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Avnet Silica's Display Solutions team solves product design challenges for OEMs looking to build the perfect display technology into their products. Our in-house team works directly with businesses to solve all the challenges of integrating a display into a product design, from tiny wearables to massive outdoor screens. We design, build and deliver display solutions all over the world for established household brand names and industry disruptors alike. If you need a display designed and integrated into your product, our team is here to help. Get in touch today to tell us about your challenge.
Case Studies
Automotive
We've supported customers with motorbike dashboards, instrument clusters, reversing camera systems, infotainment displays and much more.
Case Studies
Medical
Read our Medical case studies and learn how we supported solutions for x-ray machines, ECG workstations, defibrillators and blood analysers.
Case Studies
Avionics
A complete solution with an embedded board was required and so we offered a customised display-touch unit with a customized SMARC module.
Case Studies
Test & Measurement
Read our test and measurement display case studies and see how we've helped customers with handheld sonar devices and interferometers for high-precision measurement and calibration.
Case Studies
Consumer
To meet a specific customer assembly requirement, our supplier quickly proposed a tailored solution by modifying the FPC design.
Case Studies
Transportation
Our customer was searching fruitlessly for a 4k ~ 42 inch stretched panel with EDP I/F and not V-by-One. Learn how we delivered for them while providing a high-level of technical support.
Case Studies
EV Charging
From residential buildings to multi-storey and public car parks, we've supported many customers needing innovative EV charging display solutions.
Case Studies
Terminals
Our customer had been facing multiple issues with their running solutions, including LCD darkening because of UV/IR, EMC, issues with the touch and in the end one competitor’s touch solution was EOL.
MOTORBIKE DASHBOARD
The Challenge
The customer needed a display to fit into the existing mechanics. Apart from that, the most important requirements were sunlight readability, shock & vibration resistance, UV resistance and very low power consumption.
The Result
The solution fitted into the existing mechanics and the package of fulfilled requirements, good support and good pricing is the perfect fit for the dashboard.
The Solution
We realised all requirements for mechanics, power consumption, vibration and readability. Additionally, we made long-cycle UV tests and then hit the target.
Displays Specifications
- 6.8” TFT, super high brightness, IPS
- Custom FPC
- Optical bonded custom cover glass AF/AG/AR
- UV-resistant print
- Low power consumption
Industry: Automotive
Location: Central Europe
Volume: 15k units
Timeframe: 6 years
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FOR CONSTRUCTION MACHINES
The Challenge
The customer had EMI issues with their current series and wanted to improve the display. They needed a robust outdoor-readable display with a wide temperature range within a price target.
The Result
Due to the fast sample shipment the customer could switch their current series very fast. They are now rid of their EMI issues and have a better price than before.
The Solution
Due to the short development time, we customised the display very fast. We changed the default direction, added EMC measures and customised the FPC.
Displays Specifications
- 4.3" TFT, high brightness, extended operation temperature
- Special EMI design
- Customised connection
- Good pricing
Industry: Automotive
Location: Central Europe
Volume: 24k units
Timeframe: 6 years
REVERSING CAMERA SYSTEM
The Challenge
The customer offers retrofittable reversing camera systems for different kinds of vehicles. The requirement catalogue for optical performance was big and additionally they needed a wide temperature range and a defined FPC as well as good scratch resistance.
The Result
The customer uses the display in different reversing camera systems as it fullfills the demand of construction, agriculture and trucks. Ruggedness and visibility are really good.
The Solution
We could overcome the specific requirements for viewing angles and contrast in defined lighting conditions as well as the customizations of pol filter and FPC.
