An optoelectric module adapted to cooperate with a multi-fiber array by displacing
a plurality of OEDs from the fiber array at least along the z,y-axes or a combination
thereof while maintaining their alignment along either the x-axis of the fiber
array, the module comprising: (a) a connector interface adapted to interconnect
with a multi-fiber assembly having an x,y array of fibers; (b) a plurality of OEDs
for converting between optical and electrical signals; and (c) optical paths wherein
each optical path has a first end adapted for optically coupling with a corresponding
fiber in an x,y array of fibers and a second end for optically coupling with a
corresponding OED, wherein the distance between the second ends of at least two
optical paths is greater than the distance between their corresponding first ends
and wherein the distance across the second ends along the x-axis is no greater
than the distance across the first ends along the x-axis.
