Description

Theory
2

Laboratory
2

Instructors

Francisco Pereira

Contents

1. Introduction to Optical Communication Systems; emitter and receiver circuit, system design, digital and analog signal systems.
2. Optical Communications Networks: SDH, FTTx, MPlambdaS (MPLS) and Carrier Ethernet.
3. Multiplexing Techniques: WDM, DWDM
4. Optical Switching
5. Fiber Optic Sensors

Learning Outcomes

Understand the architecture and operation of an optical communications network;
understanding the medium access in the field of wavelengths;
analyze and solve problems on the routing and switching information in optical communications networks;
understand the operation and to use the various components of optical communications networks.
know the different components used in optical communications networks;
know the different methods of routing and switching networks used in optical communications;
analyze the different types of optical communications networks;
from a number of requirements, design an optical communications network.