An optical wiring device includes an electric connecting portion, an
optical transmission unit for transmitting an optical signal, and an
optical device for conducting an optoelectric conversion. The optical
device is provided between the electric connecting portion and the
optical transmission unit. The optical device includes at least one of a
surface light emitting device, which is modulated by an electric signal
supplied through the electric connecting portion, and a surface light
receiving device, which converts an optical signal transmitted through
the optical transmission unit to an electric signal.