JP2019135558A - Photoelectric conversion connector and method for manufacturing the same - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a photoelectric conversion connector and a method for manufacturing the same that enable an improvement in a degree of freedom in a design of a photoelectric conversion connector.SOLUTION: A photoelectric conversion connector comprises: a support medium 68; a photoelectric conversion element 69 that is provided on the support medium and can be connected through an optical signal to an optical fiber; a first resin member 66 that is molded on an upper part of the photoelectric conversion element; and a second resin member 67 that is molded on an upper part of the first resin member. It is configured that the optical signal transmitted between the photoelectric conversion element and the optical fiber passes through both the first resin member and the second resin member.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 4

Description

  The present invention relates to a photoelectric conversion connector, more specifically, a photoelectric conversion connector formed by two (or more) types of resin members, and a manufacturing method thereof.

  Patent Document 1 discloses an example of a photoelectric conversion connector and a manufacturing method thereof. The photoelectric conversion connector has a function of converting between an optical signal and an electric signal, and constitutes a photoelectric conversion device in combination with an electrical connector which is a mating connector. By using the photoelectric conversion connector, an optical signal from an optical fiber connected to the photoelectric conversion connector can be converted into an electric signal and transmitted to the electric connector, and conversely, the electric signal from the electric connector is converted into an optical signal. It can also be converted into a signal and transmitted to an optical fiber.

  The photoelectric conversion connector disclosed in Patent Document 1 includes a light receiving element as an optical semiconductor element that converts an optical signal into an electric signal, or a light emitting element that converts an electric signal into an optical signal, and the light receiving element and the light emitting element (hereinafter referred to as “light receiving element”) , A drive device for driving the light receiving element and the light emitting element together to drive the “light receiving / emitting element”), a support member for supporting the light receiving / emitting element and the drive device, and a plurality of terminal contacts that can come into contact with the terminals of the electrical connector as the mating connector Furthermore, wire bonding as a conductive material for connecting the light emitting / receiving element to the driving device and connecting the driving device to the terminal is included.

In the photoelectric conversion connector disclosed in Patent Document 1, all of the light receiving and emitting elements are integrally formed only by the first resin member, and at least the light receiving and emitting elements are sealed by the first resin member.
In the photoelectric conversion connector disclosed in Patent Document 1, only the first resin member is provided with a raised portion having a reflection surface for adjusting the behavior of an optical signal, for example, the optical axis, and The optical signal is transmitted between the optical fiber and the light emitting / receiving element only through the first resin member. Although the outer surface of the first resin member is integrally formed with the second resin member, the second resin member simply covers the first resin member and is sealed using the second resin member. There is no stop or behavior adjustment.

  In this way, the photoelectric conversion connector of Patent Document 1 seals the light emitting / receiving element only by the first resin member, adjusts the behavior only by the first resin member, and further only through the first resin member. Communication using an optical signal is performed between an optical fiber and a light emitting / receiving element.

Japanese Patent No. 5331737

  It is known that a semiconductor such as a light emitting / receiving element is easily changed chemically. For this reason, when sealing the light emitting / receiving element, in general, careful attention should be paid to the selection of the sealing material, for example, to suppress the impurity ion content as much as possible so as not to cause chemical destruction of the light receiving / emitting element. Is required. Therefore, for example, the material of the first resin member in Patent Document 1 is subject to great restrictions in relation to sealing.

  In addition, high-precision molding and fine shapes are required to adjust the behavior, but high-precision molds are required to perform transfer molding, resulting in increased manufacturing costs. In addition, high-density molding (multiple production) becomes difficult. Moreover, since the resin flow and pressure at the time of molding are relatively large in injection molding, there is a high risk that the light receiving and emitting elements and the wire bonding disposed at the periphery thereof will be broken and deformed. For this reason, a great restriction is imposed on the first resin member even in relation to molding.

