An electro-optic package comprising an optoelectric module with a receptacle assembly, an optoelectric assembly fixedly attached to the receptacle assembly, the optoelectric assembly being in communication with the optoelectric module, wherein the optoelectric assembly includes optoelectronic circuitry and the optoelectronic circuitry includes at least one electrical connection for communication with external electronic circuitry, and wherein the electro-optic package forms a discrete package.