Provided is an optical module used in a communication system employing a
radio over fiber (ROF) technology delivering a radio frequency (RF)
signal through an optical fiber. The optical module includes: an optical
device; a signal line for transporting a radio frequency (RF) signal
input from an external circuit to the optical device; and a resistor
separately disposed from the signal line and having one end connected
with the optical device, wherein the input impedance seen from the signal
line is matched by the resistor. A bias voltage supplied to operate the
optical device is applied through an inductor connected to the signal
line between the optical device and a filter. Here, the filter formed by
a pattern of the signal line prevents the bias voltage from being
supplied to the external circuit. In order to amplify the RF signal input
from the external circuit, an amplifier may be connected between the
external circuit and the filter.