Fiber optics module mounted to the faceplate of a plug-in card

Disclosed is a fiber optics module for mounting to the faceplate of a plug-in card. The plug-in card for permitting optical communication with an electronic device comprises a rigid printed circuit board with an edge connector for making electrical connection with said electronic device; a faceplate attached to said printed circuit board for mounting to a bulkhead of the electronic device; a fiber optics module mounted on said faceplate for converting signals between electrical and optical formats, said fiber optics module having an optical connector for connection to a fiber optics cable; and a flexible film extending between said fiber optics module and a flexible film connector mounted on said printed circuit board, said flexible film having conductive tracks for carrying electrical signals between said fiber optics module and said printed circuit board.