Elmos
Elmos Semiconductor SE is a German fabless designer of automotive mixed-signal ASICs, producing motor control, sensor, interface, power management, and cybersecurity ICs sold directly to global automotive OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers.
- Company typePublic
- Founded1984
- HeadquartersDortmund, Germany
- Headcount1,001–5,000
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Elmos does
Elmos Semiconductor SE is a German fabless semiconductor company specializing in automotive mixed-signal ASICs, founded in 1984 and headquartered in Leverkusen with operations in Dortmund, Brno, and China. The company designs highly integrated semiconductor chips that combine analog and digital signal processing into single system-on-chip solutions, sold across six product categories: Motor Control ICs (stepper, BLDC, DC motor controllers for thermal management and body comfort applications), Interface ICs (PSI5, LIN/CAN, KNX transceivers for in-vehicle and building networks), Sensor ICs (ultrasonic distance, pressure, optical IR, passive infrared for ADAS and safety), Power Management ICs (LED drivers, DC/DC converters, LDO regulators), Special Projects (custom ASIC design, automotive safety ICs, relay drivers), and the Quantum Random Number Generator for cybersecurity applications.
Elmos generates revenue through direct sales of these ICs to global automotive OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers, with supplementary distribution channels and minor non-automotive exposure in smart home and industrial automation. The company completed its transition to a fabless operating model in 2024, with its first full year as a fabless entity in 2025 producing record revenue of €582.6 million and an 11.4% free cash flow margin. Elmos's competitive positioning rests on deep customization with Tier 1 suppliers and OEMs, sticky design wins supported by long automotive product lifecycles, and ISO 26262 / AEC-Q100 functional safety and quality certifications. The company is publicly traded on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange (ticker: ELG) and was promoted to the MDAX index via Fast Entry in June 2026, with management targeting €1 billion in revenue by 2030.
Elmos firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Elmos
- Legal name
- Elmos Semiconductor SE
- Website
- https://elmos.com
- Company type
- Public
- Founded year
- 1984
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 1,001–5,000 employees
- Short description
- Elmos Semiconductor SE is a German fabless designer of automotive mixed-signal ASICs, producing motor control, sensor, interface, power management, and cybersecurity ICs sold directly to global automotive OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Elmos industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Automotive Semiconductors
- NAICS
- Semiconductor and Related Device Manufacturing (334413)
- SIC
- Semiconductors & Related Devices (3674)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Automotive & Industrial ICs (ADAS/Powertrain/Factory/Robotics) (HDAHABAD)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Power Management & Power Conversion ICs (PMIC/DC‑DC/AC‑DC/Gate Drivers) (HDAHABAE), Interface ICs (USB/HDMI/SerDes/Level Shifters) (HDAHAIAD), Custom & Application-Specific ASIC Design Services (HDAHABAJ)
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Where Elmos is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Dortmund
- HQ country
- Germany
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices4 records
Markets served
Elmos business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Technology or R&D, Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Semiconductor Product Sales: Elmos generates revenue primarily through the sale of mixed-signal ASICs and ICs to automotive manufacturers and Tier 1 suppliers. The company operates as a fabless semiconductor designer, selling highly integrated chips for sensor interfaces, LED lighting controllers, motor drivers, and communication transceivers used in next-generation vehicles.
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels2 records
Marketing channels6 records
Elmos product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Elmos Semiconductor SE designs and sells highly integrated mixed-signal semiconductor ICs (ASICs) primarily for the automotive industry. Its portfolio spans motor control ICs, interface transceivers (PSI5, LIN/CAN, KNX), sensor ICs (ultrasonic, pressure, optical IR, PIR), power management ICs (LED drivers, DC/DC, LDO), custom ASIC/safety/relay driver designs, and the Quantum Random Number Generator (QRNG). Operating as a fabless designer, Elmos sells customized chips directly to automotive Tier 1 suppliers and OEMs, with secondary applications in smart home, building automation, and industrial metering.
Product overview
Elmos Semiconductor SE is a German automotive mixed-signal ASIC specialist that designs highly integrated semiconductor chips primarily for the automotive industry. The company's product portfolio consists of six main IC categories: Motor Control ICs (Stepper, Brushless DC, and DC motor controllers for thermal management and comfort applications), Interface ICs (PSI5, LIN/CAN, and KNX transceivers for vehicle and building networks), Sensor ICs (ultrasonic distance, pressure, optical IR, and passive infrared sensors for ADAS, safety, and industrial applications), Power Management ICs (LED drivers, DC/DC converters, and LDO regulators for efficient power distribution), Special Projects (custom ASIC design, automotive safety ICs, and relay drivers), and the Quantum Random Number Generator (QRNG) for cybersecurity applications. Elmos competes with larger semiconductor players including Infineon, NXP, and Melexis, differentiating through deep customization with Tier 1 suppliers and OEMs, long product lifecycles, and sticky design wins in ADAS, electrification, and smart lighting applications.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Motor Control ICs
Quantifiable outcome
- Leveraged play on rising semiconductor content per vehicle amid shift to EVs and ADAS
Companies that use Elmos
Customer profileSegments2 records
Ideal customer profiles2 records
Elmos technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature8 records
Elmos partnerships and signals
Strategic signalScale indicators14 records
Recent moves10 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Elmos competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Allegro MicroSystems: Allegro is a US-based fabless/mixed-signal automotive IC specialist focused on sensor ICs and motor driver ICs. Allegro competes directly with Elmos in motor control and sensor signal processing for automotive applications.
