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Abstract
An optical module comprising a column-shaped mounting member having a through hole extending along the central axis thereof and having a mounting surface formed by incising a part of the mounting member so as to expose the interior surface of the through hole; and an optical fiber inserted in the through hole and secured in a configuration such that the optical fiber protrudes with a specified length onto the mounting surface. The structure, in which a Bragg diffraction grating is formed in such protruding part of the optical fiber on said mounting surface, can prevent the occurrence of a change in reflective characteristic of the Bragg diffraction grating.
Description
- 1. Field of the Invention
- The present invention relates to optical modules.
- 2. Description of the Background Art
- Since Bragg diffraction gratings can selectively reflect the light of specific wavelengths (hereinafter referred to as “Bragg wavelengths”) that satisfy Bragg conditions, they have conventionally been employed as wavelength selective filters in optical communications systems, for example. Such a Bragg diffraction grating is formed by providing a periodic refractive index change at an end region of an optical fiber. The light of the Bragg wavelength determined by the periodic refractive index change is reflected. An optical fiber with such a Bragg diffraction grating formed therein has its one end installed and secured to a mounting member such as a ferrule (Refer for example to Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2000-353845).
- An optical fiber having a Bragg diffraction grating formed therein is firmly fixed to a mounting member such as a ferrule by applying an adhesive between the part of the optical fiber that is located within the ferrule and the interior walls of the ferrule. In such a case, when the optical fiber is secured to the ferrule, such securing causes stress directly on the optical fiber, particularly at the area where a Bragg diffraction grating has been formed, and such stress changes the reflective characteristic of the Bragg diffraction grating.
- The present invention has been accomplished in light of the abovementioned problem, and it aims to offer optical modules capable of preventing such change in the reflective characteristic of a Bragg diffraction grating formed in an optical fiber.
- An optical module of this invention comprises a column-shaped mounting member which has a through hole provided therein extending along the central axis thereof and which is partially incised so as to form a mounting surface such that the interior surface of the through hole is exposed, and an optical fiber which is inserted in the through hole and secured in a configuration such that the optical fiber protrudes with a specified length on the mounting surface and a Bragg diffraction grating is formed in such protruding part of the optical fiber.
- As a result of such arrangement in which the optical fiber is inserted and secured in the through hole of the mounting member such that the optical fiber protrudes with a specified length toward the mounting surface, the Bragg diffraction grating can be formed in the protruding part of the optical fiber after the optical fiber is secured to the mounting member. Consequently, it is possible to prevent above-mentioned change that may occur in the reflective characteristic of the Bragg diffraction grating formed in the optical fiber.
- It is preferable that the optical module also include an optical semiconductor device installed on the mounting surface and optically connected to an end of the optical fiber. In this case, the structure in which the optical semiconductor device is mounted on the mounting surface of the mounting member allows the downsizing of the optical module.
- It is also desirable that the optical semiconductor device be a semiconductor optical amplifier, as such structure allows a downsized optical transmission module to be realized.
- Preferably, the optical semiconductor device is a photodiode. Such structure allows the downsizing of the optical receiver module.
- Furthermore, it is desirable that the mounting surface include a first area and a second area, the first area having the Bragg diffraction grating region of the optical fiber and a semiconductor optical receiver device that is optically coupled to an optical device which is capable of reflecting incident light of a specific wavelength range while transmitting incident light of another specified wavelength range and which is provided between, and optically connected to, the Bragg diffraction grating region of the optical fiber and another region thereof inserted in the through hole, the second area having a light emitting semiconductor device which is arranged to face an end of the optical fiber so as to be optically coupled thereto. Such a structure contributes to realizing a small optical transceiver module.
- Preferably, the mounting member is made of ceramic, which is a material thermally stable, excellent in electrical insulation, and applicable to precise manufacturing.
- It is desirable that the ceramic material be either alumina or zirconia in terms of their high workability and availability.
