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Vishay Intertechnology announced its participation in electronica China 2024, where it will highlight its passive and semiconductor solutions for automotive and e-mobility applications.

Key products include the 1200 V MaxSiC™ series silicon carbide (SiC) MOSFETs, with a roadmap for future 650 V to 1700 V SiC MOSFETs, and a suite of application-focused reference designs.

Other showcased innovations include smart cockpit components, efficient Power MOSFETs, high-density diodes, and comprehensive capacitor and resistor solutions.

These advancements cater to demands in the EV, industrial, telecom, and computing sectors.

Vishay Intertechnology has announced the launch of its TANTAMOUNT™ TX3 series solid tantalum molded chip capacitors, tailored for electronic detonation systems. These capacitors feature robust design and low leakage current (0.005CV DCL), ensuring reliable performance in harsh environments. They are particularly suited for remote detonation systems in mining and demolition, offering higher energy density and stable electric performance. The TX3 series capacitors undergo extensive testing, including surge current and additional screenings, to ensure reliability. Available in B and C case sizes, they cover a capacitance range from 10 µF to 100 µF and voltage ratings from 16 V to 25 V, with lead-free terminations and RoHS compliance.

Vishay Intertechnology has launched 16 new Gen 3 1200 V silicon carbide (SiC) Schottky diodes, featuring a merged PIN Schottky design. These diodes offer enhanced efficiency and reliability for switching power designs, due to their low forward voltage drop, capacitive charge, and reverse leakage current. The new diodes come in a variety of packages and range from 5 A to 40 A.

The diodes boast low capacitance charge down to 28 nC and a typical forward voltage drop of 1.35 V. They also feature low reverse leakage current down to 2.5 µA at 25 °C, enhancing system efficiency. The Gen 3 diodes are suitable for applications like solar power inverters, energy storage systems, industrial drives, and datacenters. They can operate at temperatures up to +175 °C and have forward surge ratings up to 260 A, ensuring high robustness in harsh environments. These RoHS-compliant and halogen-free devices have passed rigorous reliability tests, including 2000 hours of higher temperature reverse bias and 2000 thermal cycles.

Vishay Intertechnology has been honored with the 2023 Supply Chain Excellence Award by Continental Automotive (Changchun) Co., , recognizing its exceptional service and adaptability to urgent order changes. The award underscores Vishay's commitment to quality and fast response times in supporting Continental Automotive's R&D and production for automotive electronic components. Continental Automotive (Changchun) serves Tier-1 OEMs in China and exports to over 20 countries. Vishay, a Fortune 1,000 company listed on the NYSE under the ticker VSH, is noted for its vast portfolio of semiconductors and electronic components across various industries.

Vishay Intertechnology announced the introduction of its first silicon carbide (SiC) MOSFET products at PCIM Europe 2024. The new 1200 V MaxSiC™ series SiC MOSFETs, with on-resistances ranging from 55 mΩ to 280 mΩ, are aimed at industrial applications, including e-mobility and energy storage. Vishay will also unveil a roadmap for SiC MOSFETs spanning 650 V to 1700 V. The company's portfolio includes passive and semiconductor solutions for power electronics, featuring upcoming releases of AEC-Q101 Automotive Grade products. Demonstrations at PCIM will showcase Vishay’s solutions for various applications, such as high voltage battery shunts, eFuses, and on-board chargers. Vishay's experts will present seminars on power modules and MOSFET technologies during the event, which takes place June 11-13, 2024, in Nuremberg, Germany.

Vishay Intertechnology (NYSE: VSH) has acquired Ametherm for $31.5 million, bolstering its resistor product portfolio. Ametherm specializes in inrush current limiters and sensing thermistors for markets like automotive, industrial, aerospace/defense, and medical. This acquisition aligns with Vishay's strategy to expand through M&A and enhance customer engagement through innovation. Ametherm's offerings include customizable NTC and PTC thermistors, supporting current and future market needs, such as 800VDC for EVs and up to 2000VDC in pre-charge circuits. This acquisition is expected to support Vishay's growth and operational advantages globally.

Vishay Intertechnology has launched the second-generation Automotive Grade IHLE® series inductor, the IHLE-4040DDEW-5A, boasting enhanced EMI shielding in a 4040 case size. This inductor provides up to 20 dB reduction in radiated noise and 6 dB in magnetic flux leakage, with high-temperature operation up to +155 °C. The device features improved voltage ratings (75V operating and 100V isolation) and is AEC-Q200 qualified, making it ideal for automotive, LED drivers, and noise-sensitive applications. Available for immediate sampling and production, with a 16-week lead time, the inductor is RoHS-compliant and offers robust thermal and mechanical resistance.

Vishay Intertechnology announced that its 5 W AC and AC-AT series cemented, axial-leaded wirewound resistors now feature a pick and place friendly SMD lead bending option called the WSZ lead form. This new feature allows the resistors to be used as surface-mount components, enhancing assembly efficiency and reducing costs. These resistors are ideal for automotive and industrial electronics, energy meters, and white goods power supplies, offering peak power up to 5 kW for a 1 μs pulse load and a resistance range from 0.10 Ω to 10 kΩ. The AC05 WSZ and AC05-AT WSZ resistors are also AEC-Q200 qualified and available in a non-inductive version for fast-switching circuits. They operate over a wide temperature range of -55 °C to +250 °C and feature a non-flammable silicone cement coating. RoHS-compliant and halogen-free, these resistors come with tin-plated terminations for compatibility with various soldering processes. Samples and production quantities are available with a lead time of 12 weeks.

On May 22, 2024, Vishay Intertechnology (NYSE: VSH) announced the release of eight new AEC-Q102 qualified high-power IR emitters for automotive applications. With 850 nm and 940 nm devices, these emitters deliver a 10% higher radiant intensity in a 20% smaller footprint compared to their closest competitors. Built on Vishay’s Astral surface emitter chip technology, the devices support high drive currents up to 1.5 A DC and 5 A pulsed, offering radiant intensities up to 6000 mW/sr.

This advancement enhances illumination and reduces component count, lowering costs and saving space. The IR emitters are designed for ADAS, driver and cabin monitoring, and eye tracking systems, and offer high ESD immunity up to 5 kV. They are available with four angles of half intensity and operate over a temperature range from -40 °C to +125 °C. Samples and production quantities are available now with lead times of 8 to 12 weeks.