introduce the optoelectronic modulation and switching devices.
Text Book(s)
T1
J. Wilson and J.Haukes, “Opto Electronics – An Introduction”, Prentice Hall of India Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi, 1995.
Pallab Bhattacharya, “Semiconductor Optoelectronic Devices,” 2nd edition, Prentice-Hall, 1997
T2
A. Yariv and P. Yeh , “Photonics - Optical Electronics in Modern Communications,”
Reference Book(s) & other resources
R1
S. O. Kasap, “Optoelectronics and Photonics: Principles and Practices,” Prentice-Hall, 2001.
R2
B. Streetman and S. Banerjee, “Solid State Electronic Devices,” 6th edition, Pearson/Prentice
Hall, 2006
Content Structure
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Elemental and Compound Semiconductors
Electronic Properties of Semiconductors
Optical Processes in Semiconductors
Junction Theory
Light Emitting Diodes
Lasers: Operating Principles
Lasers: Structures and Properties
Photodetectors
Special Detection Schemes
Solar Cells
Optoelectronic Modulation and Switching Devices
Optoelectronic Integrated Circuits
Learning Outcomes:
No
Learning Outcomes
LO1
To acquire fundamental understanding of the basic physics behind optoelectronic devices.
LO2
To develop basic understanding of light emitting diodes, laser operating principles and
structures
LO3
To acquire in depth understanding of photodetectors
LO4
To Develop basic understanding of optoelectronic integrated circuits
Part B: Learning Plan
Academic Term
First Semester 2023-2024
Course Title
Optoelectronic Devices, Circuit & Systems.
Course No
MEL ZG512
Lead Instructor
Kranthi Kumar Palavalasa
Content Structure
Contact
Seesion
1
List of Topic Title
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2
Sub-Topics
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Elemental and Compound
Semiconductors
Electronic Properties of
Semiconductors
3
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Optical Processes in Semiconductors
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4
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Junction Theory
5
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6
7
8
9
Reference
Elemental and Compound
Semiconductors
Wave nature of light, Polarization,
Interference, Diffraction, Light
Source Review of Solid State
Physics, Review of Semiconductor
Physics and Semiconductor
Junction Device Junction
Theory
Introduction, Photo
Luminescence, Cathode Luminesc
ence, Electro Luminescence,
Injection Luminescence, Injection
Luminescence,
T1-Ch 1
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Introduction, Photo
Luminescence, Cathode Luminesc
ence, Electro Luminescence,
Injection Luminescence, Injection
Luminescence,
T1-Ch 2
Lasers: Operating Principles
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Lasers: Structures and Properties
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Lasers: Operating Principles
Laser Emission, Absorption,
Radiation, Population Inversion,
Optical Feedback, Threshold
condition, Laser Modes, Classes of
Lasers, Mode Locking, laser
applications.
Classes of Lasers, Structure and
building, laser applications.
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Laser cont
Review session
Light Emitting Diodes
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LED, Plasma Display, Liquid
Crystal Displays, Numeric Displays
T1
T1-Ch 2
T1-Ch 5
10
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Photodetectors
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11
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Special Detection Schemes
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12
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Solar Cells
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13
14
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Photonics
Optoelectronic Modulation and
Switching Devices
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15
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Optoelectronic Integrated Circuits
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Review session
16
Photo detector, Thermal detector,
Photo Devices, Photo Conductors,
Photo diodes, Detector
Performance.
Detector Performance.
T1-Ch 8
Silicon Photonics: Integrated
Optical Passive and Active
Component
Photonics
Solar Cells ,Optoelectronic
Modulation and Switching
Devices
Optoelectronic Integrated
Circuits
T1-Ch 8
T1-Ch 8
T1 - Ch 9
T1 - Ch 10
T1 - Ch 12
Evaluation Scheme:
Legend: EC = Evaluation Component; AN = After Noon Session; FN = Fore Noon Session
No
Name
Type
Duration Weight
EC-1
Assignment-1
Open Book
10%
September 1-10, 2023
Assignment-2
Open Book
10%
October 1-10, 2023
Assignment 3
Open book
10%
November 1-10, 2023
EC-2
Mid-Semester Test
Closed Book 2 hours
30%
23/09/2023 (Evening)
EC-3
Comprehensive Exam
Open Book
40%
25/11/2023 (Evening)
2½
hours
Day, Date, Session, Time
Syllabus for Mid-Semester Test (Closed Book): Topics in Session Nos. (1 -8)
Syllabus for Comprehensive Exam (Open Book): All topics (Session Nos. 1 to 16)
Important links and information:
Elearn portal: https://elearn.bits-pilani.ac.in
Students are expected to visit the Elearn portal on a regular basis and stay up to date with the latest
announcements and deadlines.
Contact sessions: Students should attend the online lectures as per the schedule provided on the Elearn portal.
Evaluation Guidelines:
1. For Closed Book tests: No books or reference material of any kind will be permitted.
2. For Open Book exams: Use of books and any printed / written reference material (filed or bound) is
permitted. However, loose sheets of paper will not be allowed. Use of calculators is permitted in all
exams. Laptops/Mobiles of any kind are not allowed. Exchange of any material is not allowed.
3. If a student is unable to appear for the Regular Test/Exam due to genuine exigencies, the student should
follow the procedure to apply for the Make-Up Test/Exam which will be made available on the Elearn
portal. The Make-Up Test/Exam will be conducted only at selected exam centres on the dates to be
announced later.
It shall be the responsibility of the individual student to be regular in maintaining the self study schedule as given
in the course handout, attend the online lectures, and take all the prescribed evaluation components such as
Assignment/Quiz, Mid-Semester Test and Comprehensive Exam according to the evaluation scheme provided in
the handout.