  Furthermore, in the photoelectric conversion connector disclosed in Patent Document 1, since an optical signal is transmitted between the optical fiber and the light emitting / receiving element only through the first resin member, for example, behavior adjustment using the second resin member is performed. This cannot be done, and a great restriction is imposed from the viewpoint of optical design.

  As described above, the light emitting / receiving element is sealed only by the first resin member, the behavior is adjusted only by the first resin member, and further, only between the optical fiber and the light emitting / receiving element through the first resin member. In the configuration of Patent Document 1 that performs communication using optical signals, various restrictions are imposed on the first resin member in particular, and as a result, the degree of freedom in designing the photoelectric conversion connector is reduced. .

  The patented invention of the present application has been made to solve these conventional problems, and aims to increase the degree of freedom in designing the photoelectric conversion connector.

An photoelectric conversion connector according to an aspect of the present invention includes a support and a photoelectric conversion element that is provided on the support and can be connected to an optical fiber through an optical signal, and is provided above the photoelectric conversion element. A molded first resin member, a second resin member molded on top of the first resin member, an optical signal transmitted between the photoelectric conversion element and the optical fiber, and the first resin member and the optical fiber It passes through both of the second resin members.
According to this embodiment, an optical signal transmitted between the photoelectric conversion element and the optical fiber passes through two (or more) resin members such as the first resin member and the second resin member. The degree of freedom in designing the photoelectric conversion connector can be increased by performing high-precision molding using two resin members and eliminating the need for high-precision processing and fine shapes for the first resin member.

In the photoelectric conversion connector of the above aspect, the photoelectric conversion element may be sealed with the first resin member.
In this embodiment, since two types (or more) of resin members such as the first resin member and the second resin member are used, the first resin member can be specialized in sealing. Furthermore, for the first resin member, for example, a material having a content of impurity ions suppressed as much as possible can be used as a resin material so as not to chemically destroy a built-in semiconductor such as a photoelectric conversion element. Instead of injection molding, transfer molding can be used.

The photoelectric conversion connector according to the aspect described above may further include wire bonding provided on the support, and the wire bonding may be sealed together with the optical conversion element by the first resin member.
When general injection molding is used, wiring, for example, wire bonding, may be deformed by the resin flow and pressure during molding, as in the case of the optical conversion element, but in this embodiment, the first resin Because two types (or more) of resin, such as a member and a second resin member, are used, the first resin member uses transfer molding instead of injection molding, and for such wire bonding, along with the optical conversion element, The first resin member can be sealed.

Furthermore, in the photoelectric conversion connector of the above aspect, the refractive index of the first resin member and the refractive index of the second resin member may be different from each other.
In this embodiment, since two types (or more) of resin members such as a first resin member and a second resin member are used, different refractive indexes can be set for the first resin member and the second resin member, The combination of these at least two types of refractive indexes can increase the degree of freedom in optical design.

In the photoelectric conversion connector according to the aspect described above, means for adjusting the optical axis of the optical signal may be provided only on the second resin member or on both the first resin member and the second resin member. Good.
In this embodiment, since two types (or more) of resins, such as a first resin member and a second resin member, are used, transfer molding is used for the first resin member, and injection molding is used for the second resin member. Is possible. As a result, for the second resin member, the behavior adjusting means can be easily formed by high-precision molding or injection molding suitable for a fine shape. In addition, since the first resin member and the second resin member are both molded products, it is possible to provide a behavior adjusting means on the first resin member if high-precision molding or a fine shape is not required. The degree of freedom in optical design can be increased by a combination of at least two kinds of behavior adjusting means.

