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
BiSy ESD protection diodes offer 3.3V low working range
Vishay Intertechnology has released two BiSy (Bidirectional Symmetrical) single-line ESD protection diodes for portable electronics with a low working range of 3.3V in the ultra-compact CLP0603 silicon package. Measuring just 0.6x0.3mm with a very low height of 0.27mm, the VBUS03B1-SD0 and VCUT03E1-SD0 offer ultra-low capacitance and leakage current for the protection of high-speed data lines and antennas against transient voltage signals.
IGBTs increase efficiency & reduce conduction losses
Designed specifically for TIG welding machines, Vishay Intertechnology has announced three half-bridge and a single-switch IGBT power modules. The VS-GP100TS60SFPbF, VS-GP250SA60S, VS-GP300TD60S and VS-GP400TD60S provide extremely low collector-to-emitter voltages down to 1.10V and turn-off switching energy down to 11mJ for output inverter stages.
DrMOS power stages are optimised for mobile platforms
Vishay Intertechnology has introduced five VRPower integrated DrMOS power stage solutions for multiphase PoL regulator applications in next-gen notebooks, ultrabooks and desktops. The devices combine power MOSFETs, an advanced MOSFET gate driver IC and a bootstrap Schottky diode in thermally enhanced 4.5x3.5mm PowerPAK MLP4535-22L (SiC530CD, SiC531CD & SiC532CD) and 5x5mm PowerPAK MLP55-31L (SiC631CD & SiC632CD) packages.
Power modules lower production costs & increase reliability
Designed for welding machines, UPS, switch mode power supplies and motor drives, Vishay Intertechnology has introduced a series of 45 to 100A three-phase-bridge power modules in the low-profile MTP PressFit package. Compared to devices incorporating solder contact technology, the VS-40MT160P-P, VS-70MT160P-P and VS-100MT160P-P dramatically lower production costs and increase reliability.
Single-line ESD protection diodes save board space
Measuring only 1.95x1.5x0.95mm, Vishay Intertechnology has released two bidirectional single-line ESD protection diodes in the compact SOD-323 package. The space-saving VLIN1626-02G and VLIN2626-02G offer low capacitance and leakage current for the protection of automotive data lines against transient voltage signals.
Neutral ground resistors available for CSA code special inspection
Vishay Intertechnology has announced that Vishay Milwaukee NGR series neutral ground resistors are now available for CSA code special inspection. An independent, not-for-profit, member-based association dedicated to advancing safety, sustainability and social good, the CSA Group is an internationally accredited standards development, testing and certification organisation.
Thin film resistor networks enable higher precision
A series of surface mount dual-in-line thin film resistor networks, featuring improved performance and a smaller size than previous generation SOIC devices, has been launched by Vishay International.
Resistors combine power ratings to 24kW with temperatures to 400°C
Vishay Intertechnology has introduced a series of high-power, high-current grid resistors. Offering designers a convenient drop-in replacement for competing solutions, Vishay Milwaukee GRE2 devices, a product line of Vishay Dale Resistors, combine high power ratings to 24kW and high operating temperatures to +400°C with a robust design.
Achieving precise and accurate strain measurement
A sensor gauge that boasts a strain gauge and an embedded resistance temperature detector (RTD) on the same substrate has been introduced by Micro-Measurements, a brand of Vishay Precision Group. The device is built upon Micro-Measurements’ Advanced Sensors strain gauge technology, it simplifies layouts and meets market demand for precise and accurate strain measurement.
UV LED provides energy-saving replacement for mercury lamps
Vishay Intertechnology has introduced a new ceramic-based, high-power UV LED with a silicone lens. Designed to provide a reliable, energy-saving replacement for mercury lamps, the Vishay Semiconductors VLMU5200-385-140 delivers an exceptionally long lifetime in a 5.2x5.2x3.1mm surface-mount package for medical, industrial and printing applications.
