Vishay
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Vishay has grown through acquisitions to include such top names as Dale, Sfernice, Draloric, Sprague, Vitramon, Siliconix, General Semiconductor, BCcomponents, and Beyschlag. Vishay's portfolio of brands represents an unmatched collection of discrete semiconductors and passive components. All of these brands and products are part of one global manufacturer: Vishay.
Vishay Articles
Storage capacitors suit harsh, humid environments
A new series of 3.0V ruggedised ENYCA electrical double-layer energy storage capacitors for energy harvesting and power backup applications in harsh, high humidity environments has been introduced by Visay Intertechnology.
Space-saving inductors operate at +155°C
Three new Automotive Grade IHLP low profile, high current inductors have been introduced by Vishay in the company's smallest automotive-qualified case size to date - the 3.3 mm by 3.3 mm 1212. Designed to save space in next-generation ADAS and sensor applications, the Vishay Dale IHLP-1212AZ-5A, IHLP-1212BZ-A1, and IHLP-1212BZ-5A combine high operating temperatures of up to +155°C with extremely low profiles down to 1.0mm.
Robust position sensor features self-calibration
A high precision position sensor that offers more robust performance than existing absolute encoders and better resolution and accuracy than traditional Hall effect sensors for industrial robotics and other demanding applications has been released by Vishay Intertechnology.
IR sensor modules boast 300μs reaction time
A series of infra-red (IR) sensor modules in five compact package types has been introduced by Vishay Intertechnology. Featuring a fast 300μs reaction time, Vishay Semiconductors TSSP9xxx AGC 0 devices deliver long range presence and proximity sensing up to 2m, and a range up to 30m for light curtain and perimeter guard applications.
Low-profile ultrafast rectifiers boost power density
200V FRED Pt Ultrafast recovery rectifiers in the eSMP series MicroSMP (DO-219AD) package have been unveiled by Vishay Technology, including a device that offers a current rating to 2A. Measuring 2.5mm by 1.3mm with a low 0.65mm profile, the 1A VS-1EQH02HM3 and 2A VS-2EQH02HM3 provide space-saving alternatives to rectifiers in the SMA.
Proximity sensor delivers 33% increase in detection distance
A proximity sensor that offers a sensing distance of up to 30cm has been released by the Optoelectronics group of Vishay Intertechnology. Combining an IR emitter, photo detectors for proximity, amplifiers, and ADC circuitry into a single package, the Vishay Semiconductors VCNL3040 features a programmable interrupt function.
Automotive shunt resistors cut component count
Automotive Grade Power Metal Plate shunt resistors featuring a 20W power rating in a 3939-size package with Kelvin terminals have been introduced by Vishay Intertechnology. With their high power density, the Vishay Dale hybrid-mount WFPA3939 and WFPB3939 are designed to save space, decrease component counts, and increase measurement accuracy in automotive, industrial, and AMS applications.
Film capacitors withstand THB Testing of 85°C
Three series of X1, X2, and Y2 electromagnetic interference (EMI) suppression film capacitors for standard across the line and line bypass applications have been unveiled by Vishay Intertechnology. Designed to meet the most stringent requirements for robustness against humidity, the F340 EMI suppression family is certified to IEC 60384-14: 2013 ed. 4 / AMD1: 2016 grade IIIB: "High Robustness Under High Humidity."
Edge-wound inductor provides low DCR down to 0.25mΩ
An IHDM edge-wound, through-hole inductor with rated current up to 150A for industrial and military applications has been released by Vishay Intertechnology. Featuring a powdered iron alloy core technology, the Vishay Custom Magnetics IHDM-1008BC-30 provides stable inductance and saturation over a demanding operating temperature range from -40 °C to +180 °C with low power losses and excellent heat dissipation.
MOSFET features low gate charge of 22.5nC
A 60V TrenchFET Gen IV n-channel power MOSFET has been introduced by Vishay Intertechnology. It is optimised for standard gate drives to deliver maximum on-resistance down to 4mΩ at 10V in the thermally enhanced 3.3mm by 3.3mm PowerPAK 1212-8S package.
Capacitors boast enhanced ripple current handling
A series of miniaturised screw terminal aluminum capacitors that deliver 10% higher capacitance and 10% better ripple current handling for a given can size than previous-generation devices, has been released by Vishay. They allow designers to pack more energy storage into less space.
Inductors save space in ADAS and sensor applications
Offered in the 3.3 mm by 3.3 mm 1212 case size to save space in next-generation ADAS and sensor applications, the Vishay Dale IHLP-1212AZ-A1 and IHLP-1212AB-A1 combine operating temperatures of +125 °C with extremely low profiles down to 1.0 mm, while the IHLP-1212AB-5A features high operating temperatures to +155 °C and a profile of 1.2 mm.
UVC emitting diode comes in compact SMD package
Adding to its portfolio of short wavelength ultraviolet (UVC) emitting diodes Vishay Intertechnology has launched a compact SMD device for sterilisation, sanitation, and purification applications. Designed to replace mercury UVC lamps, the Vishay Semiconductors VLMU35CL..-280-120 delivers a long lifetime in a 3.5mm by 3.5mm by 1.2mm surface-mount package with a quartz window that eliminates the need for an external lens.
Lead times cut on MLCCs
Reduced lead times for its MLCCs have been announced by Vishay Intertechnology. Excluding transit, Vishay's MLCCs are now available with leads times as low as in the mid 10-weeks range for Military / Hi-Rel and RF / Hi-Frequency MLCCs.
Ambient light sensor targets wearables and smartphones
The Optoelectronics group of Vishay Intertechnology has launched an ambient light sensor for small form factor applications such as smart watches and sport bands where very high sensitivity is needed to allow light to be sensed through an often very dark cover glass.
Rectifiers increase power density, improve efficiency
Expanding its offering of FRED Pt Ultrafast recovery rectifiers, Vishay has released eight 100V and 200V devices in the eSMP series SMP (DO-220AA) package, including the industry's first to offer current ratings to 2A. Measuring 3.85mm by 2.03mm with a low 1 mm profile, the Vishay Semiconductors diodes provide space-saving alternatives to devices in the SMA (DO-214AC).
Transmitter and receiver coils target wireless charging
An expanded offering of its Qi-compliant wireless charging transmitter and receiver coils with the introduction of 14 new products in industry-standard shield sizes has been released by Vishay Intertechnology.
Chip capacitors now offered in D case size
The T55 series of vPolyTan surface-mount polymer tantalum moulded chip capacitors from Vishay has been extended with devices in the D case (EIA 7343-31) size featuring single-digit ESR values from 9mΩ down to 7mΩ, with values to 6mΩ in development.
Current sense resistors feature 2W and 3W power ratings
Automotive Grade Power Metal Plate current sense resistors featuring 2W and 3W power ratings in 2010- and 2512-sized packages have been announced by Vishay Intertechnology.
IR receiver modules deliver improved sensitivity
Two series of miniature infrared (IR) receiver modules for IR remote control applications have been introduced by Vishay Intertechnology. Devices in the Vishay Semiconductors TSOP95xxx and TSOP96xxx series deliver improved dark-ambient and disturbed-ambient sensitivity to infrared signals, better suppression of RF noise, and excellent pulse-width accuracy.