Vishay Intertechnology (NYSE: VSH) launched AEC-Q200 qualified CRCW0201-AT e3 thick film chip resistors in an ultra-compact 0201 case (0.6 mm x 0.3 mm x 0.23 mm) on Feb 18, 2026. The devices cut PCB area by 50% versus 0402 while retaining high reliability.
Key specs: 0.05 W power at +70°C, 30 V operating voltage, -55°C to +155°C range, resistance 0 Ω–1 MΩ, tolerances ±1%/±5%, TCR ±200 ppm/K. RoHS-compliant, halogen-free, pure matte tin plating; samples and production available with 12-week lead times.
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PCB area reduced by 50% versus 0402
AEC-Q200 qualification with -55°C to +155°C operating range
Wide resistance range: 0 Ω–1 MΩ with ±1%/±5% tolerances
Negative
Low power rating of 0.05 W at +70°C limits high-power uses
Lead times of 12 weeks may affect short-term availability
News Market Reaction – VSH
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This announcement adds another AEC-Q200 qualified component to Vishay’s portfolio, with ultra-compac...
Analysis
This announcement adds another AEC-Q200 qualified component to Vishay’s portfolio, with ultra-compact 0201 thick film resistors offering a 50% PCB area reduction and operation from -55 °C to +155 °C. It continues a series of recent product introductions alongside dividends and earnings updates. Investors evaluating this news in context may focus on how a widening catalog supports the broader "Vishay 3.0" strategy and how frequently similar launches have coincided with meaningful price moves in the past.
Key Figures
Resistor footprint:0.6 mm × 0.3 mm × 0.23 mmPCB area reduction:50%Power rating:0.05 W+5 more
8 metrics
Resistor footprint0.6 mm × 0.3 mm × 0.23 mmCRCW0201-AT e3 case dimensions
PCB area reduction50%PCB area saved vs 0402 case size
Power rating0.05 WRated at +70 °C for CRCW0201-AT e3
Operating voltage30 VMaximum operating voltage
Temperature range-55 °C to +155 °CSpecified operating temperature range
Introduced 1200 V SiC MOSFET modules in SOT-227 package.
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Pattern Detected
Recent news shows mixed reactions: product launches and a dividend have sometimes led to gains but also to selloffs, indicating inconsistent price responses to generally positive updates.
Recent Company History
Over the last few weeks, Vishay has combined strategic updates with steady product launches. A $0.10 quarterly dividend declaration on 2026-02-12 saw shares fall 2.58%, while an AEC-Q200 resistor launch on 2026-02-11 coincided with a 4.29% rise. New inductors and 4Q25 earnings on 2026-02-04 were followed by a 4.24% drop. Earlier, 1200 V SiC MOSFET modules on 2026-01-28 aligned with a 4.27% gain. Today’s ultra-compact resistor launch fits this ongoing stream of incremental product introductions.
Key Terms
thick film chip resistors, aec-q200, tcr, rohs-compliant, +2 more
6 terms
thick film chip resistorstechnical
"introduced a new series of AEC-Q200 qualified thick film chip resistors in the ultra compact"
Thick film chip resistors are small, rectangular electronic parts made by printing a paste-like resistive ink onto a ceramic chip and heating it until it hardens, then adding metal end contacts — like painting a stripe that becomes a tiny, fixed electrical stopper. Investors track them because they are low-cost, high-volume components found in almost all electronic products; shifts in demand, manufacturing capacity, or raw-material costs can quickly affect suppliers’ revenues and margins.
aec-q200technical
"introduced a new series of AEC-Q200 qualified thick film chip resistors in the ultra compact"
AEC‑Q200 is an industry standard that defines stress tests and reliability requirements for passive electronic components (such as resistors, capacitors and inductors) used in vehicles. For investors, an AEC‑Q200 qualification signals that parts are designed and tested to survive harsh automotive conditions—like temperature swings, vibration and humidity—making products more likely to win automotive contracts and reduce warranty or field‑failure risk.
tcrtechnical
"with tolerances of ± 1 % and ± 5 % and TCR of ± 200 ppm/K."
