Vishay Intertechnology Extends 193 PUR-SI Series of Snap-in Power Aluminum Capacitors With Voltage Ratings of 550 V and 600 V

Rhea-AI Summary

Vishay Intertechnology (NYSE: VSH) expanded its 193 PUR-SI series snap-in power aluminum electrolytic capacitors with new 550 V and 600 V ratings on Jan. 14, 2026. The devices support up to 3.27 A ripple current, a useful life of 5000 hours at +105 °C, and capacitances from 47 µF to 820 µF in 25 compact case sizes. Higher voltages reduce the need for series strings and voltage-balancing resistors, saving PCB space and BOM cost. Samples are available; production lead times are 18 weeks.

Positive

• Voltage ratings extended to 550 V and 600 V
• Ripple current capability of 3.27 A
• Useful life 5000 hours at +105 °C
• Capacitance range 47 µF–820 µF in 25 case sizes

Negative

• Production lead times of 18 weeks
• Capacitance tolerance of ±20%
• Max ESR up to 3365 mΩ for larger parts

News Market Reaction

+6.56%

19 alerts

+6.56% News Effect

+8.6% Peak in 24 hr 45 min

+$152M Valuation Impact

$2.47B Market Cap

0.9x Rel. Volume

On the day this news was published, VSH gained 6.56%, reflecting a notable positive market reaction. Argus tracked a peak move of +8.6% during that session. Our momentum scanner triggered 19 alerts that day, indicating notable trading interest and price volatility. This price movement added approximately $152M to the company's valuation, bringing the market cap to $2.47B at that time.

Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.

Key Figures

Current price: $16.00 Useful life rating: 5000 h at +105 °C Ripple current: Up to 3.27 A +5 more

8 metrics

Current price $16.00 Pre-news trading level for VSH

Useful life rating 5000 h at +105 °C 193 PUR-SI capacitor series lifetime specification

Ripple current Up to 3.27 A Maximum ripple current capability of extended series

Voltage ratings 550 V and 600 V New ratings added to 193 PUR-SI capacitors

Higher ripple performance 30 % Up to 30% higher ripple current vs. standard solutions

DC bus voltage range Up to 1100 V Design target using fewer high-voltage capacitors

Capacitance range 47 µF to 820 µF Available capacitance options for 193 PUR-SI series

Lead time 18 weeks Production quantities availability for extended series

Market Reality Check

Price: $20.19 Vol: Volume 992,796 is 17% bel...

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$20.19 Last Close

Volume Volume 992,796 is 17% below the 1,190,432 share 20-day average (rel. volume 0.83). normal

Technical Price $16.00 is trading above the 200-day MA of $15.03, but 19.23% below the $19.81 52-week high.

Peers on Argus

VSH was down 0.5% with peers mixed: SMTC at -5.14%, POWI at -1.99%, SIMO at -2.1...

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VSH was down 0.5% with peers mixed: SMTC at -5.14%, POWI at -1.99%, SIMO at -2.10%, DIOD at -0.77%, while SYNA rose 0.90%. Momentum scans only flagged SMTC on the downside, supporting a stock-specific interpretation.

Historical Context

5 past events · Latest: Jan 07 (Positive)

Pattern 5 events

Date	Event	Sentiment	Move	Catalyst
Jan 07	Product launch	Positive	-2.2%	Launch of compact VT171P and VT172U transmissive sensors for industrial uses.
Jan 06	Earnings date set	Neutral	-2.2%	Announcement of Q4 and full-year 2025 results release and conference call.
Dec 17	Product launch	Positive	-2.1%	Introduction of S2F and S3F thin film chip fuses for broad applications.
Dec 11	Industry award	Positive	+0.3%	SGTPL-28 space-grade planar transformers honored with 2025 AspenCore EE award.
Dec 10	Product launch	Positive	+2.9%	Launch of NTCS0402E3104*XT AEC-Q200 NTC thermistor with wide temp range.

