In disclosed optical alignment method and apparatus thereof, external
reflection entering laser diode by feedback from transmission line of low
cost bidirectional optical transceiver module without optical isolator
for subscribers is reduced so as to reduce RIN considering high optical
coupling efficiency. The external reflection is minimized using property
that output current increases in proportion to external reflection during
optical alignment. For optimal optical alignment, external reflection and
RIN are previously measured according to optical alignment position
between subassembly and optical fiber. Optimal position is determined by
both light output and RIN, and predetermined ratio of the mPD output
current of minimum RIN position to that of maximum light output power
position.