Furthermore, in the photoelectric conversion connector according to the above aspect, the behavior adjusting means of the first resin member includes a light receiving surface disposed to face a tip of the optical fiber, and the light receiving surface is formed from the optical fiber. An acute angle or an obtuse angle may be set with respect to the traveling direction of light.
Since the light receiving surface is set at an acute angle or an obtuse angle with respect to the traveling direction of the light from the optical fiber, reflected return light from the light receiving surface to the optical fiber can be reduced.
Furthermore, in the photoelectric conversion connector of the above aspect, the behavior adjusting means of the second resin member includes a light receiving surface disposed to face the photoelectric conversion element, and the light receiving surface is the photoelectric conversion device. An acute angle or an obtuse angle may be set with respect to the traveling direction of light from the element.
Since the light receiving surface is set at an acute angle or an obtuse angle with respect to the traveling direction of the light from the photoelectric conversion element, the reflected return light from the light receiving surface with respect to the photoelectric conversion element can be reduced.

In the photoelectric conversion connector of the above aspect, the first resin member may be a transparent thermosetting epoxy or a transparent silicone resin, and the second resin member may be a polyetherimide or a polycarbonate. Good.
In this embodiment, since two types (or more) of resin members such as the first resin member and the second resin member are used, a resin member suitable for each resin member can be selected.

  Moreover, the photoelectric conversion apparatus containing the photoelectric conversion connector of the said aspect and the electrical connector connected with this photoelectric conversion connector is provided.

According to an aspect of the present invention, there is provided a method of manufacturing an optical / electrical conversion connector, the step of forming an upper portion of an optical conversion element provided on a support with a first resin member, and an upper portion of the first resin member with a second resin member. And an optical signal transmitted between the photoelectric conversion element and the optical fiber passes through both the first resin member and the second resin member.
According to this configuration, the photoelectric conversion connector performs communication using the optical signal between the photoelectric conversion element and the optical fiber through two types (or more) of resin members such as the first resin member and the second resin member. A novel manufacturing method is provided.

In the method of manufacturing an optoelectric conversion connector according to an aspect of the present invention, the first resin member may be molded by transfer molding, and the second resin member may be molded by injection molding.
In this embodiment, since two types (or more) of resin members such as a first resin member and a second resin member are used, transfer molding is used for the first resin member, and injection molding is used for the second resin member. Is also possible.

In the method for manufacturing an optoelectric conversion connector according to the aspect of the present invention, the curing time of the first resin member may be longer than the curing time of the second resin member.
In this embodiment, since two types (or more) of resin members such as the first resin member and the second resin member are used, for example, a member having a longer curing time than the second resin member is selected for the first resin member. By doing so, especially about the 1st resin member, the balance of the process time at the time of manufacture can be taken by aiming at high density (multiple picking) at the time of shaping | molding.

  Furthermore, in the manufacturing method of the photoelectric conversion connector according to the aspect of the present invention, the first resin member is a transparent thermosetting epoxy or a transparent silicone resin, and the second resin member is a polyetherimide, or Polycarbonate may be used.

  ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, the freedom degree of design of a photoelectric conversion connector can be raised.

It is the upper side perspective view and bottom side perspective view of the photoelectric conversion connector by one Embodiment of this invention. It is a perspective view of the electrical connector which can be fitted with the photoelectric conversion connector of FIG. It is a disassembled perspective view of the photoelectric conversion connector of FIG. It is a centerline sectional view of the photoelectric conversion connector of FIG. It is a figure explaining the optical axis adjustment method. It is a figure which shows the modification of a behavior adjustment means.

  Hereinafter, a photoelectric conversion connector and a manufacturing method thereof according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings.

  FIGS. 1A and 1B show a top perspective view and a bottom perspective view of a photoelectric conversion connector 20 according to an embodiment of the present invention, respectively, and FIG. 2 shows the photoelectric conversion connector 20. FIG. 6 shows a perspective view of an electrical connector 90 that can be mated with The photoelectric conversion connector 20 can constitute a photoelectric conversion device by fitting with the electrical connector 90.

