Patent ID: 7486524
Filing Date: 2009-02-03
Classification: G02B,H01R,H05K

Abstract:
1. An optoelectronic transceiver comprising: a printed circuit board having a protruding subsection with electrical leads formed thereon; optical components coupled to the printed circuit board, the optical components including at least one of a laser diode, a photodiode, and a lens; a pin inserted into the printed circuit board from one side and soldered onto the printed circuit board, wherein the pin provides an electrical connection between the printed circuit board and a host device; a housing including a base, a cover, and an inner layer and an outer layer of sidewalls located between the base and the cover, wherein the inner layer encloses a portion of the printed circuit board and the optical components that emit electromagnetic radiation and the outer layer covers a portion of the inner layer to further shield electromagnetic radiation, the inner layer and the outer layer allowing the electrical leads and the pin to extend through the housing; and a connector secured to the housing, the connector having an opening to detachably receive the protruding subsection of the printed circuit board, wherein the connector supports a portion of the pin that provides the electrical connection between the printed circuit board and a host device.