Vishay Intertechnology 200 V FRED Pt® Ultrafast Rectifiers Deliver High Current Ratings Up to 15 A in New DFN6546A Package
Rhea-AI Summary
Vishay (NYSE: VSH) introduced 16 200 V FRED Pt ultrafast rectifiers in the new low-profile DFN6546A package with wettable flanks.
Key features: current ratings from 6 A to 15 A, typical height 0.88 mm, AEC-Q101 automotive variants, operating range –55 °C to +175 °C, low forward voltage 0.75 V, improved thermal design, and AOI-compatible wettable flanks. Samples and production are available now with eight-week lead times.
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Positive
- Current ratings up to 15 A
- Low profile 0.88 mm package height
- Wettable flanks enable automatic optical inspection
- AEC-Q101 qualified automotive-grade variants available
- Operating range -55 °C to +175 °C
- Low forward voltage of 0.75 V
Negative
- Samples and production lead time of eight weeks
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Historical Context
| Date | Event | Sentiment | Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 15 | Product introduction | Positive | +2.7% | Launch of compact IHLP1212-EZ-1Z inductor with high current capability. |
| Apr 14 | Earnings date set | Neutral | +2.7% | Announcement of Q1 2026 earnings release and conference call schedule. |
| Apr 14 | Award recognition | Positive | +1.3% | Receipt of 2025 Excellent Supply Chain Award from automotive customer. |
| Apr 08 | Product introduction | Positive | +8.0% | Introduction of WLKN-000 2-way Wilkinson divider/combiner for high-frequency uses. |
| Apr 08 | Corporate governance | Neutral | +8.0% | Announcement of 2026 virtual annual stockholder meeting details. |
Recent product and corporate news items have coincided with generally positive next-day price reactions.
Over recent months, Vishay’s updates have focused on new components, corporate events, and recognition. On Apr 8, a new Wilkinson divider/combiner and the 2026 annual meeting notice coincided with a 7.96% move. On Apr 14–15, an earnings date announcement, a supply chain award, and a compact IHLP® inductor launch each saw gains between 1.27% and 2.72%. Today’s DFN6546A FRED Pt® rectifier launch fits this pattern of steady product innovation supporting a constructive price backdrop.
Market Pulse Summary
This announcement highlights Vishay’s expansion of its Power DFN lineup with DFN6546A FRED Pt® ultrafast rectifiers offering up to 15 A, compact 0.88 mm height, and operation up to 175 °C. The parts target automotive, industrial, and consumer applications, reinforcing Vishay’s presence across these markets. In context of recent awards and other product launches, investors may watch for design wins, adoption in EV/ADAS systems, and commentary at upcoming earnings to gauge commercial impact.
Key Terms
ultrafast rectifiers technical
aec-q101 technical
automatic optical inspection (aoi) technical
msl moisture sensitivity level technical
j-std-020 technical
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Featuring a Low 0.88 mm Profile and Wettable Flanks, Commercial and Automotive Grade Devices Provide Improved Thermal Performance and Efficiency
MALVERN, Pa., April 22, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. (NYSE: VSH) today introduced 16 FRED Pt® ultrafast rectifiers in the new low profile DFN6546A package with wettable flanks. Providing space-saving, high efficiency solutions for commercial, industrial, and automotive applications, the 200 V devices provide current ratings from 6 A to 15 A and are available in commercial and Automotive Grade, AEC-Q101 qualified versions.
The latest package in Vishay’s Power DFN family, the DFN6546A features a compact 6.5 mm x 4.6 mm footprint and an extremely low typical height of 0.88 mm, allowing the Vishay Semiconductors rectifiers released today to make more efficient use of PCB space. At the same time, the devices’ optimized copper mass design and advanced die placement technology allow for superior thermal performance that enables operation at higher current ratings. Compared to 200 V components in the SMPC (TO-277A) package with the same footprint, the rectifiers offer a 10 % lower profile and a 50 % higher current rating.
