Aerospace
Flight deck instrumentation
- Constraint
- NVIS-compatible readability under direct cockpit sunlight
- Custom stack
- RLCD + custom AG cover + MIL-connector FPC
MTBF > 60,000 h
Products · Custom
Built to your envelope, not ours.
We partner with Tier-1 OEMs and system integrators to develop custom RLCD and TLCD modules. Optical stackups, cover glass, FPC pinouts, driver firmware, ruggedized enclosures. Built to exact spec.
- 12+
- Custom NPI programs / yr
- 10 yr
- Component lifecycle lock
- ISO 9001 / 13485
- Cleanroom certified
CAD · Panel StackupREV 04 · EXPLODED
01
L1 · Cover glass
Chemically strengthened, AG/AR coated
02
L2 · Optical bond
OCA / LOCA, void-free lamination
03
L3 · Cap. touch
GFF or on-cell, ITO patterned
04
L4 · TFT / CF glass
Reflective TFT stack, custom aspect
05
L5 · Reflector
MLA / diffuse micro-structured
06
L6 · FPC + driver
Custom pinout, IC bring-up
↧ Ø 0.90 mm total stackTol ±0.05
02 · Qualification
Is your program built for custom?
A quick check before you engage engineering. If most requirements land on the right, the RTS Catalog is the faster path.
Custom Program Fit
Go custom when…
- Non-standard aspect ratio or diagonal outside stock SKUs
- Ultra-low power target (< 5 mW active reflective)
- Optical bonding, AG/AR, or custom cover glass integration
- Annual volume ≥ 5,000 units with multi-year lock
- Extended operating envelope (−40 °C to +85 °C)
- Custom FPC pinout, driver IC, or firmware tuning
Off-The-Shelf Fit
Choose off-the-shelf when…
- Prototype or evaluation phase, < 500 units
- Standard 4:3 / 16:9 diagonal in 2.4″–10.1″ range
- Commercial temperature envelope (0 °C to +50 °C)
- Off-the-shelf interface (SPI, RGB, MIPI, LVDS)
- Time-to-first-unit measured in days, not months
- Field-replaceable modules with existing datasheets
03 · Capabilities
Glass to firmware, fully customized.
Capability
Custom optical stackups
Reflective, transflective, and hybrid architectures with MLA reflectors, tuned polarizers, and custom retarder films.
0.6–2.2 mm total stack · ±0.05 mm
Capability
Frontlight & backlight architectures
Edge-lit frontlight modules, low-power side backlights, and hybrid switching drivers for indoor/outdoor readability.
Down to 3 mW steady-state
Capability
Cover glass & AG/AR coatings
Chemically strengthened cover lenses with anti-glare, anti-reflective, oleophobic, and EMI mesh options.
Mohs 7+ · 1% haze target
Capability
Integrated capacitive touch
GFF, GG, and on-cell touch sensors bonded with OCA/LOCA for glove-, stylus-, and rain-tolerant input.
Up to 10-point multi-touch
Capability
Custom FPC, pinout & controllers
Bespoke FPC routing, driver IC selection, and firmware bring-up for SPI, RGB, MIPI-DSI, and LVDS interfaces.
Custom EEPROM & gamma tuning
Capability
Ruggedized enclosure sealing
IP67/IP68 sealed bezels, gasketed frames, and vibration-tolerant mounts for handhelds and outdoor infrastructure.
MIL-STD-810H validated
04 · Process
Seven stages, concept to mass production.
01
Discovery & requirements
1–2 wk
02
Optical & mechanical feasibility
2–3 wk
03
Prototype design & stackup
4–6 wk
04
Rapid prototyping & field validation
6–10 wk
05
Tooling, NPI & mold qualification
8–12 wk
06
Mass production quality lock
4–6 wk
07
Scaled logistics & supply chain
Ongoing
05 · Deployments
Custom builds, demanding verticals.
Defense
Tactical handhelds
- Constraint
- Sub-5 mW power for 72-hr mission endurance
- Custom stack
- Reflective TFT + optically bonded chem-strengthened glass
MIL-STD-810H · IP68
Medical
Point-of-care instrumentation
- Constraint
- Cleanroom sterilization + zero flicker for imaging
- Custom stack
- TLCD + on-cell touch + ISO 13485 assembly
IEC 60601 validated
Smart City
Outdoor kiosk infrastructure
- Constraint
- 10-yr color stability under UV + −40 °C to +85 °C
- Custom stack
- RLCD + UV-block cover + heated bezel option
IK10 · IP67
Transportation
Fleet & rail HMI
- Constraint
- Vibration-tolerant modules with sunlight readability
- Custom stack
- TLCD + gasketed frame + LVDS driver
EN 50155 compliant
Industrial
Process automation panels
- Constraint
- 24/7 duty cycle, low-power reflective visibility
- Custom stack
- RLCD + custom FPC pinout + firmware tuning
10-yr lifecycle lock
06 · Support
Engineering backing, not just shipments.
Dedicated NPI engineering
A cross-functional NPI pod — optical, mechanical, electrical, firmware — assigned per program from kickoff through mass production.
Driver & firmware optimization
Custom driver IC bring-up, gamma tuning, and low-power sleep-state firmware tailored to your MCU and power envelope.
10-year lifecycle guarantee
Component lock, EOL notifications, and last-time-buy programs that align with 10-year OEM product roadmaps.
Batch consistency testing
Optical uniformity, ΔE color, and gamma tracked lot-to-lot with SPC dashboards accessible to your quality team.
07 · Verification
Quality, audited and traceable.
ISO 9001 / 13485
Certified cleanroom assembly
IP68
Ingress protection validated
HALT / HASS
Environmental & vibration screen
0 DPPM target
Zero-defect QC protocols
08 · Project Intake
Submit specs. Hear back in two days.
Fields marked with an asterisk are required. Attach CAD, spec sheets or reference images to speed up review.
custom@stellardisplays.com
+1 (415) 555-0134
09 · Resources
Documentation10 · Start Your Program
Ready to co-engineer a display?
Submit your specs. An engineering lead schedules a feasibility review within two business days.
Start a Custom Project