New Vishay Intertechnology Space-Grade Common Mode Choke Provides EMI Filtering for GaN and SiC Switching Applications
Rhea-AI Summary
Vishay (NYSE: VSH) introduced the SGCM05339, a space-grade surface-mount common mode choke for GaN and SiC switching, power converters, and solar panel inverters. The device features a nanocrystalline core, overmolded ruggedized construction, and outgassing compliance per ASTM-E595.
The SGCM05339 supports heat-rating currents up to 14.43 A, continuous operation from -55 °C to +130 °C, dielectric withstand of 1000 VRMS, insulation resistance ≥ 10 GΩ, and selectable screening to MIL and EEE standards. Samples and production quantities are available with lead times of 8 to 12 weeks.
Positive
- Heat-rating current up to 14.43 A
- Continuous operating range -55 °C to +130 °C
- Dielectric withstand voltage of 1000 VRMS
Negative
- Typical lead times of 8–12 weeks
- DC resistance up to 0.1318 Ω per winding
News Market Reaction – VSH
On the day this news was published, VSH declined 1.07%, reflecting a mild negative market reaction. Argus tracked a peak move of +12.5% during that session. Argus tracked a trough of -10.2% from its starting point during tracking. Our momentum scanner triggered 3 alerts that day, indicating moderate trading interest and price volatility. This price movement removed approximately $26M from the company's valuation, bringing the market cap to $2.40B at that time.
Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.
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Market Reality Check
Peers on Argus
VSH was up 1.73% pre-news. Peers were mixed: DIOD +0.38%, POWI +0.80%, SYNA -1.78%, SIMO roughly flat at -0.02%, SMTC down -4.85%. With no peers in the momentum scanner and mixed directions, this points to stock-specific rather than sector-wide factors.
Historical Context
| Date | Event | Sentiment | Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 04 | Product launch (LED) | Positive | -0.9% | Launch of compact tricolor RGB LED with high intensity and wide color range. |
| Feb 25 | Product launch (optocouplers) | Positive | +2.5% | Industrial-focused phototransistor optocouplers with low forward current and high isolation. |
| Feb 18 | Product launch (resistors) | Positive | +3.8% | Ultra-compact thick film chip resistors reducing PCB area while maintaining reliability. |
| Feb 12 | Dividend declaration | Positive | -2.6% | Quarterly cash dividend of $0.10 per share announced for common stockholders. |
| Feb 11 | Product launch (resistors) | Positive | +4.3% | Sulfur-resistant thick film chip resistors with long-term stability for automotive and industrial use. |
Recent product announcements have often seen positive price reactions, but there are occasional divergences where favorable news coincided with short-term declines.
Over the last few months, Vishay has repeatedly expanded its component portfolio with new LEDs, optocouplers, and thick film resistors, often targeting automotive and industrial markets. Several of these launches on Feb 11, Feb 18, and Feb 25 2026 coincided with gains, while the RGB LED news on Mar 4 2026 saw a modest decline. A $0.10 quarterly dividend declared on Feb 12 2026 also preceded a short-term pullback. Today’s space-grade common mode choke fits this pattern of incremental product-line expansion.
Market Pulse Summary
This announcement adds a space-grade common mode choke to Vishay’s portfolio, aimed at GaN and SiC power designs that demand EMI control and reliability. With currents up to 14.43 A, operation from -55 °C to +130 °C, and compliance with standards like ASTM-E595 and MIL-PRF-27, it targets aerospace and defense markets. In context of other recent product launches and a steady dividend, investors may watch for evidence of design wins, adoption in power systems, and how it complements Vishay’s broader discrete and passive components strategy.
Key Terms
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Surface-Mount Device Features a Robust Nanocrystalline Core and Overmolded, Ruggedized Construction for Reliable Performance in Harsh Environments
MALVERN, Pa., March 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. (NYSE: VSH) today introduced a new space-grade, surface-mount common mode choke designed to provide EMI filtering and noise suppression in demanding space, aerospace, and defense applications.
The Vishay Custom Magnetics SGCM05339 is ideal for GaN and SiC switching applications, where sharp edges develop in waveforms, causing radiated emissions. The common mode choke will also be used in low profile, high current power supplies; DC/DC converters in distributed power systems; and power converters for solar panels.
To withstand the harsh environments of these applications, the self-shielded device features a compact, robust nanocrystalline core and an overmolded ruggedized construction. The SGCM05339 offers high impedance at extended frequencies, supports high heat rating current capabilities of up to 14.43 A, and provides a continuous operating temperature range from -55 °C to +130 °C.
Outgassing compliant per ASTM-E595, the device released today is available with a wide range of screening options, including MIL-PRF-27, Grade 5, Product Level T, Temperature Class S; MIL-STD-981 Family-4, Class S; and EEE-INST-002. The SGCM05339 offers a dielectric withstand voltage of 1000 VRMS, insulation resistance of 10 GΩ (minimum) at 500 VDC, and can be customized by turn count, wire gauge, and more to meet specific application requirements.
Device Specification Table:
| Part number | SGCM05339 |
| Inductance per winding | 320 µH to 10 400 µH |
| Common mode impedance (typ.) | 540 Ω to 3600 Ω |
| DC resistance per winding (max.) | 0.0029 Ω to 0.1318 Ω |
| Heat rating current (typ.)(¹) | 2.02 A to 14.43 A |
| Peak impedance frequency | 2.06 Hz to 31.74 Hz |
| Leakage (max.) | 0.35 µH to 7.75 µH |
(1) DC current (A) through the windings in series that will cause an approximate ΔT of 30 °C
Samples and production quantities of the new space-grade common mode choke are available now, with lead times of 8 to 12 weeks.
Vishay manufactures one of the world’s largest portfolios of discrete semiconductors and passive electronic components that are essential to innovative designs in the automotive, industrial, computing, consumer, telecommunications, military, aerospace, and medical markets. Serving customers worldwide, Vishay is The DNA of tech.® Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. is a Fortune 1000 Company listed on the NYSE (VSH). More on Vishay at www.Vishay.com.
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Links to product datasheets:
http://www.vishay.com/ppg?34682 (SGCM05339)
Link to product photo:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/vishay/albums/72177720332489717/
For more information please contact:
Vishay Intertechnology
Peter Henrici, +1 408 567-8400
peter.henrici@vishay.com
or
Redpines
Bob Decker, +1 415 409-0233
bob.decker@redpinesgroup.com
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