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Overview of optical fibre communications. Types and properties of fibres. Optical transmitters, receivers, and repeaters. Passive optical component. Optical modulation and multiplexing techniques. Fibre communication systems. Optical networks. Introduction to optical interconnects. Silicon photonics. Active optical cables. Recent trends in optical interconnects.
Learning Outcome
By the end of the course, students should obtain an overall picture of the history and recent developments of optical communications, and understand its advantages and limitations. They will acquire knowledge on the operating principle and technology of different key components in an optical communication system and optical interconnects. They should be able to apply skills for the design of basic fibre components, systems, and networks and carry out qualitative and quantitative analyses on their performances.
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Comparison between different lighting sources, lighting standards, basics of all-solid-state lamps, solid-state lighting systems, sensor fundamentals, signal conditioning, functional aspects of different sensors, sensor device examples, technology trend and challenges of solid-state lighting and sensor devices.
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Comparison between different lighting sources, lighting standards, basics of all-solid-state lamps, solid-state lighting systems, sensor fundamentals, signal conditioning, functional aspects of different sensors, sensor device examples, technology trend and challenges of solid-state lighting and sensor devices.
Learning Outcome
By the end of the course, students should demonstrate the following outcomes:
- have a brief picture of the technology aspects of various solid-state lighting systems and sensor devices;
- clear understanding on the physics of light generation from semiconducting junctions, important parameters governing the performance of high-power light-emitting diodes, system design consideration;
- clear understanding on the operation principles of common sensor devices and their design considerations;
- appreciation of technology trend and challenges of solid-state lighting and sensor device technologies.
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The course is designed for students to learn advanced image processing techniques and video technology. The topics cover characteristics of human visual system, imaging systems and color representation, image restoration, image enhancement, image and video segmentation, image and video understanding, motion analysis and relevant applications. Background knowledge on random processes and digital signal processing is required.
Learning Outcome
By the end of the course, students will be able to
- Understand the characteristics of human visual system the principle of imaging systems.
- Design and implement algorithms for image analysis.
- Design and implement algorithms for image restoration.
- Design and implement algorithms for image enhancement.
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Review of semiconductor fundamentals; Introduction to organic semiconductors; Applications of organic thin films as active components in optoelectronic devices including; Fabrication methods for flexible electronics; Fundamentals of photo-electric conversion; Basic principles of photovoltaic devices; Introduction to four-generation solar technologies; Light harvesting and management techniques; Applications.
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Review of semiconductor fundamentals: electron and hole, Fermi energy, generation and recombination, p-n junction. Introduction to organic semiconductors: morphology, electronic structures, optical and electrical properties. Application of organic thin films: OLEDs, OTFTs, photodetectors and sensors. Fabrication methods for flexible electronics: sputtering, CVD, VPD, inkjet printing, screen printing, etc. Basic principles of photovoltaic devices: absorption, photo-electric conversion, conversion efficiency, loss mechanism, carrier collection, device characterization. Introduction to four generations of solar cell technology: monocrystalline solar cells; thin-film solar cells; dye-sensitized solar cells; organic solar cells. Light harvesting and management techniques. Applications: manufacturing systems, reliability, life-cycle analysis, markets, and policies.
Learning Outcome
By the end of the course, students should be able to
- Gain the fundamental knowledge and skills in understanding the operation principles of flexible electronic devices and photovoltaic devices, and note the scope and limitation of flexible electronics and solar cell technology.
- Apply the learned knowledge and skills in solid state devices for analysis in various types of flexible devices and solar cells and their basic functionalities, basic device characterization techniques, and advanced device fabrication methods.
- Understand the technological impact of flexible electronics and solar cell technology to the society.
- Understand the basic physical principles and the engineering know-how of flexible electronics and solar cell technology for further specialization in areas related to display technology, solid state lighting technology, photovoltaic technology.
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Introduction to RF technologies; RF circuit design methodologies; Microwave CAD tools; Measurement techniques; RF power amplifier design; RF transceiver architecture; Modern wireless technologies; Noise & Linearity study of RF systems.
Learning Outcome
The laboratory work includes experiments and CAD practice.The characteristics of microwave components will be investigated.