The electrical connector 90 includes a housing 96 formed of an insulating material such as resin, and a terminal 91 provided at the bottom of the housing 96. A fitting recess 92 for fitting the photoelectric conversion connector 20 is formed in the center of the housing 96. One end portion side of the terminal 91 is formed as a connection portion 91a fixed to a substrate (not shown), and the other end portion is formed as a contact portion 91b protruding in a mountain shape toward the top. Has been.
When the photoelectric conversion connector 20 and the electrical connector 90 are fitted, the photoelectric conversion device, through the contact between the contact portion 91b of the terminal 91 of the electrical connector 90 and the terminal contact 68 ′ exposed at the bottom of the photoelectric conversion connector 20, Furthermore, communication through an electrical signal is performed between the optical fiber 10 (FIG. 5 described later) connected thereto and the substrate.

  3 is an exploded perspective view of the photoelectric conversion connector 20, and FIG. 4 is a further sectional view of the center line of the photoelectric conversion connector 20. The photoelectric conversion connector 20 includes a resin member (second resin member) 67 as a main body, a support 68 disposed on the bottom side 65 of the resin member 67, and a resin member (first resin) covering the support 68. Member) 66. The support 68 may be a lead frame as well as a normal substrate. The board is preferably provided with a connector contact pad. In the case of a lead frame, the frame is formed as a connector contact in a later process.

  The resin member 67 is provided with a positioning groove 56 penetrating vertically along the axial direction of the optical fiber (the direction of the arrow “A” in the drawing). The core of the optical fiber may be inserted into the positioning groove 56 along the axial direction “A”. In order to facilitate the insertion, the insertion side of the core wire may be formed wide. For the same reason, a guide taper 58 that is gently inclined toward the innermost part of the positioning groove 56 may be provided. At the innermost position of the positioning groove 56, there is provided a reflective portion 60 having a substantially triangular shape in side view, which is formed by providing the resin member 67 with the groove 56 '. On the back surface of the reflection unit 60, an optical axis adjustment mirror 63 is formed as means for adjusting the behavior of the optical signal, for example, the optical axis. Since the optical axis adjusting mirror 63 is formed in a spherical shape, it has a condensing function in addition to a reflecting function.

  Conversion between the optical signal and the electric signal can be performed by a photoelectric conversion element 69 provided on the support 68. The photoelectric conversion element 69 here includes, for example, a light receiving element (for example, a photodiode (PD)) as an optical semiconductor element for converting an optical signal into an electric signal, and a surface emitting type as an optical semiconductor element. Of light emitting elements (for example, vertical cavity surface emitting (VCSEL) laser type light emitting elements). Either may be selected according to the situation. More specifically, for example, an LED, a semiconductor laser, a photodiode, and the like are included.

  On the support 68, in addition to the photoelectric conversion element 69, a drive device 69a for driving the photoelectric conversion element 69, a wiring 69b such as wire bonding or a lead wire, and other wiring 69c are mounted. Is done. The drive device 69a here includes, for example, a transimpedance amplifier / limiting amplifier (TIA / LA) when the photoelectric conversion element 69 is a light receiving element, and the photoelectric conversion element 69 is a light emitting element. The case includes, for example, a VCSEL driver and in any case can be electrically connected to the terminal contact 68 '. A plurality of terminals as terminal contacts 68 ′ that contact the electrical connector may be embedded in the support 68. These terminals may be part of the drive device 69a. For example, the wire bonding 69b is used as a conductive material that connects the photoelectric conversion element 69 to the drive device 69a and connects the drive device 69a to a terminal or other wiring 69c.

  Each element on the support 68 is protected by a resin member (first resin member) 66. The photoelectric conversion element 69, the drive device 69a, and the wire bonding 69b except for the wiring 69c are preferably completely sealed by the resin member 66. A terminal contact 68 ′ provided on the support 68 is exposed on the bottom surface of the support 68. These terminal contacts 68 ′ are electrically connected to a wiring 69 c disposed on the front side of the support 68 through, for example, a via provided in the support 68.

