A monolithic optical module of injection-molded high temperature polymeric resin
combines an optical turn of typically 90 degrees together with dual or triple beam
paths. No additional piece parts are necessary for achieving the optical turn,
since this occurs by total internal reflection (TIR), and no additional piece parts
are necessary for dual monitoring, which is realized by means of an air-gap functioning
as a dual beam-splitter plate. The monolithic optical module further includes integrally
surfaces for accurate alignment of the module with external optical elements, and
can additionally include integral optical elements, for example lenses and thin
film coatings.