A new surface-mount Power Metal Strip current sense resistor that provides a high power rating of 3 W in the compact 1216 case size has been released by Vishay Intertechnology. The Vishay Dale WSK1216 features a Kelvin 4-terminal connection for increased measurement accuracy, while its extremely low resistance of 0.001 W minimises power losses to improve end product efficiency.

A new high-brightness, tricolor LED optimised for interior automotive lighting, RGB displays, and backlighting has been introduced by Vishay Technology. Featuring separate red, green, and blue LED chips inside the compact 3.5 mm by 2.8 mm by 1.45 mm PLCC-6 surface-mount package, the Vishay Semiconductors VLMRGB611w. enables individual control of each chip, making it possible to realise every colour within the colour room defined by the gamut tria...

  A surface-mount Power Metal Strip current sense resistor that combines a high power rating up to 6W, TCR down to ± 70ppm/°C, and extremely low resistance values down to 0.0003Ω in the 2512 case size has been announced by Vishay Intertechnology.

Vishay Intertechnology introduced an ultra-precision thin film chip resistor that offers a dramatic improvement in TCR and tolerance over previous-generation devices. Available in five case sizes from 0603 to 2512, the Vishay Dale Thin Film PLTU offers a tight TCR of ± 2 ppm/°C and tolerance of ± 0.01 % for industrial, medical, military, and aerospace applications.

  The AEC-Q200-qualified Professional Thin Film MELF resistors have been extended by Vishay Intertechnology to tighter tolerance in the low-ohmic range below 1Ω for the 0204 and 0207 case sizes.

  A new online tool from the Optoelectronics group of Vishay Intertechnology is speeding up a time-consuming task for designers of home entertainment systems. Anything that uses a remote control needs a window with precise dimensions to ensure that it can see the infrared (IR) signal from the remote.

A high-sensitivity proximity and ambient light sensor with long-distance proximity detection up to 1m has been introduced by optoelectronics group- Vishay Intertechnology. Featuring Filtron technology in a compact 8x3x1.8mm surface-mount package, the Vishay Semiconductors VCNL4100 combines a high-power IR emitter, photo detectors for proximity and ambient light, a signal processing IC, and an 8-bit/16-bit ADC.

Vishay Intertechnology released a 4-line ESD protection array for portable electronics in the ultra-compact chip-level CLP1007-5L package. Offering an extreme size reduction over previous-generation components without sacrificing performance, the Vishay Semiconductors VBUS54FD-SD1 offers low capacitance and leakage current for the protection of high-speed data lines against transient voltage signals.

Vishay Intertechnology has introduced a series of low-profile, high-current inductors for high-frequency VRM10.0 applications. Offered in the 2727, 4027, 4031, and 5151 case sizes, Vishay Dale IFLR series devices offer high saturation current to 71 A, very low DCR to 0.26 mΩ, and inductance down to 0.072 µH.

A surface-mount Power Metal Strip current sense resistor with an extended power rating of 1.0W in the compact 0612 case size has been released from Vishay Intertechnology. For increased measurement accuracy, the Vishay Dale WSKW0612 features a welded copper terminal construction and a Kelvin four terminal connection that reduces TCR down to 75ppm.

Vishay Intertechnology has extended its MCW AT Professional family of wide terminal thin film chip resistors by supplementing the existing MCW 0406 AT line with an additional case size for power handling of up to 1W. For power electronics in industrial and automotive applications, the MCW 0612 AT Professional devices provide high power dissipation, high-temperature performance, and renowned long-term thin film stability.

  At electronica 2016, Vishay Intertechnology will be highlighting its latest industry-leading passive component, power MOSFET, IC, diode and optoelectronics technologies for a wide range of applications.  

Vishay Intertechnology has announced that it is upgrading several analogue switch products to boost device performance and longevity. Replacing ageing silicon technology with an advanced process that improves a range of device parameters while ensuring a useful lifetime well into the future, the move signals Vishay's continuing support for its analogue switch and multiplexer product lines, which the company pioneered in the 1960s.

Vishay Intertechnology has announced what it claims to be the industry's first online ferrite bead impedance calculator. Available at www.vishay.com/inductors/ferrite-bead-calculator/, the time-saving online tool makes it simple to find the impedance of Vishay's most popular surface-mount ferrite beads at any given frequency and calculate the effective impedance at the stated frequency with DC bias applied.

Expanding its optoelectronics portfolio, Vishay Intertechnology introduces two series of miniature IR receiver modules for IR remote control applications in consumer products. Offered in the new Minimold package, the TSOP33xxx and TSOP53xxx series devices deliver the same RF noise rejection as Minicast receivers while surpassing the high optical performance of Mold package devices.

Optimised for use in automotive and industrial applications, Vishay Intertechnology has announced a series of anti-surge, high-power thick film chip resistors. For applications subject to high and repetitive surge pulses, devices in the AEC-Q200-qualified RCS e3 series offer superior pulse load performance and ESD surge characteristics when compared to standard chip resistors.

Expanding its offering of mid-power UV LEDs in the 365nm wavelength range, Vishay Intertechnology announces the VLMU1610-365-135 with a silicone lens in a compact 1.6x1.6x1.4mm surface-mount package. The VLMU1610-365-135 is designed to provide a reliable, energy-saving replacement for mercury lamps and delivers an exceptionally long lifetime for medical, industrial and printing applications.

Vishay Intertechnology has introduced a series of high-power, surface-mount, precision non-magnetic thin film chip resistors. The PCNM series offers power ratings of 2 and 6W in compact 1206 and 2512 case sizes, respectively. These high power ratings make the devices suited for use in power supplies for telecomms, medical and military equipment and instrumentation.

Vishay Intertechnology has introduced five series of aluminium capacitors with increased vibration capabilities over standard devices. Providing high stability and reliability in automotive and industrial applications, the surface-mount 260 CLA-V, 246 CTI-V and 250 CRZ-V and radial 246 RTI-V and 250 RMI-V combine their high-vibration performance with low impedance, high ripple current and long useful life.

Vishay Intertechnology has introduced a Bidirectional Symmetrical (BiSy) 2-line ESD protection diode for portable electronics. Saving space over solutions in the SOT23 package, the VBUS05M2-HT1 in the ultra-compact LLP1006-3L package offers ultra-low capacitance and leakage current for the protection of high-speed data lines against transient voltage signals.