TCR stands for T‑cell receptor, a protein on the surface of certain immune cells that recognizes pieces of disease or abnormal cells like a lock recognizing a specific key. Investors see it as a target for therapies that reprogram a patient’s immune cells to hunt cancer or infected cells, so advances or setbacks in TCR-based treatments can strongly affect clinical prospects, regulatory risk and company valuation.
rohs-compliantregulatory
"RoHS-compliant and halogen-free, CRCW0201-AT e3 series resistors feature a protective coating"
RoHS-compliant means a product meets rules that limit or ban certain hazardous chemicals in electrical and electronic equipment, ensuring the item does not contain those restricted substances above set limits. For investors this matters because compliance affects a company's ability to sell in regulated markets, avoid fines and recalls, and manage production costs and supply-chain risks—similar to a food product following a recipe that omits banned ingredients to stay sellable and safe.
vapor phasetechnical
"Suitable for automatic soldering using reflow or vapor phase, the devices’ pure matte tin"
Vapor phase is the portion of a substance that exists as a gas rather than a liquid or solid, like the steam hovering above a pot of boiling water. In regulatory and market contexts, it describes gases and airborne particles generated by products (for example inhaled therapies or e-cigarettes), and matters to investors because composition, safety, and regulatory treatment of the vapor phase can affect product approvals, legal risk, consumer demand, and costs for testing or compliance.
lead (pb)-freeregulatory
"provides compatibility with lead (Pb)-free and lead-containing soldering processes."
Lead (Pb)-free means a product, material, or manufacturing process avoids using the heavy metal lead beyond legally allowed trace levels, typically by substituting safer metals or different formulations. For investors, it signals compliance with health and environmental rules, lower legal and cleanup risk, and access to regulated markets—similar to replacing a risky ingredient in a recipe to meet safety rules—while potentially affecting costs, suppliers, or product performance.
Devices Save Space While Maintaining High Reliability in Automotive, Industrial, and Telecommunications Applications
MALVERN, Pa., Feb. 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. (NYSE: VSH) today introduced a new series of AEC-Q200 qualified thick film chip resistors in the ultra compact 0201 case size. Offering a miniature footprint of just 0.6 mm by 0.3 mm by 0.23 mm, the CRCW0201-AT e3 series devices provide designers with a reliable, space-saving solution for automotive, industrial, and telecommunications applications.
Compared to devices in the next-larger 0402 case size, the resistors released today are available at a competitive price, while reducing PCB requirements by 50 %. For designers, this supports the ongoing downsizing trend in modern electronics, while maintaining stable electrical performance and high reliability.
Despite their small size, CRCW0201-AT e3 series resistors deliver a power rating of 0.05 W at +70 °C and operating voltage of 30 V. The devices operate over a temperature range from -55 °C to +155 °C and are available with a wide range of resistance values from 10 Ω to 1 MΩ (0 Ω jumper), with tolerances of ± 1 % and ± 5 % and TCR of ± 200 ppm/K.
RoHS-compliant and halogen-free, CRCW0201-AT e3 series resistors feature a protective coating designed for electrical, mechanical, and climatic protection. Suitable for automatic soldering using reflow or vapor phase, the devices’ pure matte tin plating provides compatibility with lead (Pb)-free and lead-containing soldering processes.
Samples and production quantities of the CRCW0201-AT e3 series are available now, with lead times of 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.
The DNA of tech® is a registered trademark of Vishay Intertechnology, Inc.
What are the key specifications of Vishay's CRCW0201-AT e3 resistors (VSH) released Feb 18, 2026?
They are ultra-compact 0201 resistors with 0.6x0.3x0.23 mm footprint and AEC-Q200 qualification. According to Vishay, they offer 0.05 W power at +70°C, 30 V operating voltage, -55°C to +155°C range, and resistance from 0 Ω to 1 MΩ.
How do CRCW0201-AT e3 resistors (VSH) affect PCB space compared to 0402 parts?
They reduce PCB area requirements by approximately 50% versus 0402 parts. According to Vishay, the 0201 case size (0.6 mm x 0.3 mm) supports modern downsizing trends while maintaining electrical performance and reliability.
Are Vishay CRCW0201-AT e3 resistors (VSH) suitable for automotive applications?
Yes, they are AEC-Q200 qualified and rated -55°C to +155°C for automotive use. According to Vishay, the devices are designed for automotive, industrial, and telecommunications applications and include protective coating and RoHS compliance.
What soldering and plating compatibility do CRCW0201-AT e3 resistors (VSH) offer?
They use pure matte tin plating compatible with Pb-free and lead-containing soldering and support reflow or vapor phase soldering. According to Vishay, the parts are suitable for automatic soldering processes used in production environments.
What is the availability and lead time for Vishay CRCW0201-AT e3 resistors (VSH)?
Samples and production quantities are available now with lead times of 12 weeks. According to Vishay, customers can order samples and production volumes, though the 12-week lead time may affect short-term procurement planning.