- It is preferable that the optical module also include a lead frame that can support the mounting member and can electrically be connected to an optical semiconductor device. With this structure, the lead frame allows the optical module to be installed on a substrate outside, facilitating the electrical connection between the optical semiconductor device and the substrate outside.
- It is also desirable that a resin sealing body also be provided so as to envelop the optical semiconductor device as well as the protruding part of the optical fiber on the mounting surface. This allows the protruding part of the optical fiber and the optical semiconductor device on the mounting surface to be preserved in excellent condition, enabling the individual elements of the optical module to be well protected.
- An optical module according to this invention comprises a column-shaped mounting member having a through hole formed therein and extending along the central axis thereof, the mounting member having been partially incised so as to form a mounting surface, exposing the interior surface of the through hole; and an optical fiber inserted in the through hole and fixed in an arrangement such that the optical fiber protrudes with a specified length on the mounting surface, and a Bragg diffraction grating being formed in the protruding part of the optical fiber after such fixing of the optical fiber.
- In the optical module according to this invention, since the Bragg diffraction grating is formed in the protruding part of the optical fiber protruding toward the mounting surface after the optical fiber is fixed on the mounting member, it is possible to prevent the occurrence of a change in the reflective characteristic of the Bragg diffraction grating formed in the optical fiber.
- The optical module of the present invention comprises a mounting member having a first section, in which a through hole is formed, extending along the central axis thereof, and a second section, in which a groove is formed in continuation with, and in the same direction as, the through hole; and an optical fiber inserted in the through hole and fixed in a configuration such that the optical fiber protrudes with a specified length into the groove, the protruding part of the optical fiber in the groove having a Bragg diffraction grating formed therein.
- In the optical module according to this invention, since an optical fiber is inserted in the through hole formed in the first section of the mounting member and fixed in a configuration such that the optical fiber protrudes with a specified length into the groove formed in the second section of the mounting member, the Bragg diffraction grating can be formed in the optical fiber that protrudes in the groove. With this structure, it is possible to prevent the occurrence of a change in the reflective characteristic of the Bragg diffraction grating formed in the optical fiber.
- The optical module of the present invention comprises a mounting member having a first section wherein a through hole is formed extending along the central axis thereof, and a second section wherein a groove is formed extending in continuation with, and in the same direction as, the through hole; and an optical fiber inserted in the through hole and secured in a configuration such that the optical fiber protrudes with a specified length into the groove, the protruding part of the optical fiber in the groove having a Bragg diffraction grating formed after such securing of the optical fiber.
- In the optical module according to this invention, since the Bragg diffraction grating is formed in the protruding part of the optical fiber in the groove after the optical fiber is secured on the mounting member, it is possible to prevent the occurrence of a change in the reflective characteristic of the Bragg diffraction grating formed in the optical fiber.
- According to the present invention, as described in detail heretofore, it is possible to offer an optical module in which the occurrence of a change in the reflective characteristic of a Bragg diffraction grating formed in an optical fiber can be prevented.
- FIG. 1 is a sectional view of an optical transmission module according to a first embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 2 is a plan view of the optical transmission module shown in FIG. 1.
- FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the exterior structure of the optical transmission module of FIG. 1.
- FIG. 4 is a perspective view of the exterior structure of a modification to the optical transmission module of the first embodiment of this invention.
- FIG. 5 is a sectional view of an optical receiver module according to a second embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 6 is a plan view of the optical receiver module illustrated in FIG. 5.
- FIG. 7 is a perspective view of the exterior structure of the optical receiver module shown in FIG. 5.
- FIG. 8 is a perspective view of the exterior structure of a modification to the optical receiver module of the second embodiment of this invention.
- FIG. 9 is a sectional view of an optical transceiver module according to a third embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 10 is a plan view of the optical transceiver module illustrated in FIG. 9.
- FIG. 11 is a front view of the optical transceiver module illustrated in FIG. 9.