  On the upper surface of the resin member 66, a convex lens 66 ′ capable of adjusting the behavior of the optical signal, for example, the optical axis, is formed by providing a recess 66 ″ projecting inward. Since the surface is spherical, the convex lens 66 ′ has a light collecting function, for example, similar to the optical axis adjustment mirror 63, which is a behavior adjustment unit of the resin member 67. These convex lens 66 ′ and the optical axis adjustment mirror 63 cooperates to function as a means for adjusting the behavior of the optical signal, for example, the optical axis. In the present embodiment, the depression 66 ″ is used. In addition, a convex portion projecting outward may be provided. Similarly, the surface of the convex lens 66 'does not necessarily have to be a spherical surface, and may be an aspherical surface depending on the usage.

An example of the optical axis adjustment method using the convex lens 66 ′ and the optical axis adjustment mirror 63 will be described with reference to FIG.
In the example of FIG. 5, unlike the one shown in FIG. 1 and the like, a cover 52 that covers the photoelectric conversion connector 20 is shown, but the cover 52 is not necessarily required. When the cover 52 is provided, in order to facilitate the insertion of the core wire 11, the insertion side of the core wire 11 is made wide like the positioning groove 56, and a taper 58 ′ is provided at a corresponding portion of the taper 58. Is preferred.

The optical fiber 10 installed in the photoelectric conversion connector 20 may be considered to be the same as that generally used. That is, it has a core wire 11 composed of a core 12 and a clad 13 at the center, and further has a coating 14 covering the outer periphery of the core wire 11. The optical fiber 10 is preferably a multimode fiber, and the material may be plastic or quartz. Signal transmission from the optical fiber 10 to the terminals of the electrical connector is performed in the following procedure.
The optical signal emitted from the tip 11 ′ of the core wire 11, as indicated by the optical axis 61, first spreads slightly in the traveling direction, and is an interface disposed facing the tip 11 ′ of the core wire 11. The light is taken into the reflecting portion 60 through the (light receiving surface) 57. The optical signal taken into the reflecting part 60 is converted into a substantially right angle by the optical axis adjusting mirror 63 formed on the resin member 67 and is condensed toward the convex lens 66 ′. The optical signal collected by the convex lens 66 ′ then enters the photoelectric conversion element 69. The incident optical signal is converted into an electrical signal by the photoelectric conversion element 69 and then exposed to the outside through contact between the terminal of the electrical connector and the terminal contact 68 ′ exposed at the bottom of the support 68 of the photoelectric conversion connector 20. It is taken out. The interface 57 of the reflecting portion 60 is set at an acute angle or an obtuse angle with respect to the traveling direction of light from the optical fiber 10 (the arrow “A” in the figure), and therefore, the reflection from the interface 57 with respect to the optical fiber 10. Return light can be reduced.

Conversely, signal transmission from the terminal of the electrical connector to the optical fiber 10 installed in the photoelectric conversion connector 20 is performed in the reverse order of the above.
The electrical signal captured through the contact between the terminal of the electrical connector and the terminal contact 68 ′ exposed at the bottom of the support 68 of the photoelectric conversion connector 20 is first shown as an optical axis 61 as shown in FIG. After being converted into an optical signal through the electric conversion element 69, it is guided to a convex lens 66 'disposed opposite to the photoelectric conversion element 69 while slightly expanding in the traveling direction. Thereafter, the light is condensed toward the optical axis adjusting mirror 63 through the interface (light emitting surface) of the convex lens 66 ′. Thereafter, the optical signal is redirected to a substantially right angle by an optical axis adjusting mirror 63 formed on the resin member 67, condensed toward the interface 57, passes through the interface 57, and is disposed opposite to the interface 57. It is transmitted from the tip 11 ′ of the core wire 11 to the optical fiber 10. Although the interface of the convex lens 66 ′ is accompanied by a curve, as with the interface 57 of the reflecting portion 60, the entire surface is directed to the traveling direction of light from the photoelectric conversion element 69 (arrow “B” in the figure). Therefore, the reflected return light from the interface with respect to the photoelectric conversion element 69 can be reduced.

