ECE4809 Solid state lighting
Faculty of Engineering
ECE4809 Solid state lighting is a level 4, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Engineering, offered in 2023 in Semester 2 at Malaysia. It needs ECE2131.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2023
- Semester 2
- Malaysia
- Assessment
- No exam
- 6 tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2023 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before ECE4809
Prerequisites
Pass these before you enrol.
After ECE4809
No unit lists ECE4809 as a prerequisite in the 2023 handbook.
Enrolment rules
Prohibitions: ECE5885
Prerequisites: Or ECE2061
Overview
The unit introduces you to the new age of illumination using light-emitting diodes (LED) and their role in disruptive technologies such as human-centric lighting (HCL), horticultural lighting and visible light communications (VLC) alongside providing energy-efficient lighting. Topics include the basics of light, colour and human vision, radiometric and photometric descriptions of light, light quality measures, the characteristics of light-emitting diodes (LED), flicker, lifetime and reliability, LED drivers and the effects of light in the built environment in applications such as human wellbeing, plant growth and communication.
Laboratories cover radiometric and photometric characterisation of light using a spectrophotometer, the use of standard illuminants, working with colour spaces, performing lumen and light spectrum measurements using an integrating sphere and the implementation of IoT-based smart lighting control.
Offerings in 2023
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | Malaysia | On campus |
Assessment
- Active learning participationThreshold hurdle6%
- Laboratory sessionsThreshold hurdle20%
- Design projectThreshold hurdle10%
- Mid-semester testThreshold hurdle10%
- Research investigationThreshold hurdle4%
- Final assessmentThreshold hurdle50%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Apply appropriate theories to effectively design solid-state lighting or SSL systems, including the visual and non-visual effects, colour spaces, quality metrics, efficiency, LED characteristics and other aspects such as LED drivers, spectral sensors, smart lighting control and visible light communications of Li-Fi.
- 2
Assess the energy consumption of traditional versus SSL-based lighting approaches
- 3
Design and implement a system to solve a given complex engineering problem in the field of Intelligent lighting control using the knowledge of SSL.
- 4
Conduct experiments to investigate various relationships in photometry, radiometry, colour quality, the energy consumption of light sources and the implementation of IoT-based lighting control.
- 5
Assess critically the research literature in the field of solid-state lighting to evaluate recent findings and directions in SSL technology
Workload and teaching
- Workshops24 hours
- Laboratories22 hours
The minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of 3-6 hours of scheduled learning activities and 6-9 hours of independent study per week. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher-directed learning, peer-directed learning and online engagement. Independent study may include associated readings, assessment and preparation for scheduled activities.
Where it fits
ECE4809 is part of 1 area of study in the 2023 handbook.
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Associate Professor Vineetha Kalavally
- Chief Examiners
- Associate Professor Vineetha Kalavally
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for ECE4809?
You need ECE2131 before you enrol. Enrolment rules also apply.
When is ECE4809 offered?
In 2023, ECE4809 runs in Semester 2 at Malaysia.
How much work is ECE4809?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does ECE4809 have an exam?
No. ECE4809 has 6 assessment tasks and no exam.
Which majors and minors include ECE4809?
ECE4809 is part of Electrical and computer systems engineering.