- FIG. 12 is a perspective view of the exterior structure of the optical transceiver module shown in FIG. 9.
- FIG. 13 is a perspective view of the exterior structure of the optical transceiver module of FIG. 9, when its resin sealing is excluded.
- Preferred embodiments for carrying out the present invention are described hereinafter with reference to the accompanying drawings. In the drawings, the same components are denoted by the same reference numerals, and redundant descriptions thereof are omitted.
- The First Embodiment
- In the first embodiment, the present invention has been applied to an optical transmission module capable of converting input electrical signals into optical signals for transmission. FIG. 1 is a sectional view of the optical transmission module according to the first embodiment, while FIG. 2 is a plan view thereof. FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the exterior structure of the optical transmission module shown in FIG. 1.
- Referring to FIGS.1 to 3, the optical transmission module OM1 includes a
ferrule 1 as an embodiment of a mounting member, anoptical fiber 3, a semiconductoroptical amplifier 5 as an embodiment of an optical semiconductor device, and other parts. - The
ferrule 1 is a column-shaped member (a cylindrical member in the first embodiment) made of ceramics (either alumina or zirconia for this embodiment) and has a throughhole 7 extending along the central axis thereof. Thethrough hole 7 is formed with an accuracy of approximately ±2 μm relative to the central axis of theferrule 1. At one end of theferrule 1, amounting surface 9 is formed in parallel with the central axis of theferrule 1. Themounting surface 9 can be formed in a method such as polishing or electric discharge machining. Themounting surface 9 is formed incising the throughhole 7 at a specific distance from the central axis of theferrule 1, for example, at a distance of approximately 10 μm with an accuracy of within about ±5 μm. As a result of these processing, theferrule 1 have afirst section 1 a in which a throughhole 7 is formed, and asecond section 1 b in which agroove 11 is formed extending in continuation with, and in the same direction as, the throughhole 7. - For example, it is possible to design the
ferrule 1 to have a diameter in the range of 1.25 mm to 2.50 mm and a length in the range of 5 mm to 15 mm along the central axis thereof. The throughhole 7 can be designed to have a diameter of 126 μm±2 μm, and the mountingsurface 9 can be designed to have a length in the range of 3 to 15 mm in the direction along the central axis thereof. - The
optical fiber 3 is inserted in the throughhole 7 of theferrule 1 so as to protrude with a specified length (for example, from 2 to 5 mm) toward the mounting surface, and fixed with an adhesive or by other means to theferrule 1. In other words, theoptical fiber 3 is inserted in and secured to the throughhole 7 in a configuration such that theoptical fiber 3 protrudes with a specified length in thegroove 11. - A
Bragg diffraction grating 13 is provided in theoptical fiber 3 at the exposed part thereof that protrudes onto the mountingsurface 9, or in other words, into thegroove 11. TheBragg diffraction grating 13 is formed after securing theoptical fiber 3 to theferrule 1. As further described herein later, theBragg diffraction grating 13 composes an optical cavity, in combination with alight reflecting surface 5 b of the semiconductoroptical amplifier 5 in the optical transmission module OM1. In a typical case, theBragg diffraction grating 13 can be designed to have a pitch of approximately 0.46 μm and a total length of 2 to 3.0 mm. With such a pitch, the reflection wavelength of the Bragg diffraction grating is, for example, in a wavelength band such as the 1310 nm band. - In a commonly employed method of producing the
Bragg diffraction grating 13, germanium dioxide (GeO2) is added in advance as a photosensitivity enhancement agent to the core or the clad of the silica (SiO2) based optical fiber, and subsequently the optical fiber is irradiated by light of a specified wavelength, such as ultraviolet rays, so that a modulating pattern of the reflective index is formed corresponding to the distribution of the light energy intensity. Specifically, the specific modulation pattern of the reflective index is provided in at least either of the core or clad of the optical fiber by irradiating ultraviolet rays of a specified wavelength through a mask from a source such as a laser. - The semiconductor
