Optically transparent electrical components 102,103,205-210,303,304,405-410,413-418 and optically transparent computer structure (for example, a substrate 105,201-203 or enclosure 302,311 electronic devices 101,200,300,400 having -313 is, the components of. the electronic device is provided comprising an optical signal 212,214,309,314,422 freely propagates within the electronic device, 428 communicate via a. that is, the optical signal is not guided, it is impossible to be able or progresses to proceed through the optically transmissive structures and components. this is the electronic allow for increased communication paths and reduced the number of physical connections between the various parts of the device. the components, it is possible to be located in a single in planar or three-dimensional layout, the may communicate via optical signals. the present invention is readily permits adaptive layout constructed electronic devices.