  As described above, according to the present embodiment, a plurality of optical axis adjusting means such as the convex lens 66 ′ of the resin member 66 and the optical axis adjusting mirror 63 of the resin member 67 are provided. In addition, optical functions such as refraction and reflection can be provided to increase the degree of freedom in optical design.

  In addition, since an optical signal transmitted between the photoelectric conversion element 69 and the optical fiber 10 passes through two types (or more) of resin members such as the resin member 66 and the resin member 67, for example, the resin member 67 provides high accuracy. Thus, the degree of freedom in designing the photoelectric conversion connector can be increased by, for example, eliminating the need for high-precision processing and fine shapes for the resin member 66.

The photoelectric conversion connector described above can be manufactured, for example, by the following method.
1. First, the support body 68 is prepared. On the support 68, in addition to the photoelectric conversion element 69, a drive device 69a, wire bonding 69b, and other wiring 69c are included.
2. Next, the upper parts of these elements are formed by a resin member (first resin member) 66, preferably integrally formed.
3. Finally, the upper part of the resin member 66 is molded by a resin member (second resin member) 67, preferably integrally molded.

Here, the molding by the resin member 66 may be performed directly on the element on the support 68, or may be performed indirectly through an air layer, for example. Further, the molding by the resin member 67 may be performed directly on the resin member 66 or indirectly through another layer (not shown).
However, it is preferable that the photoelectric conversion element 69 and the wire bonding 69b (further, the driving device 69a positioned around the wire bonding 69b) be completely sealed by direct molding. In other words, the resin member (first resin member) 66 is preferably specialized for sealing. By specializing in sealing, the resin member 66 can be made of a material that suppresses impurity ions as much as possible as a resin material so as not to chemically destroy a built-in semiconductor such as the photoelectric conversion element 69. .

  Further, when general injection molding is used for sealing, for example, there is a risk that the wiring 69b such as wire bonding may be deformed by the resin flow or pressure during molding. Can solve such problems by using transfer molding.

Thus, by performing molding using two types (or more) of resin members such as the resin member 66 and the resin member 67, the degree of freedom in designing the photoelectric conversion connector is dramatically improved.
For example, by using transfer molding for the resin member 66 and using injection molding for the resin member 67, the behavior adjusting means is formed by high-precision molding or injection molding suitable for a fine shape for the resin member 67. be able to. Here, for the transfer molding of the resin member 66, for example, a transparent thermosetting epoxy or transparent silicone resin is used. For the injection molding of the resin member 67, for example, a transparent thermoplastic resin such as polyetherimide or polycarbonate is used. Can be used respectively. Here, “transparent” is sufficient if it is transparent in relation to the wavelength of the transmitted optical signal, and may be colored on human vision. Therefore, although the resin member 66 and the resin member 67 need to be transparent, they can also be colored.

In addition, by performing molding using two types (or more) of resin members such as the resin member 66 and the resin member 67, a member having a curing time longer than that of the resin member 67 is selected for the resin member 66. With respect to, by increasing the density during molding (multiple picking), it is possible to balance the manufacturing process time.
Furthermore, by setting different refractive indexes for the resin member 66 and the resin member 67 and combining these at least two types of refractive indexes, the degree of freedom in optical design can be improved.

  Since both the resin member 66 and the resin member 67 are not an indefinite shape such as a gel but a molded product having a predetermined hardness, behavior adjusting means can be provided on both of them. As a result, the degree of freedom in optical design can be improved by combining these at least two types of behavior adjusting means. However, if the resin member 67 can be formed with high precision or a fine shape, the behavior adjusting means is not necessarily provided on the resin member 66.

