Patent ID: 6580614
Filing Date: 2003-06-17
Classification: G02B

Abstract:
An optical transceiver module for transmitting electrical and optical signals, the module comprising:a base made of conductive material, the base having side walls defining grooves and forming steps; a printed circuit board mounted on the base and having at least one grounding trace electrically connecting with the base; an electrical connector mounted to a rear end of the printed circuit board; a photo diode and a laser diode mounted on the base and electrically connecting with the at least one grounding trace of the printed circuit board; a pair of metallic latch members adapted to electrically and mechanically engage with an electronic device in which the optical transceiver module is mounted, each of the latch members comprising a retention portion fitted in a corresponding groove of the side walls of the base and a spring portion sitting on a corresponding step, wherein the spring portion extends generally perpendicularly from an outer end of the retention portion; and an upper housing and a lower housing mounted to an upper side and a lower side of the base respectively, the upper housing electrically engaging with the latch members, the upper housing having spring tabs engaging with metallic housings of the photo and laser diodes, the upper housing further having openings through which hooks and handle portions of the latch members extend outwardly, the hooks being adapted to engage with the electronic device.