CLA088WA01XN Replacement — 8.8″ 1280x480 Stretched Bar Display
| Original specification — CLA088WA01XN | Published industry specification for the original Kyocera part, compiled from supplier catalogue data. |
|---|---|
| Display Size | 8.8 inch (stretched bar, 2.67:1) |
| Resolution | 1280x480 |
| Original Application | automotive instrument clusters and arcade game cabinets |
| Active Area (mm) | on request — send the original drawing |
| Outline Dim. (mm) | on request — send the original drawing |
| Luminance | high-brightness build per your original specification |
| Operating Temperature | wide-temperature range per original specification |
| Module Interface | confirmed against your host board |
| Driver IC | confirmed during engineering review |
| Panel Type | stretched-bar TFT glass, custom cut |
| Glass / Bonding | standard TFT glass; cover glass and optical bonding optional |
| Touch Option | projected capacitive or resistive touch optional |
| HDMI Driver Board | HDMI converter driver board available as add-on |
| Supply Model | built to order — custom programme, no broker stock |
Engineering notes — what changes when you re-source a discontinued bar panel
The four points below are what an engineering review actually checks on a re-sourced 1280x480 bar module — read them before you request a quotation.
Why broker stock is the expensive route
Discontinued Kyocera parts surface on the broker market at wide price spreads, mixed production dates and no vendor warranty. A last-time-buy batch also caps your programme volume: when it runs out, the line stops. Building the module again from the specification removes both risks — the 1280x480 format stays in production for as long as your programme needs it.
What we rebuild, and what can be upgraded
The replacement follows your original 1280x480 outline, active area and resolution so the enclosure and frame buffer stay untouched. Backlight, driver IC, interface, touch and temperature range are re-selected around it: an IPS upgrade for viewing angle, a high-brightness backlight for semi-outdoor use, wide-temperature components for -30㎡ starts, or CTP where the original had none.
How fit is confirmed before you commit
Send the original datasheet, a drawing, or the panel itself. Engineering checks outline, connector position, timing and backlight against your board and reports which parameters match and which do not — including anything that cannot be matched exactly. You approve a sample before any volume order: no tooling commitment on paper alone.
Programme terms that matter for a re-sourced part
Re-sourced programmes run on the same terms as our standard catalogue: sample first, engineering support through bring-up, and volume scheduling that follows your build plan. Lead time is set by glass cutting and backlight selection for the 1280x480 format, not by warehouse picking. If the original part is still cheaper in small quantities, we will say so — the custom route wins on continuity, not on unit price.
Frequently asked questions — CLA088WA01XN replacement
Is the RONEN 1280x480 a drop-in replacement for CLA088WA01XN?
It is built to your original specification, not sold as a verified drop-in. Send the original datasheet or a sample: engineering confirms outline, connector, timing and backlight against your board and tells you exactly which parameters match and which do not, before you commit to tooling.
Is there an off-the-shelf replacement for CLA088WA01XN?
No — and there never was one. Bar panels in this class were built to order at the original maker too: glass is cut to the stretched 1280x480 format and the backlight is selected per programme, so nothing sits in a warehouse waiting for a buyer. The replacement is quoted and built the same way — against your specification, not from stock.
What is the minimum order for a custom 8.8 bar module?
Sample-first is the standard path: one sample unit for bring-up, then a volume schedule agreed with your production plan. Minimum quantities depend on glass availability for the 1280x480 format and are quoted per project — ask during the engineering review.
Can you match the original brightness and temperature range?
Where the original maker published a value — high-brightness build per your original specification — we build to it. Where no value was published, we set brightness and temperature from your sample or your operating envelope, including high-brightness backlights for semi-outdoor 8.8 use.
How long does a replacement programme take?
Because these panels are built to order, lead time is set by glass supply and backlight selection for the 1280x480 format rather than by stock availability. The sequence is engineering review against your specification or sample, sample build and your bring-up, then volume scheduling to your production plan. We confirm the realistic glass-supply date during the review instead of quoting a generic figure.
What if the original CLA088WA01XN drawing is lost?
Send a physical sample instead. We measure outline, active area, connector position and pinout, and rebuild the module from measurements — the common case for automotive instrument clusters designs where the original documentation no longer exists.
Related discontinued-panel replacements
Other Japanese-origin bar panels we rebuild to specification: Compatible LCD Replacements (hub) · AVO81SKM-N80-DHPO · TCG062BHWV-B40L · Special Shape Displays
Send the original specification
Email the datasheet, drawing or photos of your CLA088WA01XN panel to sales@odmlcd.com — engineering replies with a match assessment before you commit to tooling.
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