Elmos Semiconductor SE has announced its first design wins with a German premium OEM for the E522.96, a 48-channel LED controller for pixel-based OLED rear lights.
Elmos says vehicle exterior lighting is increasingly becoming a distinctive design element, with dynamic lighting functions for communication and safety. Pixel-based OLED rear lights enable dynamic lighting animations, while increasing the demands for precise and reliable control of each light point.
The E522.96 controls up to 48 channels, three times as many as previous Elmos LED controllers for exterior lighting. This allows complex lighting functions to be implemented with fewer components. Across both rear lights of a vehicle, more than 500 light points can be individually controlled and combined into dynamic lighting designs. The controller is available in CAN-FD and UART versions for different vehicle architectures.
Elmos is also expanding its product portfolio for future vehicle architectures. Smart Edge Gateway ICs can enable communication between LED controllers via Ethernet based on 10BASE-T1S, for lighting applications on and inside the vehicle. The 16-channel E522.95 controller complements the product lineup for brake and turn signal functions.
Dr. Jan Dienstuhl, Chief Sales Officer of Elmos Semiconductor SE, said: “Modern exterior lighting combines complex electronics with an immediate impact on design, brand recognition, and safety. Our innovative LED controllers give OEMs new freedom to create dynamic lighting signatures and intelligent lighting functions,”
Elmos will showcase an OLED demonstrator using the E522.96 at electronica 2026 in Munich. It demonstrates how hundreds of individually controlled pixels create a precise and dynamic lighting experience.
