Abstract: An optical connector capable of precisely aligning optical fibers with optical devices in a passive fashion is presented. The connector includes a fiber block and a device module. The fiber block can receive optical fibers and where the cores of the optical fibers are positioned in V-grooves. The device module receives optical devices in inserts formed in the device module such that electrical connections can be accomplished between electrical leads formed in the device module and the optical devices. The fiber block and the device module include complementary alignment mechanisms so that a precise alignment of the optical fibers with the optical devices can be accomplished. In some embodiments, the complementary alignment mechanism can be alignment holes and corresponding pins formed in the fiber block and device module. In some embodiments, a cover latched on the device module includes springs which hold the fiber block firmly in place in the device module.