optoelectronics

American  

[op-toh-i-lek-tron-iks, -ee-lek-] / ˌɒp toʊ ɪ lɛkˈtrɒn ɪks, -ˌi lɛk- /

noun

(used with a singular verb)

1. the branch of electronics dealing with devices that generate, transform, transmit, or sense optical, infrared, or ultraviolet radiation, as cathode-ray tubes, electroluminescent and liquid crystal displays, lasers, and solar cells.

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optoelectronics British  

/ ˌɒptəʊɪlɛkˈtrɒnɪks /

noun

1. (functioning as singular) the study or use of devices in which an optical input produces an electrical output, or in which electrical stimulation produces visible or infrared output

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Other Word Forms

• optoelectronic adjective

Etymology

Origin of optoelectronics

First recorded in 1955–60; opto- + electronics

Example Sentences

Other laser makers such as Applied Optoelectronics are expected to benefit from the rising tide of demand, Raymond James analyst Simon Leopold wrote in a note this week.

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Applied Optoelectronics is “expanding its capacity and should be a market-share gainer,” he wrote.

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In just a matter of days, Applied Optoelectronics has become one of the market’s hottest technology stocks.

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Applied Optoelectronics designs, manufactures and supplies high-speed optical transceivers, which are used to convert electrical signals into light for fast data transmission in data centers.

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Despite some “execution risk,” Koontz said the demand tailwinds, which have caused Applied Optoelectronics to boost its capital expenditures, will likely be “transformative to results.”

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