Displays Specifications
- 7” TFT, high brightness, IPS technology
- Custom pol filter 3H
- Custom FPC
Industry: Automotive
Location: Central Europe
Volume: 8k units
Timeframe: 6 years
INFOTAINMENT DISPLAYS
The Challenge
The customer developed a solar operated car and needed an infotainment display that fitted into their electrics and mechanics with following requirements:
- Automotive requirement for temperature and readability
- Dual source needed from tier 1 cell vendor
- FDP III link interface needed
- PPAP option
- Assembly not in China
The Result
The customer is independant from EOL or glass cells and can switch these. They have an easy-to-integrate solution for the special connections required for solar operation.The PPAP option is available, whenever needed.
The Solution
We selected 2 different cells from 2 display manufacturers and managed the assembly in Taiwan. Our mechanical and electrical customisation as well as a new designed FDP LinkIII converter board led to a perfect fitting solution for the integration. A perfect readability was achieved by optical bonding and customised cover-glass design.
Displays Specifications
- 15.6” FHD TFT-display, high brightness, wide operation temperature, FPD link interface
- One version with 2 different cells
- Optical bonding to custom cover lens and PCAP
Industry: Automotive
Location: America
Volume: 10k units per year
Timeframe: 6 years
FLIGHT ATTENDANT PANEL
A complete solution with an embedded board was required and so we offered a customised display-touch unit with a customised SMARC module.
We worked closely with the customer, who required exceptionally high levels of optical performance quality, optical bonding and readability.
Displays Specifications
- 18.5” TFT, 1920×1080 pixel, 500cd/m², IPS, LVDS
- 0 bright dots, max. 3 dark dots
- Double optical wet bonded PCAP, custom tail
- Custom cover AR/AG/AS/CS, custom print, custom tape on overlapping back side
Industry: Avionics
Location: Southern Europe
Volume: 1k units per year
Timeframe: 6 years
DOOR AUTOMATION ACCESSORY
To meet a specific customer assembly requirement, our supplier quickly proposed a tailored solution by modifying the FPC design. This ensured perfect integration and delivered the best option for our customer: a 2.4-inch TFT display with 240x320 resolution, 650 cd/m² brightness and a customized FPC for assembly compatibility. This fast response strengthened customer satisfaction and demonstrated our ability to deliver flexible, high-quality solutions.
The Challenge
- Specific requirements for display parameters
- Fast sample needed
- Tailored design
The Solution
- 650 cd/m²
- 4-line 8bits SPI
- Customized FPC
Displays Specifications
- 2.4" TFT
- 240x320 pixel
Industry: Consumer
Location: Southern Europe
Volume: 40k units per year
Timeframe: 6 years
EV CHARGING FOR LARGE RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS
The Challenge
The customer needed to update their product design for the next version of their range of different size chargers for residential buildings and offices. The display on the first version did not perform well enough, with a range of performance and longevity problems caused by flaws in the design.
The Result
The new display solved all of the previous version challenges, without any increase in material costs, creating a more competitive and attractive new version. The display could also be used in different sizes of the product range, for minimal complexity.
The Solution
We looked at the customer’s product range and the problems caused by the old display. We selected a new display driver and re-designed the whole display stack, with different materials and a different mechanical layout. We also built RFID sensors into the display for compact functionality.
Displays Specifications
- 4.3" TFT
- PCAP touch
- Integrated RFID sensor
- Custom shaped and coated cover lens
Industry: EV Charging
Location: Central Europe
Volume: 10k units per year
Timeframe: 5 years
EV CHARGING FOR HIGH-END RESIDENTIAL CHARGING
The Challenge
The customer specialises in high-end residential chargers for multi-car households and large garages. The customer needed a large, bright, high-quality display and an extended touch area for virtual control buttons. The customer had suffered delays finding the correct display in-house and needed a rapid solution to meet production deadlines.
The Result
The customer was able to meet production deadlines with a new style of charging solution not seen in the high-end market so far, and inspired by our engineers to produce an even better version in the next iteration.
The Solution
We designed a large, high-resolution, high-contrast display solution to match the customer’s brand and design style, with a ceramic printed cover lens for a high-quality finish.
