The aim of this work was to achieve the knowledge of the fabrication and the characterization of Organic Light Emitting Transistors, OLETs, considered as one of the innovative technologies nowadays. The OLETs combine in a single device the electrical functionality of an organic field-effect transistor (OFET) and the light-generating capability. They represent a promising new class of organic devices with high potential for innovation in applications such as communication systems, advanced display technology, organic lasers, nanoscale light sources and integrated organic optoelectronics. In some way, this thesis has a pioneer character, both for our research group and for the country, since it combines different knowledge and skills about OFETs and OLEDs to achieve a new device. Actually, this work involved the systematic manufacture and characterization of several OLETs using different architectures employing commercial and noncommercial materials, such NT4N, P13 and a bilayer of C8-BTBT with TcTa:Ir(ppy)3. The devices were then characterized by electrical and optical measurements. The working parameters and properties were determined as well, highlighting the charge carrier mobilities and efficiencies obtained. The understanding and the implementation of a specific heat treatment in the dielectric layer was a fundamental part of this work for the manufacture of the devices which have different degrees of performance. With emphasis on the bilayer architecture, that presented the highest luminous power (4 microwatt) and efficiency (0,5 percent), inserting the devices manufactured in the category of highly efficient organic devices. Such fact shows that the fabrication and characterization of this new class of devices has been achieved.