Optoelectronics Devices 492,740+ Parts

Optoelectronic Device Category Description

Optoelectronics is a huge topic, widely used in communication, display, sensing, lighting, storage and other fields. As an electronic component distributor, Dasenic provides various optoelectronic component products and peripheral accessories.

Optoelectronic device definition

Optoelectronic devices are electronic devices that convert light energy and electrical energy into each other, and are widely used in communication, display, sensing, lighting, storage and other fields. Optoelectronic devices use the electromagnetic properties of light to achieve various functions by emitting light, detecting or modulating light signals.

Common optoelectronic devices

Light emitting diodes (LEDs) have the advantages of high efficiency, long life, and fast response speed. They are usually used in display and lighting such as LED lights, displays, indicator lights, backlight sources, and signal lights.

Liquid crystal displays (LCDs) display images or text by modulating the transmittance of backlight. LCDs are usually composed of a layer of liquid crystal material and two polarizing plates. The arrangement of liquid crystal molecules is changed by an electric field to control the transmission of light. They are usually used in televisions, computer monitors, smart phones, digital watches, dashboards, etc.

Optical fiber is a thin, long fiber made of glass or plastic that is used to transmit light signals. Optical fiber has the advantages of low loss, high bandwidth, and resistance to electromagnetic interference, and is particularly suitable for long-distance communication. It is used in telecommunications networks, Internet infrastructure, data centers, medical imaging, sensor technology and other fields.

Laser diodes (LD, Laser Diode) are similar to LEDs, but laser diodes can produce high-intensity, monochromatic and coherent beams. The light output power and wavelength of laser diodes can be controlled by current and temperature. Applications are in fiber-optic communications, laser printers, barcode scanners, laser pointers, and optical drives.

Solar cells are devices that convert light energy directly into electrical energy, usually made of silicon or other semiconductor materials. The efficiency of solar cells depends on the properties of the material and the wavelength of the incident light. It is usually used in solar panels, calculators, watches, satellite power supplies, and green environmental protection fields.

There are also some optoelectronic devices used in complex energy, technology, industry, and medical fields. For example: laser diodes are used in surgery and treatment; photomultiplier tubes are used in high-precision medical detection instruments. Optocouplers are used to isolate circuits and protect control systems from high voltage or electrical noise. Photodiodes, phototransistors, and photomultiplier tubes are used in various sensors, such as smoke detectors, automatic doors, photoelectric switches, and ambient light sensors.

The connection between optoelectronic devices and optoelectronic devices

Optoelectronic devices are the basic components of optoelectronic devices. They are combined and integrated with each other to give optoelectronic devices various functions and performances. Optoelectronic devices are the comprehensive application of these devices. Through system design and integration, photoelectric conversion and application in specific fields are realized. The two are interdependent and make progress together, which has promoted the widespread application and development of optoelectronic technology in various fields.