SAN JOSE STATE UNIVERSITY
COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING
DEPARTMENT OF ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
Tuesday – Thursday 14:30 - 15:45
EE 164
Room: E 232
FIBER OPTIC COMMUNICATIONS
Khosrow Ghadiri
Office: E 371
Office Phone: (408) 924-3916
Fax: (408) 924-3925
Email: kghadiri@email.sjsu.edu
Spring 2005
Office Hours:
Mon: 17:00-18:00
Tues: 16:00-18:00
Wed: 17:00-18:00
Thurs: 08:30-09:30
Website URL: http://www.engr.sjsu.edu/kghadiri
Course Description:
This course covers primarily aspects of photonic engineering including laser sources,
detectors, optical fibers, optimal modulation and transmission methods for optical fibers.
Optical system and optical network will be designed an analyzed.
Prerequisite:
EE161 (may be taken concurrently) or subject to instructor consent. Related background:
transmission of signals through linear systems; time-bandwidth requirements. Analog
communications; amplitude modulation and demodulation; angle modulation and
demodulation. Digital communication, Phase-locked loops.
Learning Objectives:
1. Understanding of Lightwave Fundamentals
2. The ability to assess which detector is appropriate for various light sources.
3. Possess an understanding of integrated optical waveguides.
4. Be able to correct apply Point and Counting Processes (Self-Excited Point and Doubly
Stochastic Poisson Processes) to optical communication channels.
5. Have the ability to determine the optimal modulation format for various photonic systems.
6. An appreciation for the practical installation and operational concerns present in optical
networks and distribution systems.
7. Ascertain optimal strategies for Hybrid Fiber-Coax Systems.
8. Perform a critical assessment of various system topologies found in free-space communication
systems.
9. Examine various Data Hierarchies used in Photonic Systems (SONET, SDH, Fiber Channel).
10. Technically describe the differences found in various multiplexing techniques and system
architectures (WDM, DWDM).
11. Critically review technical articles.
Relationship to Program objectives and ABET Program Criteria
Program objectives
(a) an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and
engineering
(b) an ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze
and interpret data
(c) an ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired
needs
(d) an ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams
(e) an ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems
(f) an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility
(g) an ability to communicate effectively
(h) the broad education necessary to understand the impact of
engineering solutions in a global and societal context
(i) a recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long
learning
(j) a knowledge of contemporary issues
(k) an ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools
necessary for engineering practice.
(l) one or more technical specialties that meet the needs of Silicon
Valley companies
Program Criteria
Knowledge of probability and statistics
Knowledge of mathematics through differential and integral calculus,
basic sciences, and engineering sciences necessary to analyze and
design complex devices
Systems containing hardware and software components
Course
learning
objectives
1~11
Level of
support
Advanced
15, 9,11
Advanced
5, 8
Advanced
.
1~11
6
.
1~11
Not Supported
Advanced
Advanced
Not Supported
Introductory
8, 11
Introductory
11
1~11
Introductory
Advanced
1~11
Advanced
Course
learning
objectives
4
1~11
Level of
support
Advanced
Advanced
1~11
Intermediate
2
In-Class Assessment Methods:
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Class participation
Homework
Two midterms and a final exam
Course Survey
Course Coordinator
Khosrow Ghadiri
Textbook(s) and Other Required Material
Fiber Optics Communications , Joseph C. Palais, Fifth edition Prentice Hall 2004.
Reference(s)
Optical Fiber Communications, Gerd Keiser, Third edition. McGrow-Hill. 2000
Fiber Optic Communications Technology, Djafar K. Mynbaev and Lowell L.
Scheiner. Prentice Hall 2001
Optical Fiber Communications, John M. Senior. Second edition Prentice Hall 1992
Fiber Optic Test and Measurement, Deniss Derikson . Prentice Hall 1998
Project(s) and Homework
Homework assignments listed in the Course Schedule represent a minimum number of
suggested practice problems for the students to solve to test their understanding of the material
covered in lecture and constitute 10% of course grades
Exam
There will be 2 examinations in addition to the final non-comprehensive examination.
The dates of these examinations are shown below. All exams will be closed-book and
closed notes. There will be no make-up exams. Any student who fails to take an
examination will receive a letter grade of F for that particular examination.
Grading
Letter grades will be assigned based on the distribution curves for each exam. The
overall grade will be ascertained from these letter grades using equal weight for all
three exams, class project, quizzes and homework.
Midterm 1
Midterm 2
Final
Project
Homework and quizzes
20%
20%
20%
20%
20%
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Honor Code
All students in the Department of Electrical Engineering are expected to subscribe to the
following Honor Code:
I have read the honor code below and agree with its provisions. My continued
enrollment in this course constitutes full acceptance of this code.
I will not:
 Take an exam in place of someone else, or have someone else take an exam in
my place.
 Give information or receive information from another person during an exam.
 Use more reference material during an exam than is allowed by the instructor.
 Obtain a copy of an exam prior to the time it is given.
 Alter an exam after it has been graded and returned it to the instructor for regrading.
Measures Dealing with Occurrences of Cheating
A. The student or students involved in cheating should get an F in the
evaluation instrument (paper, exam, project, homework etc.) and should
get reported to the Department and the University.
B. Second offense will result in suspension.
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DATE
TOPIC
READING
Thurs 1/27/05
Road map - Fiber Optic Communication Systems
Ch. 1
Tues 2/1/05
Fiber Optic Communication Systems
Ch. 1
Thurs 2/3/05
Geometrical, Physical, and Quantum Optics
Ch. 2
Tues 2/8/05
Electromagnetic Waves
Ch. 3
Thurs 2/10/05
Electromagnetic Waves
Ch. 3
Tues 2/15/05
Electromagnetic Waves
Ch. 3
Thurs 2/17/05
Integrated Optic Waveguide
Ch. 4
Tues 2/22/05
Integrated Optic Waveguide
Ch. 4
Thurs 2/24/05
Optic Fiber Waveguide
Ch. 5
Tues 3/1/05
EXAM I
Ch 1-4
Thurs 3/3/05
Optic fiber waveguide
Ch. 5
Tues 3/8/05
Optical Transmitters
Ch. 6
Thurs 3/10/05
Optical Transmitters
Ch. 6
Tues 3/15/045
Optical Transmitters
Ch. 6
Thurs 3/17/05
Optical Receivers
Ch. 7
Tues 3/22/05
Optical Receivers
Ch. 7
Thurs 3/24/05
Optical Receivers
Ch. 7
Tues 3/29/05
Spring Recess
Thurs 3/31/05
Cesar Chavez Holiday
Tues 4/5/05
Couplers and Connectors
Ch. 8
Thurs 4/7/05
Couplers and Connectors
Ch. 8
Tues 4/12/05
EXAM II
Ch 5-8
Thurs 4/14/05
Distribution Networks and Fiber Component
Ch. 9
Tues 4/19/05
Distribution Networks and Fiber Component
Ch. 9
Thurs 4/21/05
Modulation
Ch.10
Tues 4/26/05
Modulation
Ch. 10
Thurs 4/29/05
Noise
Ch. 11
Tues 5/3/05
Noise Detection
Ch. 11
Thurs 5/5/05
Optical System Design
Ch. 12
Tues 5/10/05
Optical System Design
Ch. 12
Thurs 5/12/05
Optical System Design
Ch. 12
Tues 5/17/05
Review
Thurs 5/20/04
FINAL EXAM 12:15-14:30
Ch 9-12
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