Displays Specifications
- 10" TFT
- Wide viewing angle
- PCAP touch
- Virtual buttons
- High-end ceramic print
Industry: EV Charging
Location: Southern Europe & Middle East
Volume: 1k units per year
Timeframe: 6 years
EV CHARGER FOR MULTI-STOREY CAR PARKS
The Challenge
The customer was designing a wall-mounted EV charging box for public car parks. The display needed to be small but readable from a wide angle and resistant to a wide range of temperatures.
The Result
The customer saved money on their own display design, and also solved several challenges they were facing about weatherproofing and long-life performance.
The Solution
We visited the customer to investigate the mechanical design of the product and the specific frame mounting requirements for the display module. We designed a specific 7" display with an ambient light sensor and custom cover lens to ensure readability from all angles in all environments.
Displays Specifications
- 7" TFT
- IPS technology
- Wide operating temperature (-30C to 85C)
- Customer cover lens design
Industry: EV Charging
Location: Central Europe
Volume: 12k units per year
Timeframe: 6 years
EV CHARGER FOR PUBLIC CAR PARKS
The Challenge
The customer required a rugged outdoor fast-charging application. They needed to reach mass production in a short time, having been let down by a previous supplier. Their EV Charger would be in unmonitored open car park spaces, so needed to be vandal-resistant and weather-resistant.
The Result
As a result, customer could take a reliable product to market faster than the competition, with superior display appearance combined with secure design.
The Solution
We adopted standard materials and processes to match the customer’s unique design. Optically enriched design to enable daylight readability and durability without needing a high power backlight, enabling the customer to adopt a power-efficient and thermally efficient solution for their system.
Displays Specifications
- IPS Technology
- 15"+ Display Size
- Anti-UV layer
- IP, AG, IK related ratings
Industry: EV Charging
Location: Southern Europe
Volume: 1.5k units per year
Timeframe: 5 years
DEVICE TO ELIMINATE FAT & BUILD MUSCLES
The customer has a development timeline of 3-5 years and product lifecycle of 5-10 years. By involving one of our suppliers with a longevity commitment and a special quote, we were able to create a competitive advantage against our competition.
The Challenge
- Pricing challenges from competitors
- Securing supplier commitment
Industry: Medical
Location: Central Europe
Volume: 3k units/year
Timeframe: 5 years
Displays Specifications
- 15.6“ TFT
- 1920x1080 pixel
- 400 cd/m²
The Solution
- IPS, LVDS
- Optical bonded PCAP, SIS controller
- Custom cover glass, AF coating, ceramic & organic print
TINNITUS TREATMENT DEVICE
This crowdfunding project resulted in a great product for effective tinnitus treatment. Due to the fast and good support of our supplier, our BDM could implement – step by step – all requirements within a short timeframe and offered the best price by using a suitable standard TFT and combining the OCA bonding with an anti-explosion film.
The Challenge
- Delivering a product quickly
- Meeting multiple tech. & functional requirements
- Cost optimizaion
Industry: Medical
Location: Northern Europe
Volume: 75k units/year
Timeframe: 6 years
Displays Specifications
- 2” TFT
- 320x240 pixel
- Wide temp. range
- 8 bit CPU interface
The Solution
- OCA bonded custom cover Lens
- 1.1 mm Gorilla glass
- 2 color print, anti-explosion film
- DST on backside
RESTING ECG WORKSTATION
The Challenge
There were high requirements towards quality and reliability. The customer needed a very long product life cycle and had an extremely short development time & tight MP plan.
The Result
The customer could start a new series with improved optical performance in an amazingly short time and QC liability was out-sourced.
The Solution
The manufacturer offered a minimum availability and agreed to a QC liability.
Displays Specifications
- 5.6” TFT, IPS, eDP interface
- Optical bonded custom cover lens
- Special QC agreement
Industry: Medical
Location: America
Volume: 10k units per year
Timeframe: 6 years
QUICK BLOOD ANALYSER
Working with a touchscreen when gloves and fluids are involved is a technical challenge that we realised with touch controller tuning.
