Optical module and transmission device
The optical module includes a housing having a first opening for inputting or outputting a first electric signal, a second opening for inputting or outputting a second electric signal, and an optical signal port, one or more substrates disposed in the housing, to/from which the first electric signal is input/output and to/from which the second electric signal is input/output, an optical subassembly disposed in the housing and optically connected to the optical signal port, and a control circuit disposed in the housing and mounted on the substrate for controlling the optical subassembly, wherein the first electric signal is an electric signal input to or output from the optical subassembly, the second electric signal is an electric signal input to or output from the control circuit, and the second opening is provided on one side different from other side of the housing on which the first opening is provided.
1. An optical module comprising:
a housing having a first opening for inputting or outputting a first electric signal, a second opening for inputting or outputting a second electric signal, and an optical signal port,
one or more substrates disposed in the housing, to/from which the first electric signal is input/output through the first opening and to/from which the second electric signal is input/output through the second opening,
an optical subassembly disposed in the housing and optically connected to the optical signal port, and
a control circuit disposed in the housing and mounted on the substrate for controlling the optical subassembly,
wherein:
the first electric signal input or output through the first opening is an electric signal input to or output from the optical subassembly,
the second electric signal input or output through the second opening is an electric signal input to or output from the control circuit,
the first opening is provided on a first side of the housing different from a second side of the housing on which the second opening is provided, and
the second opening is blocked by an electromagnetic radiation blocking means.
2. The optical module of claim 1 , wherein the electromagnetic radiation blocking means is formed of conductive rubber.
3. The optical module of claim 1 , wherein the second opening and the optical port are provided on the second side of the housing.
4. The optical module of claim 1 , wherein the substrate has a terminal portion through which the second electric signal is input or output, the terminal portion being positioned at an outlet of the second opening.
5. The optical module of claim 1 , wherein the electromagnetic radiation blocking means has a stopper which meshes with the housing to fix the electromagnetic radiation blocking means in the second opening.
6. The optical module of claim 5 , wherein the housing has a structure for releasing the meshing with the stopper.
7. An optical module comprising:
a housing having a first opening for inputting or outputting a first electric signal, a second opening for inputting or outputting a second electric signal, and an optical signal port,
one or more substrates disposed in the housing, to/from which the first electric signal is input/output through the first opening and to/from which the second electric signal is input/output through the second opening,
an optical subassembly disposed in the housing and optically connected to the optical signal port, and
a control circuit disposed in the housing and mounted on the substrate for controlling the optical subassembly,
wherein:
the first electric signal input or output through the first opening is an electric signal input to or output from the optical subassembly,
the second electric signal input or output through the second opening is an electric signal input to or output from the control circuit,
the first opening is provided on a first side of the housing different from a second side of the housing on which the second opening is provided,
the substrate has a terminal portion through which the second electric signal is input or output, the terminal portion being positioned at an outlet of the second opening, and
the housing has a guide wall connected to an upper side of the second opening and inclined downward from the second opening toward the terminal portion.
8. A transmission device comprising:
an optical module and a host device,
wherein the optical module includes:
a housing having a first opening for inputting or outputting a first electric signal, a second opening for inputting or outputting a second electric signal, and an optical signal port,
one or more substrates disposed in the housing, to/from which the first electric signal is input/output through the first opening and to/from which the second electric signal is input/output through the second opening,
an optical subassembly disposed in the housing and optically connected to the optical signal port, and
a control circuit disposed in the housing and mounted on the substrate for controlling the optical subassembly,
the first electric signal input or output through the first opening is an electric signal input to or output from the optical subassembly,
the second electric signal input or output through the second opening is an electric signal input to or output from the control circuit, and
the first opening is provided on a first side of the housing different from a second side of the housing on which the second opening is provided,
wherein the host device includes:
a connector for inputting or outputting the first electric signal to the optical subassembly through the first opening, and
a board for supporting the housing, and
wherein the second opening is sealed by an electromagnetic radiation blocking means.
9. The transmission device of claim 8 , wherein the second opening and the optical port are provided on the second side of the housing.