Optical attenuating underchip encapsulant

An apparatus for providing an electro-optic interface for exchanging information signals, such apparatus comprising:

• an optical array disposed adjacent an optically transparent substrate, with a plurality of transmission paths of the optical array passing directly through the substrate;
• an optically transparent underfill disposed between the optically transparent substrate and adjacent optical array;
• and
• an optical connector for holding a plurality of optical fibers and for guiding the plurality of optical fibers into alignment with the transmission paths of optical array;

An apparatus for providing an electro-optic interface for exchanging information signals, such apparatus comprising:

• the substrate;
• the optical array, having a plurality of optical ports, disposed adjacent the substrate, with an axis of transmission of the optical array directed towards a body of the substrate;
• and
• an optically transparent underfill disposed between the optical array and substrate, such that the axis of transmission of the optical array passes directly through the optically transparent underfill and body of the substrate.