Patent ID: 6757308
Filing Date: 2004-06-29
Classification: H01S

Abstract:
An optical subassembly comprising:a ceramic substrate comprising at least one layer having an electrically conductive portion; a metallic plate mounted on the ceramic substrate, the metallic plate having a cavity disposed therethrough; at least one optoelectronic device mounted on the metallic plate proximate the cavity, wherein said at least one optoelectronic device is electrically coupled to the ceramic substrate though the cavity; a lens frame having a receptacle and at least one first alignment means; a lens assembly capable of being coupled to the receptacle, said lens assembly comprising a lens array including at least one lens optically aligned with said at least one optoelectronic device; an alignment plate having a cavity disposed therethrough and at least one second alignment means arranged for cooperatively engaging the first alignment means; and a retainer mounted on the alignment plate for retaining a fiber stub assembly.