Achieving Low Cost Ownership with Embedded Display Solutions
Why Embedded Display Solutions Matter
In today’s electronics industry, human-machine interfaces (HMIs) are no longer optional—they define how users interact with technology. From industrial control panels to medical devices, the display is the face of the product. Yet design engineers face growing pressure:
Traditional approaches—sourcing raw LCDs, touch panels, drivers, and writing low-level UI code—often lead to unexpected challenges and longer schedules. Engineers need display solutions that streamline development and reduce uncertainty.
That’s where Topway embedded display comes in. By moving away from component-level integration, these solutions eliminate multiple integration steps upfront, resulting in six demonstrable advantages
- Very fast Proof of Concept (PoC)
- Short Development Cycle
- Simplify the Supply Chain
- Shorten Time to Market (TTM)
- Reduce risk for delays
- Leading to the Lowest Cost of Ownership (LCO)
Translating Risk Mitigation to Project Stability
The true Lowest Cost of Ownership (LCO) in complex embedded projects is not merely determined by the initial Bill of Materials (BOM) cost. Instead, LCO is fundamentally a function of engineering hours expended during development and the subsequent risk of long-term maintenance, re-certification, and project delays.
The core value of Topway’s embedded architecture is the high degree of component abstraction and pre-integration. By consolidating the CPU/MCU, the display, and critical industrial I/O into a single, pre-validated display terminal, the design process gains predictability. This approach dramatically minimizes integration risk, which is often the highest cost multiplier in a project timeline. The reduction in complexity and reliance on a single, verified hardware platform directly minimizes the engineering labor required for initial development and validation, leading to measurable reductions in project labor and, crucially, reduced subsequent maintenance costs. This strategy ensures the achievement of a genuine Lowest Cost of Ownership.
Furthermore, supply chain simplification serves as a vital guarantor of industrial reliability. In today's volatile global market, relying on a multi-vendor BOM—procuring the display, graphics controller, memory, and SBC from disparate sources—introduces numerous potential points of failure and delay risk. Shifting to a single, pre-validated embedded display terminal effectively collapses that multi-vendor dependency into one core component and one Stock Keeping Unit (SKU). This streamlined procurement pathway provides robust supply chain security, which is an increasingly critical requirement for industrial OEMs aiming for continuous production and stable long-term manufacturing output.
Two Paths, One Goal: Topway’s Embedded Display Portfolio
Topway offers two categories of embedded display solutions, designed to match different project requirements:
- Smart TFT LCDs (for normal applications) – self-contained modules that integrate a 32-bit MCU, graphics engine, and capacitive touch, offering a reliable and cost-effective solution.
- OS-Based Display Terminals (for advanced use cases) – powerful platforms with ARM or Intel processors, GPU/NPU acceleration, and support for Linux, Windows or Android.
Smart TFT LCDs: Simplicity Meets Reliability
For most industrial and commercial applications, Topway Smart TFT LCDs are the practical choice. These modules combine the essentials—TFT display, MCU, touch panel, and development tools—into one integrated solution.
Key benefits of Smart TFT LCDs:
- Fast proof of concept: Create working prototypes in days.
- Short development cycle: Use SGTools to design GUIs visually without low-level coding.
- Simplified integration: No driver debugging or compatibility issues.
- Reliable supply: Long-term availability ensures project stability.
- Applications: Instrumentation, industrial controls, medical electronics, home appliances.
By removing integration pain points, Smart TFT LCDs address engineers’ need for security and reliability.
Display Terminals with OS: Power for Advanced Use Cases
For complex applications requiring high-performance graphics, AI integration, or multi-protocol connectivity, display terminals with embedded OS deliver the needed horsepower.
Examples include the HMI101A02 and HMI101B01, offering:
- 10.1” IPS TFT displays with wide viewing angles and multi-touch.
- ARM Cortex-A55 or Intel Celeron CPUs for advanced applications.
- GPU/NPU acceleration supporting OpenGL, Vulkan, TensorFlow, and real-time video.
- Rich interfaces: Ethernet, CAN, RS232/RS485, HDMI, USB.
- Pre-installed Linux or Windows environments.
Key benefits of these display terminals:
Simplify the supply chain: One integrated platform from a single vendor.
Shorten time to market: Familiar OS environments reduce learning curves.
Reduce risk of delays: Proven hardware + software stack lowers integration complexity.
Lowest cost of ownership: Less debugging, fewer surprises, smoother lifecycle management.
Applications: Advanced industrial automation, medical imaging, AI-enabled HMIs, and connected devices.
Human-Centric Value: Beyond the Specs
While specifications matter, it’s the human impact that drives adoption:
For engineers: Less stress, faster iteration, and confidence in meeting deadlines.
For project managers: Predictable schedules and simplified procurement.
For end users: Smooth, intuitive interfaces that improve safety and efficiency.
Topway’s embedded display solutions don’t just reduce technical risk—they empower people across the product lifecycle.
Conclusion: Why Partner with Topway
For design engineers, the display is more than just a component—it’s the heartbeat of the user experience. Choosing the right display solution can mean the difference between success and failure.
With Topway’s Smart TFT LCDs and OS-based display terminals, you can:
- Deliver faster proof of concept.
- Complete projects with shorter development cycles.
- Simplify supply chains and sourcing.
- Reduce risks of delays and cost overruns.
- Achieve the lowest total cost of ownership.
In a market where innovation speed is critical, Topway Technology is your partner for embedded display success.
👉 Contact Topway today to explore how our embedded display solutions can accelerate your next project.