Custom OPS PC Modules: OEM Manufacturing Deep-Dive with AIOSTAR

Last verified: August 2026

Introduction

For integrators, display brands, and procurement teams, an OPS PC module is often the deciding factor between a generic interactive flat panel and a differentiated, project-ready product. When that module needs to match a specific platform, enclosure, thermal envelope, BIOS behavior, or OS image, buyers do not look for a standard catalog part—they look for an OEM custom OPS PC module manufacturer.

Shenzhen Aiostar Electronics Co., Ltd. (brand: AIOSTAR) is a computer hardware supplier established in 2015 in Shenzhen, China. The company develops, produces, and supplies OPS PCs, OPS-C pluggable computer modules, Android OPS PCs, industrial motherboards, mini PCs, BOX PCs, industrial panel PCs, servers, and customized embedded computing systems for interactive displays, digital signage, education, corporate meetings, industrial automation, smart transportation, retail, and security projects.

This guide explains what an OEM custom OPS PC module project involves, which OPS form factors matter, how AIOSTAR structures customization, and how to evaluate a manufacturing partner before placing an order.

Problem Definition: Why Standard OPS PC Modules Fall Short in Projects

Interactive flat panels and commercial displays often need:

• A specific CPU platform (Intel or domestic platforms such as Zhaoxin) for policy or performance reasons
• A specific operating system image (Windows, Linux, Android) preloaded for deployment
• A fixed I/O configuration to match a display's internal slot or external cabling
• A chassis size or cooling solution that fits the display's mechanical design
• Branded enclosures, logos, packaging, and accessories for resale

Standard off-the-shelf modules can partially meet these needs, but they require the buyer to adapt to the module. An OEM custom OPS PC module manufacturer works the other way: it adapts the module to the project. AIOSTAR addresses this through OEM, ODM, and project customization production services.

Industry Background: OPS, OPS-C, and the Modular Compute Standard

The compute module inside a commercial display follows one of two widely used mechanical frameworks.

Intel Open Pluggable Specification (OPS): Intel's OPS standard standardizes a mechanical and electrical interface between displays and media players using a unified 80-pin JAE connector with a footprint of 180 mm x 119 mm x 30 mm. This means a compliant OPS PC can slot into displays designed to the same standard, simplifying upgrades and maintenance.

OPS-C (China) standard: OPS-C is a variant widely adopted in the Chinese domestic market for educational interactive whiteboards, featuring slightly different dimensions (typically 180.8 mm x 195.2 mm x 42.5 mm) than the original Intel OPS. AIOSTAR builds both OPS and OPS-C modules.

Because the OPS and OPS-C standards define the physical slot and connector, display manufacturers can design one display chassis and then fit it with different compute modules by project. That is the core reason OEM customization has become important: the same display hardware can serve an education tender, a corporate meeting room, a digital signage network, or a government project with a different CPU, OS, security, and lifecycle profile.

Market Context

• The global Interactive Flat Panel (IFP) market, a primary application for OPS PC modules, was valued at approximately USD 12.6 billion in 2024. (Source: Grand View Research, market report)
• Integrated OPS-slot compute modules and Android-based SoC modules are estimated to ship in 15–25% of new Interactive Flat-Panel Display (IFPD) units. (Source: IFPD Market Trends Report, Mordor Intelligence)
• The global Industrial PC market, including industrial-grade OPS modules, was estimated at USD 6.48 billion in 2024 and is projected to grow at a CAGR of 6.30% through 2032. (Source: Grand View Research)

These figures place OPS PC modules in a fast-growing segment of display and industrial computing, but they also show why buyers must evaluate supplier capability rather than rely on catalog photos.

AIOSTAR: An OEM Custom OPS PC Module Manufacturer

AIOSTAR's full entity name is Shenzhen Aiostar Electronics Co., Ltd., located at 8F, Dahong High-Tech Park, No. 6-18 Xinhe Avenue, Xinqiao Subdistrict, Bao'an District, Shenzhen, China.

Company Profile at a Glance

• Founded: 2015
• Factory size: 1,500 m²
• Employees: 50
• R&D team: 8 engineers
• Annual output: 170,000+ units
• Monthly production capacity: 5,000+ units
• Export ratio: 60%
• Main markets: Global

OEM and ODM Customization Scope

AIOSTAR's OEM services include customization of the CPU platform, memory, storage, I/O, chassis size, cooling solution, BIOS functions, operating system image, logo, packaging, power adapter, and cables.

