1. 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.