Patent ID: 6270262
Filing Date: 2001-08-07
Classification: G02B

Abstract:
An optical interconnect module comprising:a pair of rectangular configured circuit boards each having an outer circuit carrying side and spaced in close proximity to each other to define an inner plenum between the boards, and an open end;a mounting member engaging the circuit boards and securing the boards together to form a module;a plurality of electronic components mounted on the outer circuit carrying sides;a cooling core mounted within the inner plenum and engaging the circuit boards for cooling the electronic components mounted on the circuit boards as coolant is passed through the cooling core;at least one optoelectronic transducer assembly mounted at the open end of the formed module and operatively connected to a circuit carrying side of one of said circuit boards, wherein said cooling core engages said optoelectronic transducer assembly to provide cooling to the transducer assembly; andan optical fiber mounted in communication with said optoelectronic transducer assembly at the open end of the formed module.