For remote control in modern flat-panel TVs, three optical components — an IR receiver, red LED, and ambient light sensor — must either fit in the narrow frame or have an optical connection to the front from the back via a light pipe, which reduces the range for the IR receiver. The TVCastSMD package of the TSOP39xxxTR1 and TSOP59xxxTR1 series is designed to be mounted on a PCB with a side-view orientation. The board is then inserte...

A new Power Metal Strip battery shunt resistor has been announced by Vishay Intertechnology, featuring two sense pins that offers a 36W power capacity in the 8518 case size. With low resistance values down to 50µΩ, the Vishay Dale WSBS8518...20 increases accuracy and lowers costs compared with Hall Effect current sensing solutions, while its sense pins assist in PCB mounting and provide consistent contact point location.

A dual DPDT / quad SPDT analogue switch featuring low resistance of 0.37Ω at 2.7V in the compact 2.6 x 1.8 x 0.55 mm miniQFN16 package has been introduced by Vishay Intertechnology. Suitable for both analogue and digital signal switching in space-constrained consumer, medical, and industrial applications, the Vishay Siliconix DG2788A delivers improved resistance flatness, signal integrity, parasitic capacitance, and bandwidth.

PCIM Europe 2017: Vishay Intertechnology has introduced a series of thick film surface-mount wraparound chip resistors with high power ratings of 0.33 W in the compact 0805 case size.

A new IHLP low profile, high current inductor has been introduced by Vishay Intertechnology. It comes in the 1616 case size that combines a high operating temperature to +155 °C with a low profile of 2 mm for commercial and industrial applications in extreme environments.

A new AEC-Q200 qualified inductor that is claimed to be the industry's first to offer a continuous current rating of 125 A has been introduced by Vishay Intertechnology. For automotive and industrial applications, the Vishay Dale IHXL-2000VZ-5A features a 190A saturation current for 20 % inductance reduction and continuous high temperature operation to +155 °C.

The Optoelectronics group of Vishay Intertechnology has introduced a new series of super red, red, amber, and yellow ultrabright LEDs in compact untinted surface-mount packages with dome lenses. Utilising the latest ultrabright AllnGaP on Si chip technology, the space-saving Vishay Semiconductors VLD.1535 series delivers extremely high brightness with luminous intensity to 14000 mcd and an emission angle of ± 22° without the need for a...

The VY1 and VY2 series of AC line rated ceramic disc safety capacitors from Vishay Intertechnology are now extended by a Mini Size Series with Y5V ceramic dielectrics. Featuring body diameters down to 7.5 mm, the Vishay BCcomponents VY1…Y5V and VY2…Y5V are designed to save space, lower costs, and increase reliability for Class X1 (760 VAC) / Y1 (500 VAC) and Class X1 (440 VAC) / Y2 (300 VAC) applications, respectively, in accordance...

A new Automotive Grade Power Metal Strip resistor that delivers a high 10 W power rating in the compact 2818 case size has been released by Vishay Intertechnology. By providing the high power capability of larger resistors in a smaller footprint, the Vishay Dale WSHP2818 is designed to save space and reduce component counts in automotive, industrial, consumer, and computer applications while offering a surface-mount alternative to leaded resistor...

The useful life of its 500V devices in its 159 PUL-SI series of snap-in power aluminium capacitors has been extended by Vishay Intertechnology. For solar PV inverters, industrial motor control, and power supplies, the Vishay BCcomponents devices now offer a useful life of 5,000 hours at +105°C.

Two new series of low profile power inductors optimised for DC/DC conversion in portable electronics have been introduced by Vishay Intertechnology. Offered in compact 1212, 1616, and 2020 case sizes with low profiles down to 1.0 mm, Vishay Dale IFL and IFLS series devices deliver inductance up to 100 µH — values normally reserved for larger components.

A new 30V n-channel TrenchFET Gen IV power MOSFET that delivers increased power density and efficiency for mobile devices, consumer electronics, and power supplies has been introduced by Vishay Intertechnology. Offered in the ultra compact PowerPAK SC-70 package, the Vishay Siliconix SiA468DJ provides the industry's lowest on-resistance and highest continuous drain current for 30 V devices in 2 mm by 2 mm plastic packages.

A new high pulse, non-inductive, fusible, flameproof metal film resistor that meets the safety requirements of UL1412 has been introduced by Vishay Intertechnology. The Vishay BCcomponents PR02-FS offers defined fusing characteristics at defined overload conditions and resistance values > 50 Ω to withstand 600 V surges (1.2/50 µs pulse) as defined by IEC 61000-4-5.

The Optoelectronics group of Vishay Intertechnology has introduced a new fully integrated Automotive Grade proximity and ambient light sensor for gesture recognition. Featuring Filtron technology, the Vishay Semiconductors VCNL4035X01 combines photo detectors for proximity and ambient light, a signal conditioning IC, a 16-bit ADC, and a driver for up to three external IREDs in one compact 4 mm by 2.36 mm by 0.75 mm surface-mount package.

A new Automotive Grade Power Metal Strip battery shunt resistor that offers a 36W power capacity in the 8518 case size with tin plating on the terminals has been released by Vishay Intertechnology. Featuring extremely low resistance values down to 50µΩ, the Vishay Dale WSBS8518...14 will lead to increased accuracy and lower costs compared to Hall Effect current sensing solutions, while its tin plating assists with PCB mounting and pro...

The optoelectronics portfolio at Vishay Intertechnology has been expanded with the introduction of a new high speed silicon PIN photodiode with enhanced sensitivity for visible light. Offered in a compact 5 mm by 4 mm top-view, surface-mount package with a low 0.9 mm profile, the Vishay Semiconductors VEMD5080X01 offers fast switching times and low capacitance for precise signal detection in wearable devices and medical, industrial, and automotiv...

Free-filament wire strain gauges and ceramic cements, expressly designed for extreme high-temperature environments are now available globally from the Micro-Measurements brand of Vishay Precision Group.  The new free-filament wire strain gauges allow for high-reliability measurements of both dynamic and limited-static strain, at much higher temperatures than have been traditionally possible with conventional bonded strain gauge designs.

A new AEC-Q200-qualified IHLP low profile, high current inductor in the 1616 case size that combines a high operating temperature to +155 °C with a low profile of 2mm to save space in automotive applications has been announced by Vishay Intertechnology. The Vishay Dale IHLP-1616BZ-5A is optimised for energy storage in DC/DC converters up to 2MHz. 

To broaden its optoelectronics portfolio, Vishay Intertechnology has introduced two new series of miniature infrared (IR) receiver modules for IR remote control applications. To save space in consumer products, the Vishay Semiconductors TSOP39xxx and TSOP59xxx series devices are the industry's first native top-view IR receivers in a through-hole package.

A new series of 400 V and 450 V snap-in, four-terminal aluminum electrolytic capacitors has been announced by Vishay Intertechnology. They offer improved ripple current capability at an ambient temperature of 105°C in 15 large case sizes. Designed for power supplies and industrial and home appliance inverters, the Vishay BCcomponents 299 PHL-4TSI series reduces component counts and lowers costs while increasing mechanical stability and end-pr...