Automotive inductor is industry's first to operate to +180°C
Claimed to be the industry's first to feature continuous operating temperatures to +180°C, a new automotive-grade IHLP low-profile, high-current inductor has been released by Vishay Intertechnology in the 3232 case size. Offering a low 4.0mm profile, the IHLP-3232DZ-8A provides a wide range of inductance values from 0.22 to 33µH.
Current sense resistor features Kelvin 4-terminal connection
Vishay Intertechnology has announced a surface-mount Power Metal Strip current sense resistor featuring a Kelvin 4-terminal connection that reduces TCR down to 35ppm and enables tight tolerances down to 0.1% for increased measurement accuracy. The Vishay Dale WSK1206 combines tight tolerance and low TCR with extremely low resistance values down to 0.01Ω in the compact 1206 case size.
High-temp option improves IR receiver/sensor reliability
Vishay Intertechnology has introduced an extended temperature option for its TSOP37xxx, TSOP57xxx, and TSSP57xxx series of IR receivers and sensors in the SMT Belobog package. While the standard storage and operating temperature range for Vishay's standard IR receivers is -25 to +85°C, devices with the "E" option feature an extended storage range of -40 to +110°C and extended operating range of 30 to +85°C.
Compact 600V power MOSFETs offer low thermal resistance
Vishay Intertechnology has announced that it is now offering its 600V E Series power MOSFETs in the compact PowerPAK 8x8 package. The Vishay Siliconix SiHH26N60E, SiHH21N60E, SiHH14N60E, and SiHH11N60E all feature a large drain terminal for low thermal resistance and a Kelvin source connection that can increase efficiency by improving the gate drive signal.
High-power UV LEDs enable extremely long lifetimes
Designed to provide a reliable, energy-saving replacement for mercury lamps, Vishay Intertechnology has introduced the first two devices in a new series of ceramic-based, high-power UV LEDs with silicone lenses. The VLMU3500-385-060 and VLMU3500-385-120 deliver exceptionally long lifetimes in compact 3.5x3.5mm surface-mount packages for medical, industrial and printing applications.
Dual inductor saves space in class D amplifiers
Expanding its IHLD series of low-profile, high-current dual inductors, Vishay Intertechnology has announced a new device in the 3232 case size. Operating over a wide temperature range from -55 to +155°C, the automotive-grade IHLD-3232HB-5A saves board space by combining two inductors in one 9.75x9.14mm package.
Hybrid solid-state relays enable noiseless switching
Vishay Intertechnology has introduced the first three devices in its VOR family of hybrid solid-state relays designed to deliver high reliability and noiseless switching for telecomms, industrial, security and metering applications. Replacing traditional mechanical relays with lower reliability and lifetime, the 1 Form A VOR1142A6, VOR1142B6 and VOR1142M4 provide high input-to-output isolation, current limit protection and low...
Pulse-proof thick-film chip resistors are sulphur-resistant
Vishay Intertechnology has released a series of thick film chip resistors that provides pulse-proof performance and advanced sulphur resistance for automotive, industrial and medical applications. The Vishay Draloric RCA-IF e3 series devices feature excellent anti-surge and pulse characteristics, and for high-sulphur environments offer a sulphur withstand ability in accordance to ASTM B809 95, tested at 90 °C for 1,000 hou...
TVS devices achieve ±3.5% breakdown voltage tolerance
Vishay Intertechnology has introduced a series of SMT TransZorb Transient Voltage Suppressors (TVS). Vishay General Semiconductor SMBJXXD series TVS achieve ±3.5% breakdown voltage tolerance and very low reverse leakage current. Compared to previous devices, the series offers excellent clamping features with higher peak pulse surge current and lower clamping voltage for better input protection of ICs.
Snap-in aluminium capacitor range extended to 500V
Vishay Intertechnology has extended its 157 PUM-SI series of ultra-miniature snap-in power aluminium electrolytic capacitors with a higher rated voltage of 500V. Designed for power supplies, industrial motor controls, and solar PV inverters, the enhanced devices save board space and lower costs by allowing designers to utilise one component instead of two 250 V capacitors.