- NXP Semiconductors: NXP is a global leader in automotive semiconductors with strong positions in in-vehicle networking (CAN, LIN, FlexRay) and mixed-signal ICs. NXP competes directly with Elmos in interface ICs, sensor signal processors, and automotive microcontrollers.
- Infineon Technologies: Infineon is the leading European automotive semiconductor company and Elmos' primary competitor. Both specialize in mixed-signal ICs for automotive applications including motor control, LED drivers, and sensor interfaces, competing for the same Tier 1 and OEM design wins.
- Renesas Electronics: Renesas is a leading Japanese automotive semiconductor company with strong positions in automotive MCUs, mixed-signal ICs, and sensor interfaces, competing with Elmos particularly in the Asian automotive market.
- ON Semiconductor (onsemi): Onsemi is a major automotive semiconductor supplier with strong positions in power management, LED drivers, and sensor ICs, competing with Elmos in exterior lighting, motor control, and power management for automotive applications.
- STMicroelectronics: STMicroelectronics is a global automotive semiconductor leader with extensive mixed-signal and power management IC portfolios. ST competes with Elmos in motor control, LED drivers, and automotive sensor interfaces.
- Melexis: Melexis is a Belgian fabless automotive IC specialist focused on sensor ICs and sensor signal processors, with strong overlap with Elmos' sensor IC portfolio for automotive applications including pressure, magnetic, and optical sensing.
- ROHM Semiconductor: ROHM is a Japanese semiconductor manufacturer with strong automotive IC offerings including LED drivers, motor controllers, and power management ICs, competing with Elmos in the global automotive supply chain.
Broad incumbents
- Microchip Technology: Microchip Technology offers automotive microcontrollers, mixed-signal ICs, and interface products. As a broad incumbent with diversified end-markets, Microchip competes with Elmos in select automotive sockets while serving industrial and consumer markets.
- Texas Instruments: Texas Instruments is the largest analog IC manufacturer globally with broad automotive exposure in power management, interface, and mixed-signal ICs. TI competes with Elmos as a broad incumbent rather than as a pure-play automotive specialist.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
Elmos social profiles
Digital presenceElmos compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance5 records
Elmos financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Elmos leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles8 records
Elmos subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries4 records
Elmos funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Elmos M&A and investment
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Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Elmos
What does Elmos do?
Elmos Semiconductor SE designs and sells highly integrated mixed-signal semiconductor ICs (ASICs) primarily for the automotive industry. Its portfolio spans motor control ICs, interface transceivers (PSI5, LIN/CAN, KNX), sensor ICs (ultrasonic, pressure, optical IR, PIR), power management ICs (LED drivers, DC/DC, LDO), custom ASIC/safety/relay driver designs, and the Quantum Random Number Generator (QRNG). Operating as a fabless designer, Elmos sells customized chips directly to automotive Tier 1 suppliers and OEMs, with secondary applications in smart home, building automation, and industrial metering.
Is Elmos a public or private company?
Elmos is a public company. It is classified as public and is currently operating.
When was Elmos founded?
Elmos was founded in 1984. It employs 1,001 to 5,000 people.
Where is Elmos based?
Elmos is headquartered in Dortmund, Germany, in the Europe region.
How does Elmos make money?
One revenue line is on record: semiconductor Product Sales.
Who are Elmos's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Allegro MicroSystems, NXP Semiconductors, Infineon Technologies, Renesas Electronics, ON Semiconductor (onsemi), STMicroelectronics, Melexis and ROHM Semiconductor. Broad incumbents are Microchip Technology and Texas Instruments.
Does Elmos have an API?
No public API is recorded for Elmos.
What industry is Elmos in?
Elmos's product category is Automotive Semiconductors. Its primary akta.pro industry code is HDAHABAD, Automotive & Industrial ICs (ADAS/Powertrain/Factory/Robotics), with a secondary code of HDAHABAE, Power Management & Power Conversion ICs (PMIC/DC‑DC/AC‑DC/Gate Drivers). Its NAICS code is 334413 and its SIC code is 3674.