Method and apparatus for optical component mounting

An apparatus for mounting components, comprising:

• a mount body;
• a first means for mounting a first component with the mount body such that at least a portion of the first component extends out from the mount body;
• a second means for mounting a second component with the mount body such that at least a portion of the second component extends out from the mount body;
• and
• the second means for mounting includes an extended region wherein the second means for mounting has a length greater than a thickness of the second component, and wherein the second means for mounting shields the second component from light emitted from the first component.

A method for mounting optical communication components to a circuit board, comprising the steps of:

• securing first and second component mounts with a mount body in positions relative with each other;
• securing a first optical component within the first component mount;
• securing a second optical component within the second component mount;
• securing the mount body with the circuit board and providing positioning of the first and second optical components at a predefined distance above the circuit board to provide optical communication onto and off of the circuit board;
• channeling transmitted light from the first optical components;
• and
• shielding the second optical component from external light.