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Symbolic Displays, Inc.

Santa Ana, California, United States

Air SystemsSimulation & TrainingElectronic WarfareOptronicsDual-use
Founded 196451-200 employeesSubsystem Manufacturer, Component SupplierSupplies Air Forces, Defense Industry
Profile last updated: June 5, 2026

About

Founded in 1964, Symbolic Displays, Inc. is a defense subsystem manufacturer based in Santa Ana, United States working in air systems, simulation & training, electronic warfare +1 more.

Symbolic Displays, Inc. is a privately held, woman-owned small business based in Santa Ana, California, in operation since 1964 and under its present ownership since 1988. The company designs and manufactures custom aircraft cockpit displays, simulator avionics displays, integrated control panels, switch panels, bezels, edge-lit and aggregated panels, and illuminated keyboards for military and commercial aviation and simulators. It also offers resized COTS LCD glass as a replacement for obsolete EL, PDP and CRT displays, along with engineering services from concept to production and a repair service for flat panel displays, switch panels and keyboards. Its facilities of roughly 40,000 square feet include CNC machining, laser and photo chemical etching, PCB and harness assembly, a clean room and photometric and test laboratories. The company is ISO 9001 and AS9100 certified and lists customers including Boeing, Lockheed Martin and Honeywell.

Location

Santa Ana, United States

Founded

1964

Employees

51-200

Company type

Private company

NCAGE code

19565

Focus areas

avionicscockpit displayssimulator displaysintegrated control panelsilluminated keyboardsLCD glass resizingaircraft panelsMFDURWRwoman-owned small business

Languages

EN

Products & capabilities

Defense domains

Air SystemsSimulation & TrainingElectronic WarfareOptronics

Supply-chain role

Subsystem ManufacturerComponent SupplierContract ManufacturerMRO & Services

What they offer

HardwareComponentsManufacturing ServicesEngineering ServicesMaintenance & Repair

Markets

Also sells to civilian markets

Products

Simulator Displays

Simulator avionics display

Active matrix LCD simulator displays with LED backlighting that replicate military and commercial aircraft cockpit displays, with ARINC 429 and RS-232/422/485 interface options.

Integrated Control Panels (ICP)

Aircraft control panel

Main interface panel used to enable weapons, select navigation settings and select radio communications, available in military and simulator versions.

Illuminated Keyboards

Aircraft keyboard

Integrated and illuminated keyboards designed to AS 7788 and military specifications.

Switch Bezels

Switch panel

MFD, ring and post-light bezels with LED, incandescent or EL lighting filtered to meet MIL specifications.

Edge-Lit Panels

Lighted panel

Edge-lit panels using incandescent or LED illumination, available in NVG-compatible versions.

Aggregated Panels

Simulator panel

Combined cockpit simulator panels that consolidate individual panels, instruments and switches into one large panel.

Multi-Function Display Unit (MFDU)

Cockpit display

Multi-function cockpit display performing navigation, primary warning and system functions.

Engine Fuel Display (EFD)

Avionics display

Monochrome AMLCD avionics display used to monitor engine fuel.

Horizontal Situation Indicator (EHSI)

Cockpit display

Electronic horizontal situation indicator showing heading, navigation, waypoint, weather radar and TCAS overlay data.

Radar Warning Receiver (RWR) displays

Electronic warfare display

Radar warning receiver system and displays that detect, identify and show airborne interceptor, SAM and AAA threats.

Up-front Control Display (UFCD)

Cockpit control display

Control display for communication, radio and inertial navigation functions, working with the ICP and HUD.

Touch Screen Displays

Touch display

Custom touch screen displays for military aircraft, helicopter and commercial avionics simulator applications.

End users

Air ForcesDefense Industry

Standards, platforms & customers

Defense standards

AS 7788MIL-L-27160MIL-L-85762MIL-STD-3009

Named customers

BoeingLockheed MartinHoneywell

Credentials & affiliations

Certifications

ISO 9001

AS9100

FAA PMA 21 Approved

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