Method of manufacturing a receptacled opto-electronic module
AssigneeOki Electric Industry Co., Ltd.
InventorMasao Asai
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Abstract
In an opto-electronic module including an opto-electronic unit and a receptacle, the receptacle has an outer indentation. When the module is assembled, the receptacle is held in a fixture with a projecting lip that fits into the indentation. After optical alignment, the receptacle is fastened to the opto-electronic unit by welding. The projecting lip prevents the receptacle from moving during the welding process, thereby assuring that optical alignment is maintained.
Claims8
A method of manufacturing an opto-electronic module having an opto-electronic unit for generating a light beam and a receptacle for attachment of an optical fiber cable into which the light beam is optically coupled, comprising
- forming an indentation in the receptacle;
- holding the receptacle in a first fixture having a projecting lip fitting into the indentation;
- holding the opto-electronic unit in a second fixture;
- optically aligning the opto-electronic unit with the receptacle;
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- fastening the receptacle to the opto-electronic unit by welding, the projecting lip of the first fixture preventing the receptacle from moving toward the opto-electronic unit during said welding.
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