  FIG. 6 shows a modification of the behavior adjusting means. Here, a flat inclined surface 70 is formed on the upper surface of the resin member 66 instead of the convex lens 66 ′. As shown as the optical axis 61 ′, in this case, the inclined surface 70 does not have a light collecting function like the convex lens 66 ′. However, like the convex lens 66 ′, the light from the photoelectric conversion element 69 proceeds. Since the angle is set at an acute angle or an obtuse angle with respect to the direction (shown arrow “B”), reflected light from the light receiving surface with respect to the photoelectric conversion element 69 can thereby be reduced.

Note that the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and various other modifications are possible. For example, in the preferred embodiment shown above, the material of the resin member 66 and the material of the resin member 67 are described as different from each other. For example, the resin members 66 and 67 are manufactured by separate molding processes. As long as the difference in refractive index and the difference in components occur, the materials may be the same.
Accordingly, the embodiments disclosed herein are illustrative and not restrictive, and the scope of the present invention should be defined by the appended claims rather than the above description, and has the same meaning as the appended claims. And all changes within the scope.

  It can be widely used for photoelectric conversion connectors.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 Optical fiber 20 Photoelectric conversion connector 56 Positioning groove 57 Interface 60 Reflection part 61 Optical axis 63 Optical axis adjustment mirror (reflection surface)
66 Resin member (first resin member)
66 'reflective surface 67 main body (second resin member)
68 Support 69 Photoelectric Conversion Element 69b Wire Bonding

Claims (13)

A support;
A photoelectric conversion element provided on the support and capable of being connected to an optical fiber through an optical signal;
A first resin member molded on top of the photoelectric conversion element;
A second resin member molded on top of the first resin member;
With
The photoelectric conversion connector in which the optical signal transmitted between the photoelectric conversion element and the optical fiber passes through both the first resin member and the second resin member.   The photoelectric conversion connector according to claim 1, wherein the photoelectric conversion element is sealed by the first resin member.   The photoelectric conversion connector according to claim 2, further comprising wire bonding provided on the support, wherein the wire bonding is sealed by the first resin member together with the optical conversion element.   The photoelectric conversion connector according to claim 1, wherein a refractive index of the first resin member and a refractive index of the second resin member are different from each other.   The means for adjusting the behavior of the optical signal is provided only in the second resin member or in both the first resin member and the second resin member. The photoelectric conversion connector.   The behavior adjusting means of the first resin member includes a light receiving surface disposed to face the tip of the optical fiber, and the light receiving surface is at an acute angle or an obtuse angle with respect to a traveling direction of light from the optical fiber. The photoelectric conversion connector according to claim 5, which is set.   The behavior adjusting means of the second resin member includes a light receiving surface arranged to face the photoelectric conversion element, and the light receiving surface has an acute angle with respect to a traveling direction of light from the photoelectric conversion element or The photoelectric conversion connector according to claim 5 or 6, which is set to an obtuse angle.   The light according to claim 1, wherein the first resin member is a transparent thermosetting epoxy or a transparent silicone resin, and the second resin member is a polyetherimide or a polycarbonate. Electrical conversion connector.   A photoelectric conversion apparatus comprising the photoelectric conversion connector according to claim 1 and an electrical connector connected to the photoelectric conversion connector. Molding the upper part of the optical conversion element provided on the support with the first resin member; molding the upper part of the first resin member with the second resin member;
With
The manufacturing method of the photoelectric conversion connector with which the optical signal transmitted between the said photoelectric conversion element and the said optical fiber passes both the 1st resin member and said 2nd resin member.   The method of manufacturing an optoelectric conversion connector according to claim 10, wherein the molding of the first resin member is performed by transfer molding, and the molding of the second resin member is performed by injection molding.   The method for manufacturing an optoelectric conversion connector according to claim 10 or 11, wherein the curing time of the first resin member is longer than the curing time of the second resin member.   The light according to any one of claims 10 to 12, wherein the first resin member is a transparent thermosetting epoxy or a transparent silicone resin, and the second resin member is a polyetherimide or a polycarbonate. Manufacturing method of electrical conversion connector.

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