Additionally, we adapted the mechanics to our customer’s needs while also delivering multiple cover versions in a tight timeframe.
Displays Specifications
- 7” TFT, 1024 x 600 pixel, 250 cd/m², IPS, LVDS
- Optical bonded PCAP (OCA), USB interface
- Custom cover glass
- Custom FPC
Industry: Medical
Location: Northern Europe
Volume: 5k units per year
Timeframe: 6 years
X-RAY MACHINES
The Challenge
The customer's main needs were:
- Good readability in any ambient light, no reflections
- No influence by disinfection
- Surface hardness ≥ 7H to avoid damage from medical tools
- Long-term availability
The Result
The customer now has a very economical solution with 4 versions for all price ranges and environments, whereby mechanics and electrics are the same for all.
The Solution
The combination of specially coated coverglass, high surface hardness and optical bonding offers the perfect adaption to all requirements.
Displays Specifications
- 19” TFT, different brightness versions, IPS
- For each display one version without touch and one version with optical bonded PCAP
- hardness of coverglass ≥ 7H
Industry: Medical
Location: Southern Europe
Volume: 4k units per year
Timeframe: 5 years
INHALATION & MONITORING SYSTEM
Our Business Development Manager won the 3rd display design project for medical respirators with the same customer. The previous supplier stopped producing 10.6” display, but the customer wanted to keep the size and the old resistive touch solution unchanged. The higher cost of the perfectly fitting alternative from a different supplier was offset by touch assembly, which is currently manufactured by a local integrator.
The Challenge
- Discontinuation of 10.6” display
- Higher cost for the new alternative display
The Solution
- IPS, LVDS
- Resistive touch, Kapton tape bonding
- Insulation foil on TFT backside
Displays Specifications
- 10.6" TFT
- 1280 x 768 pixel
- 1000 cd/m²
Industry: Medical
Location: Western Europe
Volume: 1k units per year
Timeframe: 6 years
NON-OPERATING ANESTHESIA ROOM
Our customer faced multiple projects with challenging price targets. Thanks to our strong partnership with one of our suppliers, we not only beat the competition’s prices but also delivered fast, high-quality samples that met all requirements. This achievement highlights the value of close collaboration and agility in meeting customer needs.
The Challenge
- Tight price targets and strong market competition
- Short lead times for sample delivery
- Complex customer requirements
The Solution
- IPS
- LVDS interface
- eDP interface
Displays Specifications
- 21.5" TFT, 1920 x 1080 pixel, 400 cd/m²
- 23.8" TFT, 1920 x 1080 pixel, 350 cd/m²
- 15.6" TFT, 1920 x 1080 pixel, 450 cd/m²
Industry: Medical
Location: Central Europe
Volume: 2k units per year
Timeframe: 6 years
NETWORK TESTER FOR FIBRE OPTICS
The Challenge
The customer wanted to have a bigger display on their current portable device. Interface, pinning & mechanics had to be the same.
The Result
The new series has an improved viewing area now and a more modern look. Thanks to the high contrast and optical bonding, the tester can be read in all ambient light conditions.
The Solution
We designed a semi-custom display together with our partner and kept the budget.
Displays Specifications
- 8” TFT, IPS, MIPI I/F
- OCA bonded PCAP with custom cover lens, tape at backside
- High-end touch controller, conductive tape on flex
- Custom FPC
Industry: Test & Measurement
Location: America
Volume: 10k units per year
Timeframe: 5 years
HANDHELD SONAR DEVICE
The Challenge
The customer asked for a sunlight and night-readable display with better optical performance than the running one. They needed low power consumption and ruggedness for his handheld, battery-powered underwater device.
The Result
The customer developed a very unique device that is working in all temperatures, under and above the water, needs just low power and is readable in all ambient light conditions.
