An optical module comprises (1) an optical device assembly having an optical device for converting one of optical and electric signals into the other; (2) a circuit board for mounting an electronic device to electrically connect with the optical device; (3) a lead frame having a lead pin, a board mounting...http://www.google.de/patents/US6833999?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US6833999 - Optical module and method of making the same