AU Optronics G101EVN01.0 industrial LCD screen enters EOL stage

Production Discontinuation Notice

AU Optronics (AUO) officially announced on March 6, 2026, that its classic industrial LCD screen model G101EVN01.0 is about to enter the end-of-life (EOL) process. This 10.1-inch industrial-grade display will be gradually phased out of the market and replaced by a new generation model.

Production stoppage timeline

Milestone Nodes	Dates	Action Requirements
Official Production Halt Notice	March 6, 2026	AUO officially releases EOL announcement
Customer Feedback Deadline	April 7, 2026	Customers must submit final demand forecasts before this date
Final Purchase Order Confirmation	July 2026	Submit final LTB (Last Time Buy) order
Final Production Completion	First Half of 2027	Production of this model officially ends

Key reminder: April 7, 2026 is the deadline for customers to provide feedback on their required quantities. Please be sure to confirm your final usage requirements before this date to ensure subsequent supply arrangements.

Alternative Model: G101EAN03.0

AUO officially designates the G101EAN03.0 as the replacement for the G101EVN01.0.

Advantages of the Alternative Solution

Technological Upgrade: Utilizes next-generation panel technology, resulting in a comprehensive improvement in display performance.
Supply Guarantee: Long-term supply plan to meet project lifecycle needs.
Industrial-Grade Reliability: Meets stringent industrial environment application standards.
Compatibility Design: Optimized mechanical and electrical interfaces for easy project switching.

Customer Action Recommendations

Emergency Assessment (From now until April 7th)

Assess the annual usage requirements of G101EVN01.0 for existing projects.
Assess safety stock and buffer inventory levels.
Provide final demand feedback to AUO/the distributor by April 7th.

Order Planning (April to July)

Develop a Last Time Buy procurement plan based on the feedback.
Submit and confirm the final purchase order by July 2026.
Coordinate inventory management and phased delivery arrangements.

Transition (From the second half of 2026)

New development projects are recommended to directly adopt G101EAN03.0.
Existing projects should initiate alternative model verification testing.
Complete technical specification confirmation and driver adaptation.

Technical Support Services

We provide comprehensive transition support for our clients:

Service Content	Description
Needs Assessment	Assist in analyzing project usage and developing an LTB strategy
Sample Support	Fast supply of G101EAN03.0 samples
Specification Comparison	Detailed analysis of technical differences between new and old models
Adaptation Guidance	Driver solution adjustment and compatibility testing support
Inventory Management	Flexible stock preparation and staggered shipment arrangements

Contact Us Now

With the critical transition period of production shutdown approaching, please contact our team as soon as possible: Email: market@leehon.com