The single and dual devices are intended for high frequency inverters, DC/DC converters, freewheeling diodes, load dump protection, clamps and snubbers, reverse and series polarity protection, and LED backlighting. Typical automotive applications will include engine control units (ECU); LED lighting systems; advanced driver assistance (ADAS), lidar, and camera systems; and 48 V boardnets, chargers, and battery management systems (BMS) in electric (EV) and hybrid electric vehicles (HEV). In addition, the rectifiers deliver high performance for industrial automation equipment and tools, energy harvesting, consumer electronics and appliances, computers, and telecom and medical equipment.
For these applications, the devices offer low reverse leakage current and operate over a wide temperature range from -55 °C to +175 °C, while their low forward voltage drop of 0.75 V — combined with a fast reverse recovery time (trr) and low reverse recovery charge (Qrr) — reduces power losses to improve efficiency. The wettable flanks of their DFN6546A package allow for automatic optical inspection (AOI), eliminating the need for an X-ray inspection. Ideal for automated placement, the rectifiers offer a MSL moisture sensitivity level of 1, per J-STD-020, LF maximum peak of 260 °C. The components are RoHS-compliant and halogen-free, and their matte tin-plated leads meet the JESD 201 class 2 whisker test.
Device Specification Table:
| Part number | IF(AV) (A) | VR (V) | IFSM (A) per diode | VF at IF | TJ max. (°C) | Circuit configuration | AEC-Q101 | |
| VF (V) | IF (A) | |||||||
| VS-6ERH02-M3 | 6 | 200 | 120 | 0.75 | 6 | 175 | Single | No |
| VS-6ERH02HM3 | 6 | 200 | 120 | 0.75 | 6 | 175 | Single | Yes |
| VS-8ERH02-M3 | 8 | 200 | 131 | 0.75 | 8 | 175 | Single | No |
| VS-8ERH02HM3 | 8 | 200 | 131 | 0.75 | 8 | 175 | Single | Yes |
| VS-10ERH02-M3 | 10 | 200 | 134 | 0.75 | 10 | 175 | Single | No |
| VS-10ERH02HM3 | 10 | 200 | 134 | 0.75 | 10 | 175 | Single | Yes |
| VS-15ERH02-M3 | 15 | 200 | 264 | 0.75 | 15 | 175 | Single | No |
| VS-15ERH02HM3 | 15 | 200 | 264 | 0.75 | 15 | 175 | Single | Yes |
| VS-6CRH02-M3 | 2 x 3 | 200 | 66 | 0.75 | 3 | 175 | Dual | No |
| VS-6CRH02HM3 | 2 x 3 | 200 | 66 | 0.75 | 3 | 175 | Dual | Yes |
| VS-8CRH02-M3 | 2 x 4 | 200 | 70 | 0.75 | 4 | 175 | Dual | No |
| VS-8CRH02HM3 | 2 x 4 | 200 | 70 | 0.75 | 4 | 175 | Dual | Yes |
| VS-10CRH02-M3 | 2 x 5 | 200 | 77 | 0.75 | 5 | 175 | Dual | No |
| VS-10CRH02HM3 | 2 x 5 | 200 | 77 | 0.75 | 5 | 175 | Dual | Yes |
| VS-15CRH02-M3 | 2 x 7.5 | 200 | 124 | 0.75 | 7.5 | 175 | Dual | No |
| VS-15CRH02HM3 | 2 x 7.5 | 200 | 124 | 0.75 | 7.5 | 175 | Dual | Yes |
Samples and production quantities of the new FRED Pt ultrafast rectifiers in the DFN6546A package are available now, with lead times of eight 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.
The DNA of tech® is a registered trademark of Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. FRED Pt s a registered trademark of Vishay Intertechnology.
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Links to product datasheets:
VS-6ERH02-M3 through VS-15ERH02HM3
VS-6CRH02-M3 through VS-15CRH02HM3
Link to product photo:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/vishay/albums/72177720333001449
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