Elmos Semiconductor SE will present its latest semiconductor innovations during CES 2026 in Las Vegas from January 6 to 9, 2026, showcasing technologies that make vehicles smarter, safer, and more efficient. The company's demonstrators highlight key application areas for tomorrow's mobility, addressing critical challenges in electric vehicle performance, safety systems, and cybersecurity.
The Thermal Management demonstrator shows how intelligent Elmos motor control ICs optimize temperature control in electric vehicles by controlling pumps, valves, and flow sensors, potentially increasing efficiency and range. Similarly, the Air Flow/HVAC demonstrator with the E533.06 BLDC controller, E523.62/63 actuator driver, and E703.15 ultrasonic flow sensor ensures quiet, energy-efficient climate control through precise motor control. These developments matter because improved thermal management directly impacts electric vehicle range and charging efficiency, addressing consumer concerns about EV practicality.
Safety technologies take center stage with the Brake-by-Wire demonstrator, where the E520.47 dual-bridge sensor signal processor measures brake pressure with maximum precision for faster, safer braking. The Smart Electronic eFuse demonstrator shows how intelligent fuse solutions make power distribution in modern zonal vehicle architectures more efficient and safer through real-time monitoring and flexible load control. These advancements are crucial as vehicles become more electrified and automated, requiring fail-safe systems that protect both occupants and electronic components.
Elmos demonstrates its leadership in ultrasonic sensor technology with the Ultrasonic Near-Field Ranging Demonstrator, which measures objects at distances of only seven centimeters for applications like automated parking. The accompanying AI kit enables more accurate interpretation of sensor data from the E521.44 and E524.20 for improved object recognition and driving safety. The company presents a ready-to-install ultrasonic sensor kit containing all necessary components to experience the new ultrasonic system in vehicles. This technology addresses the growing need for precise short-range detection as parking automation becomes more common.
Lighting innovations include the OLED Rear Light demonstrator featuring ultra-thin, dynamically animated rear lights that combine design freedom with energy efficiency. The Dynamic RGB LED Light Bar transforms vehicle communication through flowing animations and color gradients that respond to driving situations, while the Dynamic Glass Roof Light creates adaptive lighting moods for interior comfort. These developments matter because lighting serves both functional and communicative purposes in modern vehicles, enhancing safety through clearer signaling while offering design flexibility.
The compact System-on-a-Chip sensor E527.06 reliably detects rain and darkness, with modular software architecture enabling complex evaluation of sensor signals to optimally control windshield wipers and lights. The Elmos rain-light tunnel demonstrator shows how the company intelligently combines sensor and actuator technology by controlling an autonomous rear windshield wiper that reacts to different rain intensities, fog, or changing light conditions. This integration represents the convergence of sensing and actuation that will define future vehicle systems.
Perhaps most significantly, Elmos presents its patented single-chip solution for a Quantum Random Number Generator that uses quantum principles based on in-chip photoemission to generate random numbers of the highest quality for cryptographic security. The 2 x 2 mm chip is ideal for cybersecurity in the automotive sector and networked systems, with the second generation presented in a compact USB stick format. The system generates true, physically random numbers based on quantum events and visualizes them live on a laptop, including online verification according to the NIST standard available at https://www.nist.gov. With integrated entropy source and minimal energy requirements, this technology addresses the critical need for robust cybersecurity as vehicles become increasingly connected and autonomous.
These semiconductor solutions collectively advance multiple aspects of future mobility, from basic vehicle functions to sophisticated cybersecurity measures. The technologies demonstrated at CES 2026 represent practical implementations of semiconductor innovation that address real-world challenges in vehicle efficiency, safety, and security as the automotive industry undergoes rapid transformation toward electrification and automation.
