Patent ID: 6758693
Filing Date: 2004-07-06
Classification: G02B

Abstract:
An optical active connector plug for LAN, comprising:a modular plug type electric connector interface having eight wires/contacts wherein electrode terminals are formed to transmit/receive an electric signal; a receptacle for said optical interface; an optical sub module having an optical element, said optical sub module capable of converting said electric signal and an optical signal; an optical connector inserted into said receptacle; an electrical circuit electrically connected to said module, for driving, amplifying, and identifying said signals; and a connector case for installing a wiring board on which said optical sub module and said electrical circuit are mounted, said connector case including a metal piece covering said optical sub-module and a part of said wiring board, connected to a heat radiation via-hole provided on one surface of said wiring board, and an uneven surface partly provided on another surface of said metal piece opposite to said surface.