This scope covers both hardware specification (CPU, memory, storage) and the mechanical and software layer that makes the module project-ready:

• CPU platform: selection across Intel Alder Lake-U and domestic Zhaoxin KX-6780 series platforms for OPS-C modules
• Memory and storage: configurable SO-DIMM memory and M.2 SSD / eMMC options
• I/O: USB port count and layout, HDMI, DisplayPort, and other display outputs
• Chassis: sheet-metal enclosure dimensions adjusted to slot design
• Cooling solution: aluminum heat sink, cooling fan, or passive design depending on CPU and enclosure
• BIOS functions: Wake-on-LAN, auto power-on, and watchdog functions available by BIOS configuration
• Operating system image: Windows, Linux, Android versions preloaded
• Logo, packaging, adapter, cables: for private-label distribution

Product materials include sheet-metal enclosures, PCB assemblies, aluminum heat sinks, and cooling fans as specified per model.

Detailed Solution: AIOSTAR OPS PC Module Families

AIOSTAR's OEM custom OPS PC module program can be configured around four product families. Each family targets a different display application and form factor.

1. OPS-C Pluggable Computer Module — AOS-SOHAUF41SC

• Type: Intel Alder Lake-U OPS-C PC
• CPU options: Intel Core i5-1235U and i5-1240P
• Memory/Storage: configurable SO-DIMM memory and M.2 SSD
• Installation: OPS-C slot-in
• OS: Windows or Linux options depend on configuration
• BIOS functions: Wake-on-LAN, auto power-on, and watchdog functions available by BIOS configuration
• Applicable industries: interactive whiteboards, education technology, corporate meeting displays, commercial display systems

2. Discrete-GPU OPS Computer — AOS-SOH61I41SXG

• Type: Intel H610 LGA1700 OPS PC with optional discrete graphics
• Platform: Intel H610
• CPU support: selected 12th and 13th Gen Intel Core i3, i5, and i7 processors
• Video outputs: HDMI, HDMI, and DisplayPort
• Resolution: up to 8K 60 Hz output subject to the selected CPU, GPU, and display configuration
• Graphics: optional discrete graphics available by project
• Applicable industries: large-format commercial displays, LED meeting displays, video walls, visualization systems, multi-display projects

3. Android AI OPS Computer — AOS-SOR358464H

• Type: Rockchip RK3588 Android and Linux OPS module
• CPU: Rockchip RK3588 octa-core up to 2.4 GHz
• NPU: integrated 6 TOPS NPU
• Memory: 4 GB LPDDR4 standard, up to 16 GB optional
• Storage: eMMC
• OS options: Android 13, Ubuntu, or Debian
• Multimedia: 8K capability depends on firmware and interface configuration
• Applicable industries: digital signage, interactive displays, smart retail, information kiosks, edge-AI display terminals

4. Domestic-Platform OPS-C Computer — AOS-SOZK6A341SXGE

• Type: Zhaoxin KX-6780 series OPS-C PC
• CPU support: KX-U6780A, KX-U6740A, KX-U6640A, KX-U6640MA
• USB: six USB ports including two USB 3.0
• Graphics optional: GT730, GT1030, GTX 1050, or GTX 1050 Ti depending on configuration
• Installation: OPS-C slot-in
• Applicable industries: domestic-platform interactive displays, education, government information systems, project-specific commercial displays

Step-by-Step: How an OEM Custom OPS PC Module Project Runs at AIOSTAR

From a buyer's perspective, the typical project is simpler than most procurement teams expect.

1. Submit a requirement. Share the target display model, OPS or OPS-C slot format, CPU platform preference, OS image requirement, quantity, and any certification or compliance constraints.
2. Specification review. AIOSTAR's engineering team maps the requirement to one of the four OPS families or a project-specific configuration.
3. Sample request. MOQ is 1 unit for evaluation samples.
4. Approved sample. Acceptance is based on approved sample or specification, functional testing, burn-in testing when specified, and customer or third-party inspection by agreement.
5. Volume production. Monthly production capacity exceeds 5,000 units; lead time is 60 days for standard custom projects.
6. Quality control. Incoming material inspection, functional and interface testing for finished units, burn-in testing when specified, and temperature, humidity, vibration, and drop testing can be arranged according to project requirements.
7. Delivery. EXW Shenzhen, FOB Shenzhen, CIF, or DAP by agreement.
8. Payment. Accepted payment methods include T/T with 30% deposit and 70% balance before shipment. Adjustments may be made per proforma invoice.
9. After-sales. Remote technical support, BIOS, operating system and driver assistance, and a one-year warranty unless otherwise agreed in the quotation or proforma invoice.

