Inventors:
Raymond S. Keogh - Farmingdale NY, US
Assignee:
Stratos Lightwave, Inc. - Chicago IL
International Classification:
G06K019/00
Abstract:
Methods of forming optical filament circuit patterns with planar and non-planar portions are provided. An optical filament circuit pattern is scribed by moving a filament guide and a substrate relative to one another at a speed between about 110 inches/minute and about 190 inches/minute, and dispensing an optical filament on, or in the vicinity of, a surface of the substrate. The filament or the substrate or both have adhesive surface(s). The adhesive surface is capable of being adhesively actuated by application of energy. Energy is applied simultaneous with, or subsequent to, scribing. Preferably, ultrasound energy is applied having an output power between about 2. 0 watts and about 3. 5 watts while applying a pressure to the filament between about 1. 177 Newtons and about 1. 324 Newtons.