optical amplifier 5 is arranged on the mountingsurface 9 of theferrule 1 in a configuration such that thelight emitting surface 5 a of the semiconductoroptical amplifier 5 faces an end of theoptical fiber 3 so as to be optically coupled to the end of theoptical fiber 3. The semiconductoroptical amplifier 5 can be a semiconductor optical amplifier chip having a double hetero structure of InGsAsP and InP, for example. The semiconductoroptical amplifier 5 can be installed on the mountingsurface 9, for example, in a manner such that it is mounted on a metallized layer (a metallized pattern) formed on the mountingsurface 9. - While one side of the semiconductor
optical amplifier 5 constitutes alight emitting surface 5 a, the other side thereof forms alight reflecting surface 5 b. Thelight reflecting surface 5 b has a coating thereon, whose reflective index ranges from 85 to 100%. - The optical transmission module OM1 functions as described hereinafter. When electric current containing specified signals is delivered to the semiconductor
optical amplifier 5, light is released from thelight emitting surface 5 a thereof. The light passes through one end surface of theoptical fiber 3, and enters into theoptical fiber 3. Thereafter, laser oscillation occurs between theBragg diffraction grating 13 and thelight reflecting surface 5 b of the semiconductoroptical amplifier 5, thereby generating laser light. The laser light passes through theoptical fiber 3 and is output from the other end thereof. - It is ideal to design a
groove 11 formed on the mountingsurface 9 of theferrule 1 to have a depth such that the center of the light emitting part of the semiconductoroptical amplifier 5 installed on and secured to the mountingsurface 9 is positioned on the central axis of the throughhole 7, that is, on the central axis of theoptical fiber 3. By doing so, the light emitted from the semiconductoroptical amplifier 5 can be effectively led into theoptical fiber 3. - As described heretofore, the optical transmission module OM1 according to the first embodiment of the present invention has the
optical fiber 3 inserted in the throughhole 7 of theferrule 1 and secured in a configuration such that theoptical fiber 3 protrudes with a specified length toward the mountingsurface 9 of theferrule 1. With this structure, theBragg diffraction grating 13 can be produced easily in such protruding part of theoptical fiber 3 after theoptical fiber 3 has been secured to theferrule 1. Consequently, the occurrence of a change in the reflective characteristic of theBragg diffraction grating 13 formed in theoptical fiber 3 can be prevented. - The optical transmission module OM1 according to the first embodiment of the present invention includes the semiconductor
optical amplifier 5 installed on the mountingsurface 9 of theferrule 1, allowing the downsizing of the optical transmission module OM1. - In the optical transmission module OM1 of the first embodiment, the
ferrule 1 consists of a ceramic material, which is thermally stable, excellent in electric insulation and applicable to precise manufacturing. The ceramic material preferably is selected from either alumina or zirconia, as this will ensure excellent workability and availability. - In a modification to the first embodiment, as shown in FIG. 4, an optical fiber having a pig tail portion15 can be employed as the
optical fiber 3 of the optical transmission module OM1. - The Second Embodiment
- In a second embodiment, the present invention has been applied to an optical receiver module that is capable of converting input optical signals to electrical signals for reception. FIG. 5 illustrates a cross section of the optical receiver module according to the second embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 6 is a plan view of the optical receiver module illustrated in FIG. 5. FIG. 7 shows a perspective view of the exterior structure of the optical receiver module OM2 of FIG. 5.
