US5170453A
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Optical module
Assignee: Sumitomo Electric Industries Ltd
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Filing: 1990-08-28
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Granted: 1992-12-08
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Expires: 2010-08-28
Abstract
Abstract An optical module comprises an optical connector, to one end of which one end of an optical fiber is connected; an optically operating element secured to the optical connector, the optically operating element being optically coupled to the optical fiber; electronic circuit elements forming an electronic circuit connected to the optically operating element; a substrate bearing the electronic circuit elements; lead pins consisting of inner and outer leads, the inner leads being connected to the electronic circuit; and a molded resin member holding as one unit the optical connector, the optically operating element, the electronic circuit elements, the substrate and the lead pins except the one end of the optical connector and the outer leads of the lead pins. The optical module is manufactured using a lead fram comprising a plurality of lead parts which are formed into the lead pins later; a frame for supporting the lead parts; a substrate forming part supported by a few of the lead parts; and a holding member for holding the optical connector.
Inventors
- 👤 Hisao Go
- 👤 Hidenori Takahashi
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 15:28
CPC Classifications
H; H10; H10F; H10F77/00; H10F77/50; G; G02; G02B; G02B6/00; G02B6/24; G02B6/42; G02B6/4201; G02B6/4256; G02B6/4262; G02B6/4265; G02B6/4274; G02B6/4292; H10W; H10W90/00; G02B6/4219; G02B6/4236; G02B6/4245; H10H; H10H20/00; H10H20/80; H10H20/85; H10H20/857
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 13
Claim 1
Independent Claim
142 words
An optical module, comprising: an optical connector, to one end of which one end of an optical fiber is connected; an optically operating element secured to said optical connector, said optically operating element being optically coupled to said fiber; electronic circuit elements forming an electronic circuit connected to said optically operating element; a substrate bearing said electronic circuit elements; lead pins consisting of inner and outer leads, said inner leads being connected to electronic circuit; and a molded resin member holding as one unit said optical connector, said optically operating element, said electronic circuit elements, said substrate and said outer leads of said lead pins; wherein said molded resin member comprises a transfer molded resin member formed using a mold die into which said optical connector, said optically operating element and said electronic circuit elements connected to a lead frame are inserted.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
142 words
An optical module, comprising: an optical connector, to one end of which one end of an optical fiber is connected; an optically operating element secured to said optical connector, said optically operating element being optically coupled to said fiber; electronic circuit elements forming an electronic circuit connected to said optically operating element; a substrate bearing said electronic circuit elements; lead pins consisting of inner and outer leads, said inner leads being connected to electronic circuit; and a molded resin member holding as one unit said optical connector, said optically operating element, said electronic circuit elements, said substrate and said outer leads of said lead pins; wherein said molded resin member comprises a transfer molded resin member formed using a mold die into which said optical connector, said optically operating element and said electronic circuit elements connected to a lead frame are inserted.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
19 words
An optical module as claimed in claim 1, wherein said lead frame includes said substrate and said lead pins.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
68 words
A lead frame for an optical module manufactured by transfer molding an optical connector, an optically operating element, electronic elements and a substrate, comprising: a plurality of lead parts which are formed into lead pins of said optical module; a frame part for supporting said lead parts; a substrate forming part supported by a few of said lead parts; and a holding member for holding said optical connector.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
68 words
A lead frame for an optical module manufactured by transfer molding an optical connector, an optically operating element, electronic elements and a substrate, comprising: a plurality of lead parts which are formed into lead pins of said optical module; a frame part for supporting said lead parts; a substrate forming part supported by a few of said lead parts; and a holding member for holding said optical connector.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
19 words
A lead frame as claimed in claim 3, in which said holding member is integral with said lead frame.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
38 words
A lead frame as claimed in claim 3, in which said holding member is in the form of a protrusion which is inserted into a ferrule insertion hole formed in said optical connector to support said optical connector.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
25 words
A lead frame as claimed in claim 5, in which said holding member has a cut at a portion where said holding member is bent.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
21 words
A lead frame as claimed in claim 5, in which said holding member is removed after transfer molding is carried out.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
23 words
A lead frame as claimed in claim 3, in which said holding member is shaped to hold an outside of said optical connector.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
30 words
A lead frame as claimed in claim 8, in which said holding member has a protrusion, said protrusion being secured to a stationary member after transfer molding is carried out.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
31 words
A lead frame as claimed in claim 8, further comprising a holding member in the form of a protrusion which is inserted into a ferrule insertion hole of said optical connector.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
21 words
A lead frame as claimed in claim 8, in which said holding member is removed after transfer molding is carried out.
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