Optical module, method of manufacturing the same, optical communication device and electronic device using the same
US7160035B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 13, 2004 |
| Grant date | Jan 9, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 19, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01L2924/12043
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The invention provides an optical module that can reduce its cost. An optical module to which an optical fiber is detachably inserted, includes: a substrate with an aperture to which the optical fiber is inserted; a flexible printed circuit board disposed on one surface of the substrate and including: a base member with an opening in a corresponding location to the aperture; an interconnection layer disposed on at least one surface of the base member); and a connection section including a part of the interconnection layer exposed through the opening; and an optical element disposed within the opening of the flexible printed circuit board, and connected to the connection section, the optical element performing one of transmission and reception of an optical signal with the optical fiber.
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