- Referring to FIGS.5 to 7, the optical receiver module OM2 includes a
ferrule 1, anoptical fiber 3, aphotodiode 21 as an embodiment of optical semiconductor device, and other parts. - The
photodiode 21 is placed on the mountingsurface 9 of theferrule 1 in a configuration such that thelight incident surface 21 a of thephotodiode 21 faces an end of theoptical fiber 3 so as to be optically coupled to the end of theoptical fiber 3. An end-illuminated type photodiode containing InGaAsP for a light-receiving part can be employed as thephotodiode 21, for example. Thephotodiode 21 can be installed on the mountingsurface 9, for example, on a metallized layer formed thereon. - As described heretofore, also in the optical receiver module OM2 according to the second embodiment of the present invention, the
optical fiber 3 is inserted in the throughhole 7 of theferrule 1 and secured in a configuration such that theoptical fiber 3 protrudes with a specified length toward the mountingsurface 9 of theferrule 1. With this structure, theBragg diffraction grating 13 can be produced easily in the protruding part of theoptical fiber 3 on the mountingsurface 9 after theoptical fiber 3 has been secured to theferrule 1. Consequently, it is possible to prevent the occurrence of a change in the reflective characteristic of theBragg diffraction grating 13 formed in theoptical fiber 3. - In the optical receiver module OM2 according to the second embodiment of the present invention, the
photodiode 21 is installed on the mountingsurface 9 of theferrule 1. This configuration contributes to realizing the downsized optical receiver module OM2. - In a modification to the second embodiment, as illustrated in FIG. 8, an optical fiber having a
pig tail portion 15 can be employed as theoptical fiber 3 of the optical receiver module OM2. - The Third Embodiment
- In a third embodiment, the present invention is applied to an optical transceiver module OM3 that is capable both of converting input electrical signals to optical signals for transmission and of changing input optical signals into electric signals for reception. FIG. 9 is a cross section view of the optical transceiver module OM3 according to the third embodiment, while FIG. 10 shows a plan view thereof. FIG. 11 is a front view of the optical transceiver module illustrated in FIG. 9 and FIG. 12 shows a perspective view of its exterior structure. FIG. 13 illustrates the optical transceiver module of FIG. 9 in a state where its resin sealing body is excluded.
- Referring to FIGS.9 to 12, the optical transceiver module OM3 includes a
ferrule 1, anoptical fiber 3, a semiconductoroptical amplifier 5 as an embodiment of a semiconductor light emitting device, aphotodiode 31 as an embodiment of a semiconductor optical receiver device, anoptical device 33, and other parts. - The
ferrule 1 has a mountingsurface 9 consisting of afirst area 9 a and asecond area 9 b, both of which are arranged to extend in the same direction as agroove 11. The part where aBragg diffraction grating 13 is formed in theoptical fiber 3 lies in thefirst section 9 a. - The semiconductor
optical amplifier 5 is provided on thesecond area 9 b of the mountingsurface 9 of theferrule 1 in a configuration such that thelight emitting surface 5 a of the semiconductoroptical amplifier 5 faces an end of theoptical fiber 3 so as to be optically coupled to the end of theoptical fiber 3. - The
optical device 33 is capable of reflecting the incident light of a first wavelength range (for example, a 1550 nm wavelength band) while transmitting the incident light of a second wavelength range (for example, a 1310 nm band). An optical filter incorporating a dielectric multilayer film can be employed as theoptical device 33. Theoptical device 33 is placed between apart 3 b of theoptical fiber 3 in thefirst area 9 a, in which part theBragg diffraction grating 13 is formed and apart 3 a of theoptical fiber 3, which part is inserted in the throughhole 7, and theoptical device 33 is optically connected to both of theparts optical device 33 forms an acute angle (for example, at approximately 30°) relative to the mountingsurface 9 of theferrule 1. - The
optical device 33 is capable of transmitting the laser light of the second wavelength range that has been generated by laser oscillation between theBragg diffraction grating 13 formed in theoptical fiber 3 and thelight reflecting surface 5 b of the semiconductoroptical amplifier 5. On the other hand, theoptical device 33 can reflect such light of the first wavelength range that propagates through theoptical fiber 3 in the opposite direction relative to the aforementioned laser light. - The
