Abstract: A touch-operated display for a CRT faceplate includes a plurality of optical gates for energizing light-emitting diodes in response to generation of the CRT raster thus eliminating the need for external switching of the beam generating means to produce the grid of crossing light paths. A frame is disclosed for mounting the light sources, detectors and common optical gates--all of which take the form of silicon chips.

Abstract: A method is described for plating the inner and outer circumferences of a cylindrical dielectric element used in an isolator, and for then assembling the dielectric element with other components to complete the isolator. The dielectric element is first sensitized and activated so that a subsequently applied plating will adhere thereto. The end faces of the dielectric element are then covered with a plating resist, and the element is immersed in a metal plating bath to plate the inner and outer circumferences of the dielectric element. Having been plated, the dielectric element and other components of the isolator are assembled within a hollow connector and joined thereto using a solder sheath.