Pattern Detected

Recent product and technology announcements have often produced modest, mixed price reactions, with several positive updates followed by short-term declines.

Recent Company History

Over the last two months, Vishay has issued a series of product-focused announcements, including transmissive sensors on Jan 7, 2026, thin film chip fuses on Dec 17, 2025, and a new AEC-qualified thermistor on Dec 10, 2025. An award for its SGTPL-28 planar transformers was announced on Dec 11, 2025. Despite generally positive product positioning, 24-hour price moves after these releases ranged from about -2% to nearly +3%, indicating inconsistent near-term trading responses to similar news items.

Market Pulse Summary

The stock moved +6.6% in the session following this news. A strong positive reaction aligns with the...

Analysis

The stock moved +6.6% in the session following this news. A strong positive reaction aligns with the company’s strategy of incremental product enhancements across its passive component portfolio. Recent history shows mixed immediate responses to similar product news, so an outsized move could reflect positioning rather than a structural shift. Investors may monitor upcoming earnings on Feb 4, 2026 and any follow-on design-win disclosures to gauge how higher-voltage, 5000 h-rated capacitors translate into demand and revenue over time.

Key Terms

dc-link filtering, switch mode power supplies, battery management systems (BMS), rohs-compliant, +2 more

6 terms

dc-link filtering technical

"suited for smoothing, buffering, and DC-Link filtering in switch mode power supplies"

Dc-link filtering is the use of electrical components to smooth and clean the main direct‑current connection inside a power converter or inverter, reducing voltage wiggles and electrical noise that can stress components. For investors, better dc-link filtering means products run more reliably, use energy more efficiently, and meet regulatory limits on interference — factors that reduce warranty costs, improve product performance, and influence competitiveness.

switch mode power supplies technical

"DC-Link filtering in switch mode power supplies; chargers, battery management systems"

Switch mode power supplies are electronic units that convert one voltage of electricity to another by rapidly turning the input power on and off and smoothing the output, like a fast faucet that adjusts water flow to the right pressure. They matter to investors because they affect the efficiency, size, heat, reliability and cost of a company’s electronic products; performance or supply issues can influence manufacturing costs, product competitiveness and profit margins.

battery management systems (BMS) technical

"chargers, battery management systems (BMS), and motor controls in electric (EV)"

A battery management system (BMS) is the electronic controller that monitors and protects rechargeable battery packs by measuring charge levels, balancing individual cells, managing temperature, and preventing unsafe conditions like overcharge or overheating. For investors, a reliable BMS improves a battery product’s safety, lifespan and performance — which lowers warranty costs, supports regulatory approval and boosts the commercial value of electric vehicles, grid storage and any product relying on batteries, much like a trained driver keeping a car running efficiently and safely.

rohs-compliant regulatory

"The RoHS-compliant capacitors are also available with 3-pin keyed polarity"

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.

non-solid electrolyte technical

"As polarized aluminum electrolytic capacitors with a non-solid electrolyte, the devices"

A non-solid electrolyte is a liquid or gel substance that carries charged particles between a battery’s positive and negative ends, typically an organic solvent with dissolved salts. Investors pay attention because these electrolytes offer high conductivity and are used in most current batteries but bring safety and longevity trade-offs—think of a machine that runs well with oil but risks leaks and fire—so a move to solid alternatives can affect a maker’s performance, costs and risk profile.

snap-in power aluminum electrolytic capacitors technical

"series of miniature snap-in power aluminum electrolytic capacitors with new voltage"

A snap-in power aluminum electrolytic capacitor is an electronic component that stores and releases electrical energy, built with aluminum plates and a conductive liquid, and fitted with sturdy snap-in leads for quick mounting on circuit boards. Think of it as a shock absorber or short-term savings account for electricity that smooths voltage and supplies bursts of power; its reliability, size, cost and supply affect product performance, manufacturing yields and long-term maintenance costs—key concerns for investors in electronics and power-related businesses.