photodiode 31 is provided in thefirst area 9 a of the mountingsurface 9 and optically connected to theoptical device 33. A rear-illuminated type photodiode can be employed as thephotodiode 31. Thephotodiode 31 is placed on a mountingmember 35 and positioned above theoptical fiber 3. In other words, theoptical fiber 3 is positioned between thephotodiode 31 and theferrule 1. The mountingmember 35 can be used as a fixing member to secure theoptical fiber 3. Thephotodiode 31 receives the light of the first wavelength range that is incident via the optical fiber 3 (thepart 3 a inserted in the through hole 7), theoptical device 33, and the mountingmember 35. - The mounting
member 35 can transmit the light of the first wavelength range therethrough and has the mountingsurface 35 a for placing thephotodiode 31 thereon. The rear side of the mountingsurface 35 a functions as the basis for determining the location of theoptical fiber 3. Thephotodiode 31 is provided in an arrangement such that the light incident surface thereof faces the mountingsurface 35 a. - The optical transceiver module OM3 also contains a
lead frame 37. Thelead frame 37 includes supportingparts 37 a, which are in contact with the exterior surface of theferrule 1 so as to support theferrule 1;terminals optical amplifier 5; andterminals photodiode 31. - The semiconductor
optical amplifier 5 incorporates an anode and a cathode. The anode is connected to the terminal 37 b via a connectingmember 39 a such as a bonding wire, and similarly the cathode is connected to the terminal 37 c via a connectingmember 39 b such as a bonding wire. Thephotodiode 31 also includes an anode and a cathode. The anode is connected to the terminal 37 d via a connectingmember 39 c such as a bonding wire, and similarly the cathode is connected to the terminal 37 e via a connectingmember 39 d such as a bonding wire. - The optical transceiver module OM3 incorporates a
resin sealing body 41 to envelop the protruding part of theoptical fiber 3 on the mountingsurface 9, the semiconductoroptical amplifier 5, thephotodiode 31, and theoptical device 33. Along with the protection of the individual parts, this structure enables the protruding part of theoptical fiber 3 on the mountingsurface 9, the semiconductoroptical amplifier 5, thephotodiode 31, and theoptical device 33 to be maintained in excellent conditions. It is preferable that theresin sealing body 41 be transparent such that the light of both the first and second wavelength ranges are transmittable in order to ensure the respective optical connections between the semiconductoroptical amplifier 5 and theoptical fiber 3, between theoptical device 33 and the optical fiber 3 (3 a, 3 b), and between theoptical device 33 and thephotodiode 31. - As described heretofore, also in the optical transceiver module OM3 of the third embodiment, the
optical fiber 3 is inserted in the throughhole 7 of theferrule 1 and secured in a configuration such that theoptical fiber 3 protrudes with a specified length toward the mountingsurface 9 of theferrule 1. As described heretofore, also in the optical transceiver module OM3 of the third embodiment, theoptical fiber 3 is inserted in the throughhole 7 of theferrule 1 and secured in a configuration such that theoptical fiber 3 protrudes with a specified length toward the mountingsurface 9 of theferrule 1. With this structure, theBragg diffraction grating 13 can be produced easily in the protruding part of theoptical fiber 3 on the mountingsurface 9 after theoptical fiber 3 is secured to theferrule 1. Consequently, it is possible to prevent the occurrence of a change in the reflective characteristic of theBragg diffraction grating 13 formed in theoptical fiber 3. - In the optical transceiver module OM3 of the third embodiment, the semiconductor
optical amplifier 5 and thephotodiode 31 are installed on the mountingsurface 9 of theferrule 1. This contributes to downsizing the optical transceiver module OM3. - The optical transceiver module OM3 of the third embodiment also contains a
lead frame 37, which supports theferrule 1 and is electrically connected to optical semiconductor devices including the semiconductoroptical amplifier 5 and thephotodiode 31. Thelead frame 37 allows the optical transceiver module OM3 to be installed on a substrate outside (not indicated in Figures), and also facilitates the electrical connection between the optical semiconductor devices (the semiconductoroptical amplifier 5 and the photodiode 31) and the substrate outside. - The optical modules according to the present invention are not limited to the embodiments herein provided, and various other modifications thereof can be made. For example, devices other than the
photodiode optical amplifier 5 can be used as the optical transmission device for converting electric signals to optical signals. The optical transmission module OM1 of the first embodiment as well as the optical receiver module OM2 of the second embodiment may incorporate alead frame 37 and aresin sealing body 41. In the optical transceiver module OM3 of the third embodiment, an optical fiber having a pig tail portion can be employed as theoptical fiber 3.
