Hi there, community!
Theo the community reporter is back here again! I am here now to bring you an overview of our Spectrum’s development for all yet-to-be-released lineups. This topic will be updated regularly with the progress we have accomplished in the manufacturing process. So, for those interested in Project Spectrum updates, go ahead and bookmark this topic!
Recap on the basics
This section is for those unfamiliar with the flow of Spectrum manufacturing process. The process generally follows a standardized “steps” or “timeline,” consisting of 5 major milestones. Each milestone is fulfilled in a fixed chronological order, as seen below.
1. Concept
The start of it all! The concept stage decided on ideas, specs, and overall design, which involved you, the community! This is when we start finding the panel supplier, a contract manufacturer (CM), provided a guideline for color, material, and finish (CMF), and prepared a product requirement document (PRD).
2. Engineering validation testing
This step is important to integrate both hardware and software and ensure that the product can perform its essential functions. In this step, “soft” tools were made and assured that all monitor parts fit together. We also start developing the firmware to drive our display panel. Of course, all processes were studied closely to find flaws in functionality, design, and finish. All findings were then reported to our contract manufacturer for improvement points.
3. Design validation testing (DVT)
DVT is when we start creating the products using the same machine used for mass production. In this step, we continue developing the firmware and start making “hard” tooling for the assembly process. Devices used to manufacture then were calibrated, and operators were trained. This step includes third-party laps for testing, optimization, and certification. DVT is also when our OSD is being developed for the first time! Packaging is also tested before finally proceeding to the next milestone.
4. Production validation testing (PVT)
PVT is to make sure that the production line is up to par, so we can finally commence mass production. Here we test the stability of the assembly line and adjust the process as necessary to address any issues. This stage is when we start shipping to press and reviewers. Additionally, reliability and endurance testing is concluded here. Lastly, the builds were assessed based on quality standards to find the “one golden sample,” which became the mass production standard.
5. Mass production (MP)
This is the last step! Mass production is just as the name suggests. In the early stage of mass production, a test run is done with 100 units before finally committing to full-scale production. The units’ rate of failure is low, then another mass production will take place. Shipping will commence not long after.
Project Spectrum progress bar
Below is the progress summary for each Spectrum variation. To give you a general idea of what is happening in each milestone, the “notes” section will be filled with sub-steps or events which occurred within the timeline. Some may have a separate topic that explains the event in more detail.
ES07DC9 DEV. PHASE |
PROGRESS | NOTES |
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Concept December 2021 |
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EVT - |
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DVT - |
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PVT May 2022 |
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PVT PCBA done - See topic PVT completed - See topic |
MP June 2022 |
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Mini build done - See topic. Done first mass production run 100 unit - See topic and detailed run here. QC check done. Pending resumption of mass production. See topic. Mass production resumed on November 2022 Estimated shipping January 2023 |
ES07D02 DEV. PHASE |
PROGRESS | NOTES |
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Concept March 2019 |
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EVT April 2022 |
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Problem with HDR and strobing code - see topic Passed EVT - see topic |
DVT May 2022 |
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DVT assembly done QRE test - see topic On progress - safety and feature certifications. Backlight strobe tuning started development - see topic |
PVT June 2022 |
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PVT build done. Commencing compatibility test and QRE test - See topic |
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Preparation of mass production done. 1st run MP done by November 2022 - See topic Estimated shipping January 2023 |
ES07DCA (280Hz Glossy) DEV. PHASE |
PROGRESS | NOTES |
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EVT | ![]() |
Timeline unconfirmed - Pending ES07D02 development |
DVT | ![]() |
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PVT | ![]() |
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MP | ![]() |
Estimated shipping Q1 2023 |
ES07D01 (1440p 144Hz) DEV. PHASE |
PROGRESS | NOTES |
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Concept | ![]() |
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EVT | ![]() |
Timeline unconfirmed - Pending ES07DCA development |
DVT | ![]() |
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PVT | ![]() |
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MP | ![]() |
Project on schedule - Estimated shipping Q1 2023 |
Info on shipping estimates
Our shipping estimates are based on our expected development time in the most realistic way. The estimate applies to all lineups currently waiting for their release.
Due to our efforts currently focused on getting ES07DC9 & ES07D02 available, ES07DCA & ES07D01 has yet to have an established timeline. We will have more detailed information for those variants as we progress through the milestones.
As always, feel free to drop your comment below. Cheers!