Vishay Intertechnology Introduces New AEC-Q200 Qualified, Glass Protected NTC Thermistor in 0402 Case Size

Rhea-AI Summary

Vishay Intertechnology (NYSE: VSH) introduced the NTCS0402E3104*XT, an AEC-Q200 qualified, glass-protected NTC thermistor in the 0402 (0.5 mm × 0.5 mm × 1 mm) case size on Dec 10, 2025. Key specs include R25 = 100 kΩ with tolerances down to ±1%, B25/85 = 4311 K with ±1% tolerance, ESD withstand > 25 kV (HBM), and an operating range of -55 °C to +150 °C. The SMD device has NiSn terminations, is RoHS-compliant and halogen-free, supports wave/reflow soldering, is delivered on reels of 10,000, and a SPICE model is available for design-in.

Samples and production quantities are available now with 13-week lead times.

Positive

• AEC-Q200 qualified for automotive use
• R25 100 kΩ available with ±1% tolerance
• B25/85 4311 K with ±1% tolerance
• ESD withstand > 25 kV (HBM)
• Wide operating range: -55 °C to +150 °C

Negative

• Lead times of 13 weeks may affect fast production ramp
• Max. power dissipation limited to 70 mW

Key Figures

B25/85 value 4311 K NTCS0402E3104*XT thermistor beta (B25/85)

R25 value 100 kΩ Resistance at +25 °C for NTCS0402E3104*XT

R25 tolerance ± 1 %; ± 2 %; ± 3 %; ± 5 % Available resistance tolerances for device

B25/85 tolerance ± 1 % Beta value tolerance for thermistor

Operating temperature -55 °C to +150 °C Specified operating temperature range

ESD withstand > 25 kV ESD withstand per Human Body Model (HBM)

Max power dissipation 70 mW Maximum power dissipation for thermistor

Lead time 13 weeks Samples and production quantities availability

Market Reality Check

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Volume Volume 1,084,337 is below 20-day average 1,755,100 (relative volume 0.62). low

Technical Price 15.35 is trading slightly above 200-day MA at 15.24 and 22.51% below 52-week high 19.81.

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Peers show mixed moves, with DIOD (-1.38%) and POWI (-1.3%) down, while SYNA (2.82%), SIMO (3.04%), and SMTC (2.17%) are up, suggesting stock-specific rather than broad sector momentum.

Historical Context

Date	Event	Sentiment	Move	Catalyst
Dec 03	SiC module launch	Positive	+6.4%	Introduced 1200 V SiC MOSFET power modules in MAACPAK PressFit package.
Dec 02	Factory certification	Positive	+2.2%	New Mexico factory certified to IATF 16949:2016 and multiple ISO standards.
Nov 25	Relay product launch	Positive	+3.5%	Released VORA1150 1500 V solid-state relay for 800 V battery monitoring.
Nov 19	Dividend declaration	Positive	-3.9%	Declared quarterly dividend of $0.10 per share on common shares.
Nov 19	Power resistor launch	Positive	-1.0%	Introduced AEC-Q200 qualified 30 W thick film power resistor for automotive.

Pattern Detected

Recent technical/product announcements often coincided with positive price reactions, while dividend and some product news saw mixed or negative follow-through.

Recent Company History

Over the last month, Vishay has reported several operational and product milestones. On Nov 19, it launched the AEC‑Q200 LTA 30 power resistor, followed by a $0.10 quarterly dividend on the same date, which saw a -3.9% move. Subsequent product introductions on Nov 25, Dec 2, and Dec 3 in solid-state relays, factory certifications, and SiC MOSFET modules were followed by gains of 3.5%, 2.18%, and 6.41%, respectively. Today’s thermistor launch extends this steady flow of automotive-focused components.

Market Pulse Summary

This announcement adds an AEC‑Q200 qualified, glass-protected NTC thermistor in a compact 0402 size, targeting automotive and industrial temperature sensing across -55 °C to +150 °C. It follows a stream of recent product introductions and factory certifications, indicating continued focus on automotive-grade components. Regulatory filings highlight quarterly net revenues of $790.6 million and a net loss of $7.9 million, so investors may watch how such niche products contribute to margins, utilization, and overall demand in upcoming reports.

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Device Combines High B_25/85 Value of 4311 K With R₂₅ Value of 100 kΩ and Tolerances Down to ± 1 %

MALVERN, Pa., Dec. 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. (NYSE: VSH) today introduced a new AEC-Q200 qualified, glass protected NTC thermistor in the widely used 0.5 mm by 0.5 mm by 1 mm 0402 case size. The Vishay BCcomponents NTCS0402E3104*XT combines a high beta (B_25/85) value of 4311 K with an electrical resistance value at +25 °C (R₂₅) of 100 kΩ.

Fully glass coated and protected, the thermistor released today offer tolerances down to ± 1 % for both its R₂₅ and B_25/85 values for precise temperature sensing, protection, and compensation over a wide temperature range of -55 °C to +150 °C. The device offers ESD withstand of > 25 kV in accordance with the Human Body Model (HBM).

With its industry-standard size, the NTCS0402E3104*XT provides a drop-in replacement for competing solutions in automotive LED modules, electronic control units, sensor clusters, battery packs, and camera, radar, and lidar modules; energy meters; office equipment; and industrial smoke and fire detectors.

Featuring an SMD construction with NiSn terminations, the NTC thermistor is suitable for wave or reflow soldering. RoHS-compliant and halogen-free, the device is delivered on punched paper tape on reels in packages of 10 000 units. For fast design-in, a SPICE model is available.

Device Specification Table:

Part number	NTCS0402E3104*XT
Case size	0402
R25 value	100 kΩ
R25 tolerance	± 1 %; ± 2 %; ± 3 %; ± 5 %
B25/85 value	4311 K
B25/85 tolerance	± 1 %
Max. power dissipation	70 mW
Operating temp. range	-55 °C to +150 °C

Samples and production quantities of the NTCS0402E3104*XT are available now, with lead times of 13 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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Link to product photo:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/vishay/albums/72177720330714197

Link to datasheet:
http://www.vishay.com/ppg?29003 (NTCS0402E3.....T)

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 are the key electrical specs of Vishay's NTCS0402E3104*XT (VSH) announced Dec 10, 2025?

The device has R25 = 100 kΩ (tolerances to ±1%), B25/85 = 4311 K (±1%), and max power dissipation 70 mW.

Is the NTCS0402E3104*XT from Vishay (VSH) qualified for automotive applications?

Yes, the thermistor is AEC-Q200 qualified and specified for automotive uses such as LED modules and ECUs.

What is the operating temperature range for Vishay's NTCS0402E3104*XT (VSH)?

The operating range is -55 °C to +150 °C.

How is Vishay delivering NTCS0402E3104*XT parts and what are lead times (VSH)?

The device is delivered on punched paper tape on reels of 10,000 units and samples/production are available now with 13-week lead times.

Does the NTCS0402E3104*XT (VSH) support ESD protection and soldering methods?

Yes; it offers ESD withstand > 25 kV (HBM) and supports wave and reflow soldering with NiSn terminations.