Patent ID: 6326680
Filing Date: 2001-12-04
Classification: B29C,H01L

Abstract:
An encapsulated optoelectric component, comprising:an optocomponent carrier havingconnector terminals for electric connection, andan optical interface having inlets/outlets for light signals or having waveguide ends and being located on main portions of the optocomponent carrier,leadframe parts for electric connection to the connector terminals of the optocomponent carrier, andan encapsulating enclosure covering the main portions of the optocomponent carrier and the lead-frame fingers,wherein the leadframe parts compriseconnection fingers, which are electrically connected to the connector terminals on the optocomponent carrier and extend outside the component, anda flag attached to and located close to a main part of the optocomponent, the flag comprising a centrally placed hole, whereby a considerable portion of a surface of the optocomponent carrier is accessible through this hole.