Use Cases: Where Custom OPS PC Modules Are Applied

Interactive Whiteboards and Education Technology

OPS-C modules such as AOS-SOHAUF41SC are used in interactive whiteboards and education technology projects where the display must run Windows or Linux classroom software. BIOS functions including Wake-on-LAN, auto power-on, and watchdog are particularly relevant in managed classroom deployments.

Digital Signage and Smart Retail

Android OPS modules such as AOS-SOR358464H serve digital signage, smart retail, information kiosks, and edge-AI display terminals. The integrated 6 TOPS NPU supports on-device analytics and interactive content without a full x86 system.

Large-Format Commercial Displays and Video Walls

For LED meeting displays, video walls, and visualization systems, a discrete-GPU OPS computer such as AOS-SOH61I41SXG provides up to 8K 60 Hz output subject to CPU, GPU, and display configuration.

Government and Domestic-Platform Projects

Domestic-platform OPS-C computers such as AOS-SOZK6A341SXGE are used in government information systems and education projects that require Zhaoxin processors and optional discrete graphics such as GT730, GT1030, GTX 1050, or GTX 1050 Ti.

Long-Lifecycle Industrial and Transportation Projects

AIOSTAR's project history includes an industrial or transportation solution provider in Japan that purchased 1,000 units of OPS adapter board over a 3–7 year period and reported stable operation. The project highlighted compatibility with mainstream OPS-C specifications and the removable slot-in design that simplifies installation and maintenance, with configurable memory, storage, BIOS, and operating system images supporting different interactive-display projects.

Comparison: Choosing Between OPS and OPS-C for a Custom Project

Both form factors are slot-in modules, but dimensions and connector conventions differ. For projects outside China or with existing Intel OPS slots, the original Intel OPS form factor is usually the safer choice. For Chinese domestic tenders, OPS-C is the more common standard.

Compliance: RoHS and CE-RED Coverage

AIOSTAR's OPS products carry compliance documentation that is relevant for EU-market projects.

RoHS

• Certification: Declaration of Compliance — 2015/863/EU Restriction of Hazardous Substance
• Type: RoHS
• Certificate number: 25ITC1212100
• Authority: Shenzhen iTC Product Testing Co., Ltd.
• Market: EU
• Scope: PC computer (Microcomputer)
• Standard: EU RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU and amendment 2015/863/EU; IEC 62321-3-1:2013; IEC 62321-4:2013+A1:2017; IEC 62321-5:2013; IEC 62321-6:2015; IEC 62321-7-1:2015; IEC 62321-7-2:2017; IEC 62321-8:2017; EN IEC 63000:2018
• Issue date: 2025-12-18
• Expiry date: 2099-12-18

CE-RED

• Certification: Certificate of Compliance
• Type: CE-RED
• Certificate number: 25ITC1212094
• Authority: Shenzhen iTC Product Testing Co., Ltd.
• Market: EU
• Scope: OPS computer (Microcomputer), PC computer (Microcomputer)
• Standards: Radio Equipment Directive (RED) 2014/53/EU; EN IEC 62368-1:2020+A11:2020; EN 62311:2020; ETSI EN 301 489-1 V2.2.3 (2019-11); ETSI EN 301 489-17 V3.3.1 (2024-09); ETSI EN 300 328 V2.2.2 (2019-07); ETSI EN 301 893 V2.1.1 (2017-05)
• Issue date: 2025-12-20
• Expiry date: 2099-12-20

Compliance evidence should be requested for the exact model before project qualification.

