Patent ID: 6509584
Filing Date: 2003-01-21
Classification: H01L

Abstract:
A method of making an optical unit comprising the steps of:forming a first lead and a second lead from a conductive member having a uniform thickness; forming a dent in the first lead, the dent having a bottom surface and a side surface; placing an optical element on the bottom surface of the dent; connecting the optical element to the second lead by a wire; forming a transparent protector for covering the optical element; and forming a resin package for covering the first and the second leads, the wire and the protector; wherein the optical element having an upper surface and a bottom surface opposite to the upper surface; and the dent is formed with an opening in a first direction in which the upper surface of the optical element is directed, and the dent is formed with an opening in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction.