This thesis reports the investigation of the phosphorescent organic light emitting devices (PHOLED) based on low molecular compounds. The study was carried out by analyzes the optical and electrical characteristics of thin films of Ir3+: [Ir(t-pzp)2pic] and [fac-Ir(t-bupzp)3] and other complexes based on Eu3+: [Eu(DBM)3PHEN] and [Eu(DBM)3(DMSO)2]. In developing of PHOLEDs, technology, the doping of an organic matrix with these complexes has a fundamental importance. Therefore, in order to investigate these systems Ir3+ and Eu3+ organic complexes were used as doping with a variety of concentrations in different organic matrix. The results revealed that in the case of Iridium complexes the best values are in the range 13-15 percent. On the other hand, for the rare earth complexes the best concentrations should be greater than 15 percent in order to obtain a efficient energy transfer preserving the emission spectrum of the complexes. Furthermore, the use of the doping results in an increased of the external efficiency of the device. In this work, a methodology combining the XRF and RBS techniques was also developed which allows the direct determination of the effective dopant concentration in co-deposited films through a calibration curve. Finally, to increase the efficiency of the PHOLEDs, the effect of mechanical vibration of the substrate on the thin films characteristics during the thermal deposition was investigated. The results indicate a reduction in the clusters density and film roughness, and an improved homogeneity of the deposited films. The 40 percent increase in efficiency of the devices fabricated under these conditions is a clear indication that the technology holds promise for the development of efficient devices.