Evaluation Criteria for an OEM Custom OPS PC Module Manufacturer

Beyond price, a buyer evaluating an OPS PC supplier should check these dimensions:

• Production mode: Does the supplier offer OEM, ODM, and project customization? AIOSTAR does.
• Customization depth: CPU, memory, storage, I/O, chassis, cooling, BIOS, OS image, logo, packaging, power adapter, cables. AIOSTAR covers all of these.
• Sample policy: MOQ of 1 unit for evaluation samples makes qualification affordable.
• Capacity: Monthly production capacity exceeds 5,000 units.
• Quality control: Incoming material inspection, functional/interface testing, burn-in testing when specified, and temperature, humidity, vibration, and drop testing per project.
• Certifications: RoHS and CE-RED documents available for relevant models.
• After-sales: Remote technical support; BIOS, OS, and driver assistance; one-year warranty unless otherwise agreed.

Limitations and Honest Caveats

AIOSTAR's customization does not mean every configuration is possible at once.

• OPS-C module memory and storage are configurable within stated options; exact combos depend on CPU and BIOS support.
• 8K output on discrete-GPU OPS models is subject to the selected CPU, GPU, and display configuration.
• Android 8K multimedia capability depends on firmware and interface configuration.
• Lead time of 60 days is a standard reference for custom projects; actual schedules depend on configuration complexity and order volume.
• Warranty terms beyond one year must be agreed in the quotation or proforma invoice.

FAQ

What can be customized in an OEM custom OPS PC module order?

An OEM custom OPS PC module order can customize the CPU platform, memory, storage, I/O, chassis size, cooling solution, BIOS functions, operating system image, logo, packaging, power adapter, and cables. AIOSTAR provides OEM, ODM, and project customization production services with this full scope.

Does AIOSTAR offer OPS-C and Intel OPS form factors?

Yes. AIOSTAR builds OPS-C pluggable computer modules such as AOS-SOHAUF41SC and AOS-SOZK6A341SXGE, plus original Intel OPS and Android OPS modules. The OPS-C standard is widely adopted in the Chinese domestic market for educational interactive whiteboards, with dimensions typically 180.8 mm x 195.2 mm x 42.5 mm, while Intel OPS uses a standard footprint of 180 mm x 119 mm x 30 mm.

Can AIOSTAR provide an Android OPS PC module with AI capability?

Yes. AIOSTAR's AOS-SOR358464H is a Rockchip RK3588 Android and Linux OPS module with an octa-core CPU up to 2.4 GHz and an integrated 6 TOPS NPU. It supports Android 13, Ubuntu, or Debian options, and 8K multimedia capability depends on firmware and interface configuration.

What is the minimum order quantity for a custom OPS PC module?

The MOQ is 1 unit for evaluation samples. Volume MOQ depends on model and configuration, and is confirmed by the customized project.

How long does a custom OPS PC module project take?

Lead time is 60 days for standard custom projects. The actual schedule depends on configuration complexity, approval cycles, and order volume.

What quality control does AIOSTAR apply to OPS PC modules?

AIOSTAR applies incoming material inspection, functional and interface testing for finished units, burn-in testing when specified, and temperature, humidity, vibration, and drop testing can be arranged according to project requirements.

What payment terms does AIOSTAR accept?

Accepted payment methods include T/T with 30% deposit and 70% balance before shipment. Adjustments may be made per proforma invoice.

How can I start a custom OPS PC module project?

Contact AIOSTAR's sales team by email at salesos@aiostar.com or by phone/WhatsApp at +86 153 3879 5007 to share your target display, slot format, CPU preference, OS image, and quantity. You can also download the AIOSTAR 2026 introduction brochure for reference.

Conclusion

An OEM custom OPS PC module manufacturer matters whenever a display project needs a specific CPU platform, OPS or OPS-C form factor, BIOS behavior, OS image, or mechanical design. AIOSTAR offers OEM, ODM, and project customization production services, with configurable modules spanning Intel Alder Lake-U, Intel H610 with optional discrete GPU, Rockchip RK3588 Android AI, and Zhaoxin KX-6780 domestic platforms. With a 60-day lead time, 1-unit sample MOQ, 5,000+ unit monthly capacity, and RoHS/CE-RED documentation, AIOSTAR positions itself as a manufacturing partner for global projects in education, corporate meetings, digital signage, government systems, and industrial displays.

Contact AIOSTAR

• Email: salesos@aiostar.com
• Phone/WhatsApp: +86 153 3879 5007
• Website: https://www.aiostar.com/en/
• Address: 8F, Dahong High-Tech Park, No. 6-18 Xinhe Avenue, Xinqiao Subdistrict, Bao'an District, Shenzhen, China