The main optoelectronic technologies

There are several categories of optoelectronic technologies:

• Light-emitting diodes (LEDs): They are used to produce light from an electrical energy source. The advantages of LEDs are their low energy consumption, long lifespan and resistance to shock and vibration. LED bulbs have a very long lifespan of up to 30,000 hours, compared to 1,000 hours for conventional lighting, LEDs consume on average 6 times less than halogen lamps,
• Photodiodes: They are used to detect light and convert the light into an electrical signal. The advantages of photodiodes are their high sensitivity, low noise and fast response.
• Lasers: They are used to produce coherent and directional light. The advantages of lasers are their high power, their precision and their ability to transport information at high speed.
• Optical sensors: They are used to measure physical quantities such as temperature, pressure, force, etc. The advantages of optical sensors are their high precision, their reliability and their ability to measure quantities in difficult environments.