Vishay Intertechnology, Inc.

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ABOUT VISHAY INTERTECHNOLOGY
Solutions for Growth
Vishay is very well positioned to provide components for macroeconomic
growth drivers such as connectivity, mobility, and sustainability. Through its STRATEGIC
R&D, engineering, quality programs, and sales initiatives, it generates a steady ACQUISITIONS
stream of innovative components to enable designers
to create new generations of end products. 2018 UltraSource 2000 Cera-Mite
Electro-Films
In connectivity-related products such as tablets, smartphones, and wearables, 2014 Capella Microsystems Spectrol
Vishay components support power management, wireless connectivity, display Holy Stone Polytech
interface, and touch screen controls; provide protection from the electrostatic 1998 Siliconix
2013 MCB Industrie Telefunken
discharge (ESD) that can cause component and system failure; and perform
other functions. Vishay components are also found in wireless charging devices, 2012 HiRel Systems 1994 Vitramon
mobile payment systems and other near-field communications systems, servers,
2011 Huntington Electric: 1993 Roederstein
network devices, base stations, solid-state drives, telematics systems, and other
Resistor businesses
products and systems in our increasingly interconnected world. Vishay’s latest
1992 Sprague
technologies and components support the development of 5G network tech- 2008 KEMET: Wet tantalum
nologies and play important roles in Internet of Things (IoT) devices. capacitor business 1988 Sfernice
In the area of mobility, Vishay components support a wide range of functions 2007 International Rectifier: 1987 Draloric
in electric power steering, including electromagnetic interference (EMI) filtering, PCS business
1985 Dale
quiescent current switch-off, three-phase motor switching, current sensing, and
2002 BCcomponents
voltage division. Vishay components also are used in transmission control units,
Beyschlag
power management, boardnet stabilization and voltage conversion, exhaust
systems, start-stop systems, climate controls, braking and safety, lighting, 2001 General
infotainment, proximity and gesture recognition, and more. In hybrid and fully Semiconductor
electric vehicles, Vishay components are used in main inverters, high-voltage Infineon: Infrared
bus systems, energy recuperation, and charging systems. Advanced driver as- components business
sistance systems are supported by optical sensors. They also support Car-to-X Mallory (NACC)
communications, high frequency transceivers, and radar devices. Power capac- Tansitor
itors, inductors, and high power resistors are used in high speed trains, buses,
aircraft, and ships, as well as intralogistics systems, in modern infrastructure.
In the area of sustainability, Vishay components support the new generation of
factory automation – Industry 4.0 – to enable robots with position sensors and
encoders, enable haptic response, increase the efficiency of motor drives, and
enable automated transport systems in warehouses. Vishay components are
also used in alternative energy products and systems, such as the main invert-
ers, power filters, and pitch and system controls in wind turbines. Components
in wind turbine systems include high power semiconductor modules, high
voltage MOSFETs, power ICs, diodes and rectifiers, optical isolators,
shunt resistors, crowbar resistors, inductors, and power capaci-
GLOBAL
tors. Vishay components are used in solar panels and INDUSTRY LEADER
inverters, and for on-panel power conversion. They
are used in smart meters and smart grids, power Vishay Intertechnology was founded in
transmission and distribution systems, 1962 by Dr. Felix Zandman, with a loan
power grid quality stabilization, oil and
gas exploration equipment,
from his cousin Alfred P. Slaner. The
energy harvesting, Company was named after Dr. Zandman’s
and more. ancestral village in Lithuania, in memory
of family members who perished in the
Holocaust. The Company’s initial product
portfolio consisted of foil resistors and foil
resistance strain gages. In 1985, having
grown from a start-up into the world’s lead-
ing manufacturer of these products, the
to dream Company began a series of strategic acqui-

to dare
sitions to become a broad-line manufactur-
er of electronic components. Today, Vishay

to do Intertechnology is one of the world’s largest

manufacturers of discrete semiconductors
Dr. Felix Zandman and passive electronic components.
1928 – 2011
VISHAY INTERTECHNOLOGY PRODUCTS
Semiconductors
Vishay manufactures several kinds of discrete semiconductors. These typically perform a sin-
gle function, such as switching, amplifying, rectifying, or transmitting electrical signals. Vishay
Intertechnology also manufactures selected ICs, which combine the functions of multiple compo-
nents on a single chip, as well as modules, which include multiple components in a single package.
Vishay’s semiconductors portfolio includes MOSFETs (low voltage, medium voltage, and high volt-
age), ICs (both power and analog), a wide range of diodes and rectifiers, and many different types
of optoelectronic products.

