Optical & Microwave Laboratory

Objectives & Outcomes

The student should be made to:

  • Understand the working principle of optical sources, detector, fibers and microwave components.
  • Develop understanding of simple optical communication link.
  • Learn about the characteristics and measurements in optical fiber.
  • Know about the behavior of microwave components.
  • Practice microwave measurement procedures.

At the end of the course, the student should be able to:

  • Analyze the performance of simple optical link.
  • Test microwave and optical components.
  • Analyse the mode characteristics of fiber.
  • Analyse the radiation of pattern of antenna.

List of Major Equipments & Software

  • Klystron Power Supply
  • Klystron Tube
  • Gunn Power Supply
  • Gunn Oscillator
  • PIN Modulator
  • Isolator & Circulator
  • Attenuator (Variable & Fixed)
  • Frequency Meter
  • Slotted Section
  • Detector Mount
  • Termination
  • Movable Short & Slide Screw Tuner
  • E, H & Magic TEE
  • Directional Coupler
  • VSWR Meter
  • Digital Storage Oscilloscope(100MHz)
  • Microwave Power meter
  • Horn Antenna, Radiation Table& Parabolic feedE
  • Micro Strip Training Systems
  • Network Analyzer (Scalar)
  • Universal Waveguide Stand and BNC Cable
  • Optical Power Source
  • Fiber Optic Power Meter
  • Fiber Optic Trainer Kit
  • Laser Trainer Kit
  • LED mounted source & PIN Diode
  • Signal Generator 1MHz & Pulse Generator 3MHz
  • Power supplies and Multimeters
  • Multiplexer and Demultiplexer Kit

Area in Sq.mts

160.96 Sq.m

Lab Incharge

Mr. Muthumanickam S