Patent ID: 7455463
Filing Date: 2008-11-25
Classification: G02B

Abstract:
1. A modular optical device, comprising: a first fabricated package including at least one of a light source for generating optical signals and a light detector for detecting received optical signals, the first fabricated package having a first surface with at least one opening for transferring optical signals and a second opposing surface; a second fabricated package with an opening for accepting a component insert, the second fabricated package being oriented such that the length of the second fabricated package is essentially perpendicular to the second opposing surface; a lead frame that mechanically connects the first fabricated package and the second fabricated package and that electrically connects the at least one of the light source and light detector in the first fabricated package to contacts exposed in the opening of the second fabricated package; a component insert mechanically coupled to the second fabricated package and electrically coupled to the exposed contacts such that components of the component insert can electrically interoperate with the at least one of the light source and light detector to transfer optical signals; and a lens block mechanically coupled to the first fabricated package, the lens block configured such that one or more lens pins can mechanically couple to the lens block.