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1. An optical module comprising:
a column-shaped mounting member having a through hole extending in the direction of the central axis thereof and having a mounting surface formed by partially incising a part of said mounting member so as to expose the interior surface of said through hole; and
an optical fiber inserted in said through hole and secured in a configuration such that said optical fiber protrudes with a specified length onto said mounting surface, a Bragg diffraction grating being formed in such protruding part of said optical fiber on said mounting surface.
2. An optical module as defined in claim 1 , further comprising an optical semiconductor device provided on said mounting surface and optically connected to an end of said optical fiber.
3. An optical module as defined in claim 2 , wherein said optical semiconductor device is a semiconductor optical amplifier.
4. An optical module as defined in claim 2 , wherein said optical semiconductor device is a photodiode.
5. An optical module as defined in claim 1 , wherein
said mounting surface includes a first area and a second area, both being arranged so as to extend in the same direction as a groove that is formed extending in continuation with, and in the same direction as, said through hole; said protruding part where said Bragg diffraction grating is formed in said optical fiber is located in said first area; and wherein
said optical module further comprises:
a semiconductor light emitting device provided in said second area of said mounting surface so as to face an end of said optical fiber and optically connected to said end of said optical fiber;
an optical device capable of reflecting incident light of a specified wavelength range and transmitting light of another specified wavelength range, said optical device being positioned between the part of said optical fiber where said Bragg diffraction grating is formed and the part of said optical fiber which is inserted in said through hole so that said optical device is optically connected to both of said parts of said optical fiber; and
a semiconductor optical receiver device provided in said first area of said mounting surface and optically connected to said optical device.
6. An optical module as defined in claim 1 , wherein said mounting member is made of a ceramic material.
7. An optical module as defined in claim 6 , wherein said ceramic material is either alumina or zirconia.
8. An optical module as defined in claim 1 , wherein a lead frame is also provided so as to support said mounting member, said lead frame being electrically connected to said optical semiconductor device.
9. An optical module as defined in claim 1 , wherein a resin sealing body is also provided to envelope said optical semiconductor device and said protruding part of said optical fiber on said mounting surface.
10. An optical module comprising:
a column-shaped mounting member having a through hole extending in the direction of the central axis thereof and having a mounting surface formed by partially incising a part of said mounting member so as to expose the interior surface of said through hole; and
an optical fiber inserted in said through hole and secured in a configuration such that said optical fiber protrudes with a specified length onto said mounting surface, a Bragg diffraction grating being formed in such protruding part of said optical fiber on said mounting surface after such securing of said optical fiber.
11. An optical module comprising:
a mounting member having a first section wherein a through hole is formed extending along the central axis thereof, and a second section wherein a groove is formed extending in continuation with, and in the same direction as, said through hole; and
an optical fiber inserted in said through hole and secured in a configuration such that said optical fiber protrudes with a specified length into said groove, a Bragg diffraction grating being formed in such protruding part of said optical fiber.
12. An optical module comprising:
a mounting member having a first section wherein a through hole is formed extending along the central axis thereof, and a second section wherein a groove is formed extending in continuation with, and in the same direction as, said through hole; and
an optical fiber inserted in said through hole and secured in a configuration such that said optical fiber protrudes with a specified length into said groove, a Bragg diffraction grating being formed in such protruding part of said optical fiber after such securing of said optical fiber.
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