Abstract: An optoelectric package comprising an elongated housing for fixedly holding an optoelectric module, and a cam-based delatching actuator mechanism fixedly attached to the elongated housing wherein the cam-based delatching actuator mechanism a mounting block fixedly attached to one of a first and a second horizontal side of the elongated housing, a lever arm fixedly attached to a first and a second vertical side of the elongated housing, and an actuator positioned adjacent to one of the first and second horizontal side of the elongated housing wherein the actuator is in mechanical communication with the lever arm.

Abstract: Optical alignment apparatus is disclosed that includes a heatsink positioned on a supporting substrate and a laser positioned on the heat sink. The laser defines a light emitting axis substantially parallel to the surface of the supporting substrate. A conductive layer is formed on the surface of the supporting substrate adjacent the heat sink and a dielectric layer is formed on the conductive layer. The conductive layer and the dielectric layer define a selected bondline thickness. An optical block is fixedly mounted on the dielectric layer so as to receive light along an optical axis substantially parallel with the surface of the supporting substrate. The bondline thickness is selected to align the optical axis of the optical block with the optical axis of the light generating component.

Abstract: An electro-optic package comprising an optoelectric module with a receptacle assembly, an optoelectric assembly fixedly attached to the receptacle assembly, the optoelectric assembly being in communication with the optoelectric module, wherein the optoelectric assembly includes optoelectronic circuitry and the optoelectronic circuitry includes at least one electrical connection for communication with external electronic circuitry, and wherein the electro-optic package forms a discrete package.

Abstract: An electro-optic module with an optical coupling efficiency, the module comprising a receptacle assembly, wherein an end of the receptacle assembly is capable of receiving a light guiding element and wherein an opposite end of the receptacle assembly is capable of receiving an optical lens assembly positioned therein the receptacle assembly. An optoelectric package which includes an optoelectronic device is capable of being affixed to the opposite end of the receptacle assembly wherein an optical axis extends from the end to the opposite end of the receptacle assembly such that the light guiding element and the optoelectric device are in communication through a lens included in the optical lens assembly. The optical lens assembly is held fixedly in place against an inward periphery of the receptacle assembly such that a distance between the lens and the optoelectronic device can be adjusted to adjust the optical coupling efficiency.

Abstract: Optical component mounting and interconnect apparatus includes a base formed of at least one layer of insulating material defining first and second opposed major surfaces. A plurality of vias extend through the base. The vias include a signal via and two spaced apart ground vias parallel with and on opposite sides of the signal via. The two ground vias are connected to ground to form a transmission line with the signal via. An optical component is mounted on the first major surface of the base with an electrical terminal affixed to one end of the signal via and a flex circuit is affixed to the second major surface of the base with an electrical connection to the opposite end of the signal via.

Abstract: Light source monitoring apparatus includes a light source having drive electronics for supplying drive current to the light source. A monitor diode is connected to the drive electronics for controlling the amount of drive current supplied to the light source. A lens system is positioned to receive the beam of light from the light source and transmit substantially all of the beam of light along an optical axis to a light terminal. The lens system includes a first lens element positioned along the optical axis and adjacent the light source and a second lens element positioned along the optical axis and adjacent the light terminal. A light reflecting surface in the lens system is positioned along the optical axis to reflect a portion of the beam of light at an angle to the optical axis onto the monitor diode.

Abstract: An optoelectric module includes a cylindrical ferrule defining an optical axis and having a first end constructed to receive an optical fiber aligned along the optical axis. A TO-can is positioned within the ferrule and has a first end with an optical element therein for conducting light therethrough. A base is affixed to the second end of the TO-can and to the second end of the ferrule. A laser is mounted within the TO-can so that light generated by the laser is directed through the optical element along the optical axis. A laser driver is mounted on the base and electrically connected to the laser. External connections to the laser driver are completed by either electrical traces on a surface of the base, vias through the base, or flexible leads mounted on the base.

Abstract: A radially symmetrical optoelectric module includes a receptacle assembly with a symmetrical tubular ferrule and a first lens. The ferrule defines an axial opening extending along an optical axis. The ferrule is formed radially symmetrical about the optical axis with the first lens engaged in the ferrule along the optical axis. One end of the ferrule is formed to receive an end of an optical fiber such that the end is positioned along the optical axis and adjacent the first lens. An optoelectric package includes an optoelectric device and a second lens. The second lens is positioned adjacent the optoelectric device and positioned along the optical axis so that light traveling along the optical axis appears at the optoelectric device and passes through the second lens.

Abstract: An optoelectric module includes a cylindrical ferrule defining an optical axis and having a first end constructed to receive an optical fiber aligned along the optical axis. An optical element, including a lens, is engaged in the ferrule between the first and second ends and positioned to convey light along the optical axis. The second end of the ferrule is closed by a base. An optical component is mounted on the base so that light is directed through the lens from the optical component to the optical fiber or from the optical fiber to the optical component. Either a laser driver or an amplifier is mounted on the base and electrically connected to the optical component and external connections are made to the laser driver or the amplifier by electrical traces on a surface of the base, vias through the base, or flex leads mounted on the base.

Abstract: Optical alignment apparatus includes a first element mounting a first lens and a light source and a second element mounting a second lens and a light receiving structure. The first lens is placed a first distance from the light source and is constructed to collimate light received from the light source. The first and second elements are mounted relative to each other to position the second lens a third distance from the first lens and to receive the collimated light from the first lens. The second lens is positioned a second distance from the light receiving structure to focus the collimated light on the light receiving structure. The first and second lens are constructed so that the first and second distances are dependent upon each other and the third distance is independent of the first and second distances.

Abstract: The optoelectric alignment apparatus and lens system includes a glass ball positioned to receive light from a light source along an optical axis. A second lens is positioned to receive light from the glass ball and to supply the received light to a light receiving structure. The glass ball provides most of the optical power of the lens system so that the second lens provides only minor optical correction. The lens system is mounted by means of a molded plastic body that extends axially along the optical axis with the second lens molded into the body. The body includes a light inlet end and a light outlet in a surface lateral to the optical axis and defines a glass ball receiving cavity adjacent the light inlet end fixedly gripping the glass ball.

Abstract: Optoelectric mounting and interconnect apparatus includes housing designed to be engaged in receiving equipment. An optoelectric module is mounted in the housing and includes a ferrule with a lens assembly engaged in the ferrule along the optical axis. One end of the ferrule is formed to receive an optical fiber positioned adjacent the lens assembly and an optoelectric device is affixed to a second end of the ferrule so that light traveling along the optical axis appears at the optoelectric device. A printed circuit board is attached to the housing and electrically coupled to the optoelectric device and has external equipment connections and at least one ground potential connection. A metal can surrounds the module and the printed circuit board so as to extend from receiving equipment to external equipment.