This project is ongoing. Applications are due by March 21, 2025.
The aim of the project is to develop a circuit for an LED and photodetector and to couple these to an optical fiber. Experience with circuits, Arduino and programming in required.
- Electrically interface the LED and photodetector with resistors and amplifiers - this needs to be done independently by a student by the end of the semester.
- (optional) Implement optical coupling into an optical fiber, ensuring efficient light transmission - help will be provided with this task.
Duties
Electrically connect light a light emitter (for example L11368 or L8013) and a photodetector (for example MTD6100PT PD). Test for proper operation and stability. This work needs to be done independently and therefore requires someone with prior experience.
I'M INTERESTED IN THIS PROJECT. WHAT SHOULD I DO NEXT?
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