Patent ID: 6488416
Filing Date: 2002-12-03
Classification: G02B

Abstract:
An optical module comprising:(a) a receptacle part constructed in such a way that an optical connector or an end part of an optical fiber is detachably attached thereto; (b) an optical device; (c) a plurality of electric terminals capable of being reflow mounted; and (d) a plurality of studs that are able to fit in a mount board; wherein the plurality of electric terminals are provided in lines to form a first line of plural electric terminals and a second line of plural electric terminals, the plurality of studs are provided at least one of between the first and second lines and outside an area defined by at least one of the first and second lines and an extension thereof, and the studs are constructed in such a way that, when first and second optical modules are mounted on the same mount board so as to sandwich the mount board from both sides, underside to underside, ones of the studs of the first and second optical modules that have fitted holes fit together with others of the studs of the first and second modules through the mount board.