Glossary

Optoelectronics


Term
Optoelectronics

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Definition
Optoelectronics is a branch of electronics that overlaps with physics. The field is concerned with the theory, design, manufacture, and operation of hardware that converts electrical signals to visible or infrared radiation (infrared) energy, or vice-versa. It is the study and application of electronic devices and systems that source, detect and control light.

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