The Solution
We suggested a transflective TFT with an optical bonded PMMA cover lens to overcome IK08 & mechanical requirements. Our fast sample, the technical solution and the reasonable price convinced.
Displays Specifications
- 5” TFT, transflective, with backlight
- Modified backlight with thicker borders to support optical bonding
- Optical bonded 3mm PMMA custom cover, AG, anti-UV print
Industry: Test & Measurement
Location: America
Volume: 2k units per year
Timeframe: 5 years
INTERFEROMETER FOR HIGH-PRECISION MEASUREMENT & CALIBRATION
The Challenge
The customer was under enormous time pressure and had a big requirement catalogue.
The Result
The customer was able to create the needed parts for his big event and started his great new, rugged HMI series in the shortest development time they ever had.
The Solution
We were able to meet all needs and could offer the complete stack. All questions and changes were responded to very quickly and in the end it was possible to meet the short time frame.
Displays Specifications
- 2.4" TFT, IPS, SPI-I/F
- Custom PCB
- Extra LED (RGB), ambient light sensor
- Optical bonded custom pcap sensor
- Custom cover lens with print
Industry: Test & Measurement
Location: Central Europe
Volume: 5k units per year
Timeframe: 6 years
PRESSURE FLOW SENSOR
The customer faced challenges with the product quality and performance stability of their existing supplier. One of our suppliers designed a copy and offered better quality and price.
The Challenge
- Product quality
- Ensuring stable and reliable performance
The Solution
- STN blue negative, zebra connection ready
Displays Specifications
- Passive LCD in 2 different sizes
Industry: Test & Measurement
Location: Central Europe
Volume: 200k units per year
Timeframe: 6 years
CONTROL PANEL FOR FORKLIFTS & ORDER PICKERS
The customer was looking for an alternative to their current EOL display. Our BDM suggested various models, including options from other suppliers. The manufacturer found that they could produce the same module with an IPS cell instead of TN by using a different production line. Following that, the price negotiations began and we were able to achieve a slightly better price than for the EOL display. As a result, the customer now benefits from both a better viewing angle and a better price.
The Challenge
- Technical compatibility
- Pricing & cost management
Industry: Transportation
Location: Central Europe
Volume: 30 units/year
Timeframe: 3 years
Displays Specifications
- 5.7″ TFT
- 640x480 pixel
- 450 cd/m²
The Solution
- IPS
- Wide operation temperature
- TTL interface
TRAIN PASSENGER INFORMATION
This customer was searching fruitlessly for a 4k ~ 42 inch stretched panel with EDP I/F and not V-by-One.
Not only were we able to supply the suitable panel but offered the kind of superb technical support that was just what they were looking for.
Displays Specifications
- 42.9” stretched TFT, 2880×540 pixel, 1000cd/m²
- EDP interface
- High TNI panel, LC (40 ℃~110 ℃)
- 24/7 hours operating time
Industry: Transportation
Location: Southern Europe
Volume: 2.5k units per year
Timeframe: 6 years
PIZZA BAKING AND VENDING MACHINE
The customer had been facing multiple issues with their running solutions, including LCD darkening because of UV/IR, EMC, issues with the touch and in the end one competitor’s touch solution was EOL.
Now the customer has decided to redesign the current machines with adding optical bonding and UV filtering.
The Challenge
- Long sales cycle, requiring persistent engagement and relationship-building
- Addressing technical concerns around the customer’s existing solution
- Designing an optimal solution
- Competition from other suppliers
Industry: Terminals
Location: Western Europe
Volume: 400 units/year
Timeframe: 5 years
Displays Specifications
- 32″ open frame monitor
- 1920x1080 pixel
- 1500 cd/m²
- IPS, high Tni, HDMI
The Solution
- PCAP
- Anti-UV/IR bonding, 5mm cover glass
- EETI controller, USB I/F, ambient light sensor
- Adapter, AC cable, touch USB cable
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