Optoelectronics College (OEC) kits
We are pleased to have been involved in the development of the Optoelectronics College (OEC) project. Complete Illumination and Communication pupil kits are still available, and some items are available for separate purchase to enhance and expand experimental activities.
The kit was originally designed to provide meaningful and challenging investigations for junior school pupils, to encourage interest and uptake in STEM subjects. Some parts of the kit - particularly the LED Investigations board - have subsequently found application in more senior stages.
* For information on LED wavelengths etc. download the LED Data Sheet using the button at the foot of this page.
LED Investigations set
LED Investigations set
LED Investigations set
Order Code : 26-001 Price : £29.35
For investigating the properties of LEDs.
- brightness vs current
- brightness vs voltage
- turn-on voltage vs colour (wavelength)
- leads to estimate of Planck's constant
Supplied with battery box, voltmeter lead and full pack of "extra" LEDs.
Light Sensor set
LED Investigations set
LED Investigations set
Order Code : 26-002 Price : £20.10
Generates an output voltage proportional to irradiance (light intensity).
Use along with LED Investigation board to extend range and scope of activities, or stand-alone as simple light meter.
- on-board photodiode sensor
- switchable amplifier gain
- LED as "digital output"
- jack socket for optional remote sensor
Supplied with battery box and voltmeter lead.
Extra LED pack
Order Code : 26-011
Price : £3.70
Replacement / spares of pack supplied with LED Investigations board - diffuse red, clear orange, yellow, violet and white and two infrared LEDs
Linking Optical Fibre
Order Code : 26-003
Price : £2.50
30cm length 1mm clad fibre with fibre coupler at each end.
Links LED on Investigations board to photodiode on Sensor board to allow quantitative measurement of LED brightness.
LED / Sensor set
Order Code : 26-050
Price : £47.40
Special priced kit of LED Investigations (26-001), Light Sensor (26-002) and linking fibre (26-003).
Remote source and sensor
The remote source (LED) and sensor (photodiode) extend the range of experiments to investigate light transmission through air and light guides.
Remote LED
Remote Photodiode
Order Code : 26-012
Price : £5.75
Remote LED attaches to the LED Investigations board via the voltmeter connection. Brightness is adjusted by the on-board control.
Remote Photodiode
Remote Photodiode
Order Code : 26-013
Price : £6.60
Remote photodiode attaches to the Light Sensor board via the jack socket, disabling and replacing the on-board photodiode.
Original OEC "Illumination and Communication" pupil kit
I & C Pupil kit
Order Code : 26-100 Price : £70.50
The original I & C pupil kit as distributed by the Optoelectronics College, for investigation of LEDs, light transmission through air, light guides and optic fibres.
Complete kit consists of -
- 1 x LED Investigations Board
- 1 x Light Sensor Board
- 2 x Battery Boxes
- 2 x Voltmeter Leads
- 1 x pack "extra" LEDs
- 1 x Remote LED
- 1 x Remote Photodiode
- 1 x Set of Light Guides
- 1 x Pack of optical fibres (0.5mm, 0.75mm and 1.0mm) for linking above boards and investigating fibre characteristics
- 6 x Fibre Couplers (two each for each fibre thickness)
