E E 587 - Fiber Optic Networks

(3 units)

Prerequisite: E E 360 with a grade of “C” or better, or consent of instructor
Introduction to optical networks. Operation of optical fiber, semiconductor lasers, photo detectors, and fiber optic components. Modulation and demodulation techniques for fiber optic communication systems. Design of optical transmission systems

Letter grade only (A-F). (Lecture-problems 3 hours).