Definition
optoelectronic
adjective
- of or relating to devices or systems that combine optical and electronic components to emit, detect, or control light
Usage: technical; commonly used in physics and engineering contexts
Examples
- Optoelectronic sensors are used in smartphones to detect ambient light levels.
- The company specializes in optoelectronic components for telecommunications.
- LED lights are a common example of optoelectronic technology.
- Optoelectronic devices convert electrical signals into optical signals and vice versa.
- Modern fiber-optic communication systems rely heavily on optoelectronic integrated circuits.
- The research team developed a new optoelectronic chip for high-speed data transmission.