A sequential planetary stack transmission system is provided. In accordance with the method, a die and a substrate are provided which are to be connected to each other across first and second surfaces. The digital area array display, the plurality of lenses, and the image plane are spaced along an optical axis extending from the digital area array display through the plurality of lenses, and toward the image plane such that a digital image provided by the display can be brought into focus onto the imaging plane by the plurality of lenses.