Abstract: An optical package that includes a component for supporting a printed circuit board. The optical package comprises a housing containing a printed circuit board having a connecting edge for connecting to external components; an optical component supported by the printed circuit board; an optical connector for coupling the optical component to an optical fibre; and a support supporting the connecting edge.

Abstract: The present invention provides an interface adaptor for an opto-electronic device, the interface adaptor comprising: a first portion for receiving an optical connector; a second portion for receiving an opto-electronic device; and a third portion for connecting the first portion to the second portion, wherein the second portion comprises a first aperture to receive the opto-electronic device within the second portion of the interface adaptor; and a second aperture to receive the opto-electronic device, the first and second apertures comprising one or more projections located at the periphery of the apertures.