Biasing of an electro-optical component

A method for operating an electro-optical assembly, comprising:

• positioning an electro-optical component comprising an optical region and a first and a second electrode coupled thereto, so that the second electrode contacts a conductive optical bench;
• aligning the electro-optical component while maintaining the contact;
• and
• coupling a transmission line, comprising a live conductor and a ground conductor insulated from the live conductor and a port adapted to receive a signal, to the electro-optical component, such that the live and ground conductors are coupled to the first and second electrodes of the electro-optical component, the transmission line being adapted to convey the signal between the port and the electro-optical component and to enable a direct current (DC) bias level to be applied to the electro-optical component independent of the signal.

A method for operating an electro-optical assembly, comprising:

• positioning an electro-optical component, having an optical region and a first and a second electrode coupled thereto, on a conductive optical bench so that the second electrode contacts the bench;
• aligning the electro-optical component while the second electrode is in contact with the bench;
• bonding a live conductor of a transmission line to the first electrode of the electro-optical component;
• providing a first ground section of the transmission line for connection to a ground;
• and
• connecting a second ground section of the transmission line, which is separated by a non-conductive gap from the first ground section and is capacitively coupled to the first ground section, to the optical bench.