FLEXIBLE OPTICAL CIRCUIT APPLIQUES

摘要

A preformed fiber optic applique (10) having a backing layer (14) is provided. The backing layer or film, has an adhesive coating (16) applied thereon. At least one optical fiber (18) is routed and bonded to the adhesive layer providing a continuous optical signal path from one end to another. A releasable liner is releasably attached to the adhesive layer and positioned to cover the backing layer including the at least one optical fiber. Microstructures (42) are provided on the backing layer in one embodiment. The microstructures are crushable structures that prevent the adhesive from immediately adhering to a substrate.