摘要 |
A device or array of arrayed optical subassemblies includes modular units (70, 80) called one channel sub-assemblies. Each of the one channel sub-assemblies includes a small format optical subassembly attached to a substrate (40) and an optical coupling element all of which is connected to a base (50). The optical coupling element includes a focusing element (20) and a ferrule receiving bore (32). The arrayed device makes it possible to remove and replace one of the one channel sub-assemblies with another one channel sub-assembly. The small format optical subassembly of the one channel sub-assembly may be a transmitter to a receiver. Thus, the device is a modular, high-density, multiple optical transmitter/receiver array. |