OPTICAL TRANSMITTER AND TRANSCEIVER MODULE FOR WIRELESS DATA TRANSMISSION

摘要

The optical transmission module has an array of infra-red LEDs (51) arranged in a regular, and preferably symmetrical manner in the cavity formed by a dome-shaped housing (52). The housing has a diffuser for apparent source enlargement. The LEDs are either individually or commonly addressable. Pref., the LEDs of the array (11) are located on a mounting base (10) such that the main radiation axis of the diodes is approx parallel to the centre axis of the housing. Infra-red light is emitted from the array through the housing (52). There is a substrate for circuitry underneath the diodes. A transceiver for wireless data communication and for use in connection with the module is also claimed, which incorporates a receiver consisting of photodiodes.