The p r a c t i c a l application of PLZT e l e c t r o o p t i c ceramic materials t o non-memory , segmented displays i s reported. Appearance , configuration and operational c h a r a c t e r i s t i c s are described and compared w i t h LCD ( l i q u i d c r y s t a l ) displays. Significant features include wide viewing angle, wide operating temperature range, high speed and color capability. vantages and disadvantages are discussed.