optoelectronic
- adjective
- /ˌɑːptoʊɪˈlɛktrɒnɪk/
- Specialized
- Many modern sensors rely on optoelectronic systems to convert light into electric signals.
- optoelectronic devices
- optoelectronic sensors
- optoelectronic and electronic
Examples
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The Model A37 miniature encoder is a 12-bit, single-turn, absolute rotary encoder with optoelectronic technology.
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So what are the other engineering challenges of making this kind of optoelectronic systems?
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In addition, novel cooling technologies that directly interface with electronic and optoelectronic chips must be developed.
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Access to the information displayed on the monitors is obtained by means of an optoelectronic sensor and vibrotactile output.
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Direct-bandgap materials, such as gallium arsenide and related compounds, are typically used in optoelectronic applications because of their strong absorption and emission of light.
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More recently, nanostructuring of multilayers has allowed the creation of a variety of nonlinear optoelectronic devices, such as lasers and light-emitting diodes.
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In addition to electronic ICs, the chip or device level of a computer can be composed of discrete or integrated devices such as detectors, diode lasers, and photonic or optoelectronic ICs.
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The optoelectronic devices in the new smartphone use light to improve camera performance.
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Engineers are excited about the potential of optoelectronic technology in enhancing data transmission speed.
Synonyms
Relating to devices that change light into electrical signals or control light with electricity
Surface Forms
Morphology
optoelectronic = electronic (semi-transparent) = opto + electronic
The term 'opto' is a combining form meaning 'light', which may not be immediately recognizable to all learners.
Etymology
The word optoelectronic joins the prefix opto- ('light' or 'seeing'), which you can see in optic or optical, with electronic ('electricity' related). So optoelectronic describes devices where 'light and electricity' work together, for example parts that change light into electrical signals or electrical signals into light.