AI-generated analysis. Not financial advice.

Space- and Cost-Saving Devices Offer Ripple Current to 3.27 A and Useful Life of 5000 Hours at +105

MALVERN, Pa., Jan. 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. (NYSE: VSH) today announced that the company has extended its 193 PUR-SI series of miniature snap-in power aluminum electrolytic capacitors with new voltage ratings of 550 V and 600 V. The Vishay BCcomponents devices deliver up to 30 % higher ripple current than standard solutions in similar case sizes and offer a longer useful life.

Traditionally, designers have used three 400 V to 450 V capacitors in series, with voltage balancing resistors across each device, to handle DC bus voltages up to 1100 V — an approach that adds design complexity and potential failure points. With their higher voltage ratings up to 600 V, the enhanced 193 PUR-SI series devices released today allow designers to achieve this voltage range with fewer components, while eliminating the need for voltage balancing circuits — saving PCB space and reducing BOM costs. In addition, the added voltage headroom extends capacitor lifetimes and enhances overall system reliability.

Designed to withstand the demanding switching currents of today’s high power converters, the 193 PUR-SI series devices handle ripple currents up to 3.27 A. Their long useful life of 5000 hours at +105 °C permits use in demanding applications requiring more than 25 years of operation from capacitors in ambient temperatures up to +60 °C. Featuring a cylindrical aluminum case insulated with a blue sleeve, the devices offer capacitance from 47 µF to 820 µF in 25 compact case sizes ranging from 22 mm x 25 mm to 35 mm x 60 mm. The RoHS-compliant capacitors are also available with 3-pin keyed polarity snap-in terminals for more stable PCB mounting.

As polarized aluminum electrolytic capacitors with a non-solid electrolyte, the devices are ideally suited for smoothing, buffering, and DC-Link filtering in switch mode power supplies; chargers, battery management systems (BMS), and motor controls in electric (EV) and hybrid electric (HEV) vehicles; industrial motor drives and air conditioners; solar inverters; medical equipment; UPS; and welding equipment.

Device Specification Table:

Case size (D x L in mm)	22 x 25 to 35 x 60
Capacitance range	47 µF to 820 µF
Tolerance	± 20 %
Rated voltage	400 V to 450 V	500 V to 600 V
Category temperature range	-40 °C to +105 °C
Useful life at +105 °C	5000 h
Max. ESR at 100 Hz	120 mΩ to 3365 mΩ
Max. impedance at 10 kHz	80 mΩ to 2700 mΩ
Sectional specification	IEC 60384-4 / EN130300
Climatic category IEC 60038	40 / 105 / 56	25 / 105 / 56

Samples of the extended 193 PUR-SI series capacitors are available from catalog houses in small quantities. Production quantities are available now, with lead times of 18 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.

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Links to product datasheets:
http://www.vishay.com/ppg?28458 (193 PUR-SI)

Link to product photo:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/vishay/albums/72177720331387944

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

FAQ

What new voltage ratings did Vishay add to the 193 PUR-SI series (VSH) on Jan. 14, 2026?

Vishay added 550 V and 600 V ratings to the 193 PUR-SI series.

How much ripple current can the new 193 PUR-SI capacitors (VSH) handle?

The devices handle up to 3.27 A ripple current.

What is the useful life specification for the 193 PUR-SI capacitors (VSH)?

Useful life is specified as 5000 hours at +105 °C.

What capacitance and case-size options are available for Vishay 193 PUR-SI (VSH)?

Capacitance ranges 47 µF to 820 µF across 25 case sizes from 22×25 mm to 35×60 mm.

Will using 550 V–600 V 193 PUR-SI capacitors (VSH) reduce component count in high-voltage designs?

Yes; higher voltage ratings can replace series strings and remove voltage-balancing resistors, reducing PCB space and BOM cost.

When are samples and production quantities of the extended 193 PUR-SI series (VSH) available?

Samples are available from catalog houses; production quantities are available now with 18-week lead times.