Patent attributes
An optical module including an optical element package accommodating an optical element and having a high-speed signal lead terminal, a power supply lead terminal, and a grounding lead terminal; a main printed wiring board on which an integrated circuit is mounted; an auxiliary printed wiring board on which a capacitive component is mounted, the auxiliary printed wiring board being arranged so as to be substantially perpendicular to the main printed wiring board; and a wiring component for connecting the main printed wiring board and the auxiliary printed wiring board. The power supply lead terminal and the grounding lead terminal are connected to the auxiliary printed wiring board, and the high-speed signal lead terminal is directly connected to the main printed wiring board.