ANNUAL REPORT 2004 - ELMOS Semiconductor AG

MANAGEMENT BOARD ELMOS – THE COMPANY THE ELMOS SHARE CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
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Until today ELMOS has
supplied more than
70 million BUS interface ICs
Airbags belong to the
applications of greatest
importance to ELMOS
lished BUS systems are accepted as standards throughout the industry. These are
LIN with regard to the bodywork, CAN for average requirements, and FLEXRAY in the
safety temperamental high-speed area. In addition, the MOST protocol dominates
the network of infotainment components.
Electronic layout in the modern car
FLEXRAY / CAN
DRIVE COMFORT COMFORT CHASSIS
Engine Infotainment
Transmission
...
LIN / MOST
Since the introduction of BUS systems by BMW in the year 1999, ELMOS has been
serial supplier and has delivered more than 70 million BUS interface ICs until today.
No other ASIC manufacturer is able to look back on a comparable delivery history.
DRIVER ASSISTANCE SYSTEMS
Driver assistance systems will have a great future growth potential. They are the next
step on the way to making driving even safer and simpler. Electronics are meant to
compensate for human weaknesses such as long reaction time or fatigue and there-
fore make driving easier. Thus the driver is able to concentrate on what’s important,
the ever increasing traffic.
For ELMOS the airbag is one of the most important applications. Thanks to the use of
safety belt and airbag systems the number of traffic casualties in Europe was halved
in the last 20 years despite tremendously increased density of traffic. The aim set
in advance for the automobile manufacturers by the European Union is yet another
halving until the year 2010.
DIAGNOSTICS
Mobile phone
Window regulator
Mirror
CAN
Central locking
Air conditioning
Seat adjustment
Dashboard
FLEXRAY
... ... ...
Brake-by-wire
Airbag