An opto-electric hybrid module (100, 200) having a transparent substrate for embedding a waveguide and for serving as a support substrate for several electro-optical components and for electrical conduits, wherein the transparent substrate provides for direct optical coupling between the waveguide and the electro-optical components, the opto-electric hybrid module (100, 200) comprising: an optically transparent glass substrate; an electro-optical component configured to serve as a transmitter or a receiver; an electronic component configured to amplify and transfer an electric signal to the electro-optical component; a planar light wave circuit configured to provide an opto-electronic signal communication path embedded within the glass substrate; an optical waveguide embedded in the glass substrate and configured to propagate a light-beam, wherein the waveguide is tapered to improve connection with the electro-optical component; and an optical fiber plug configured to provide direct connection to an external optical fiber; characterized in that: the electronic component is configured to channel electrical energy to and from the electro-optical component; the electro-optical component is a photo diode or an optical diode or a laser diode or a semiconductor device; the opto-electric hybrid module (100, 200) further comprises an electrical interconnection, located on a surface of the glass substrate and configured to provide electrical power to the electronic component, the electrical interconnection comprising co-planar or strip-line conductors to allow for improved Radio Frequency performance; the electro-optical component and the electronic component are enclosed in a heat sink encapsulation with a metal cap; the opto-electric hybrid module (100, 200) further comprises an inner surface and an outer surface, each having a printed circuit board thereon; the electro-optical component and the electronic component are completely sealed with a resin having light blocking characteristics to strengthen the opto-electric hybrid module (100, 200) and to prevent faulty electronic operation of the electronic component relating to impingement of light. an optically transparent glass substrate; an electro-optical component configured to serve as a transmitter or a receiver; an electronic component configured to amplify and transfer an electric signal to the electro-optical component; a planar light wave circuit configured to provide an opto-electronic signal communication path embedded within the glass substrate; an optical waveguide embedded in the glass substrate and configured to propagate a light-beam, wherein the waveguide is tapered to improve connection with the electro-optical component; and an optical fiber plug configured to provide direct connection to an external optical fiber; characterized in that: the electronic component is configured to channel electrical energy to and from the electro-optical component; the electro-optical component is a photo diode or an optical diode or a laser diode or a semiconductor device; the opto-electric hybrid module (100, 200) further comprises an electrical interconnection, located on a surface of the glass substrate and configured to provide electrical power to the electronic component, the electrical interconnection comprising co-planar or strip-line conductors to allow for improved Radio Frequency performance; the electro-optical component and the electronic component are enclosed in a heat sink encapsulation with a metal cap; the opto-electric hybrid module (100, 200) further comprises an inner surface and an outer surface, each having a printed circuit board thereon; the electro-optical component and the electronic component are completely sealed with a resin having light blocking characteristics to strengthen the opto-electric hybrid module (100, 200) and to prevent faulty electronic operation of the electronic component relating to impingement of light. the electronic component is configured to channel electrical energy to and from the electro-optical component; the electro-optical component is a photo diode or an optical diode or a laser diode or a semiconductor device; the opto-electric hybrid module (100, 200) further comprises an electrical interconnection, located on a surface of the glass substrate and configured to provide electrical power to the electronic component, the electrical interconnection comprising co-planar or strip-line conductors to allow for improved Radio Frequency performance; the electro-optical component and the electronic component are enclosed in a heat sink encapsulation with a metal cap; the opto-electric hybrid module (100, 200) further comprises an inner surface and an outer surface, each having a printed circuit board thereon; the electro-optical component and the electronic component are completely sealed with a resin having light blocking characteristics to strengthen the opto-electric hybrid module (100, 200) and to prevent faulty electronic operation of the electronic component relating to impingement of light.