Optoelectronics Diodes and Rectifiers

Vishay’s optoelectronics portfolio includes infrared receivers Diodes are used in a wide range of electronic systems to route,
used in consumer electronics for remote control and in indus- switch, and block radio frequency (RF) signals. Vishay Intertechnology
trial applications for light barriers; optocouplers and solid-state diodes include all types of rectifiers; small signal switching, Zener and
relays to galvanically isolate control circuitry found in industrial PIN diodes; and products for transient voltage suppression (TVS),
applications like motor control loop feedback, control of valves, electrostatic discharge (ESD) protection, and electromagnetic interfer-
and solenoids, and to drive IGBTs and MOSFETs; and infrared ence (EMI) filtering. Rectifiers convert alternating current (AC) into
emitters for TV remote controls, CCTV cameras, smoke detec- direct current (DC), a unidirectional current required for operation of
tors, and other industrial applications. The optoelectronics many electronic systems. Vishay Intertechnology rectifiers, includ-
product portfolio also includes reflective and transmissive ing patented TMBS® and FRED Pt® devices in low profile eSMP®
optical sensors to determine the presence or proximity of packages, save space, reduce power losses, and improve
objects and for encoding applications; phototransistors and efficiency in automotive, industrial, telecommunications,
PIN photodiodes to detect visible and infrared light; LEDs for a computing, and other applications. TVS product lines
include PAR® devices that offer 185 °C junction
variety of automotive and industrial lighting applications; and
temperature performance and are targeted
infrared transceivers for wireless data transfer. Vishay’s grow-
at automotive applications. The Vishay
ing portfolio of digital output sensors, including ambient light,
diodes and rectifiers portfolio
RGB, UV, and gesture control sensors, has been enhanced by
also includes power mod-
the integration of in-house IC design capabilities. ules, which integrate
multiple electronic
components.

MOSFETs and ICs

Vishay Siliconix MOSFETs and ICs enable more efficient use of power
and space, enabling improved designs wherever they are used — in
smartphones, cloud computing, automobiles, medical equipment,
consumer electronics, and many other applications. The Vishay Siliconix
portfolio includes discrete power MOSFETs, power conversion ICs,
analog switches, and power management ICs across a large range of
voltages and in many different package types. Together, they provide
customers with the opportunity to optimize their designs with the right
mix of integration, performance, and smaller form factors.
In the world of power semiconductors, advances in silicon and packag-
SEMICONDUCTOR ing technology are highly complementary, and Vishay Siliconix has been
synonymous for decades with excellence in both. Since introducing
BRANDS the first TrenchFET® power MOSFET more than 20 years ago, Vishay
Vishay Semiconductors Siliconix has produced generation after generation of best-in-class
performance levels for discrete devices, as well as for power ICs that
Vishay General Semiconductor integrate multiple power management and control functions.
Vishay Siliconix Packaging innovations used in all Vishay Siliconix product
lines have enabled ever higher levels of integration,
power density, size optimization, and thermal
capabilities that play a key role in the creation
of more competitive, powerful, and
efficient designs.
Passive Components
Passive components from Vishay are used to
store electrical charges, to limit or resist
electrical current, and to help in filter-
ing, surge suppression, measure- PASSIVE
ment, timing, and tuning COMPONENT
applications.
BRANDS
Vishay Vishay MCB
BCcomponents Vishay Milwaukee
Vishay Beyschlag Vishay Roederstein
Vishay Cera-Mite Vishay Sfernice
Vishay Dale Vishay Spectrol
Vishay Draloric Vishay Sprague
Vishay Electro-Films Vishay Thin Film
Vishay ESTA Vishay UltraSource
Vishay HiRel Vishay Vitramon
Resistors Systems and others…
Resistors are used in all electronic circuits
to restrict current flow. Resistive products
manufactured by Vishay include single (discrete)
resistors based on thin film, thick film, metal elec-
trode leadless face (MELF), metal oxide film, plastic film,
carbon film, and wirewound technologies; Power Metal Strip®
resistors; battery management shunts; fuses; and pyrotechnic
initiators and igniters. Vishay Intertechnology manufactures resistor
networks and arrays, in which multiple resistors are combined in a
single package. The Company also manufactures non-linear resis-
tors, which suppress voltage increases due to temperature and volt-
age changes, as well as variable resistors, including potentiometers,
trimmers, sensors, and magnetic encoders.
expanding and includes the IHCL family of composite-coupled inductors
Vishay innovations include industry-first Power Metal Strip® resistors designed for SEPIC DC/DC converters, the IHLD family of dual inductors
for precision current monitoring of sensitive circuits, such as those in for Class D amplifiers, and a variety of unique products for today’s power
electric power meters, industrial systems, and automotive electronic supply and high current filter applications. The latest addition to the
controls for engines, transmissions, and pollution reduction systems. IHLP® family is the IHLE inductor, which significantly reduces radiated
They are ideal for all types of current sensing, voltage division, and EMI by integrating an e-field shield into the IHLP® package.
pulse applications. The Power Metal Strip® family includes very high
power components. Vishay also provides wireless charging coils, crystals, oscillators,
specialized coaxial and edgeboard connectors, and specialty power
Other innovative resistive products include high temperature chip supplies.
resistor arrays (with operating temperatures of up to 230 °C), water-
cooled power resistors (with power ratings up to 2500 watts), thermal
fuses for automotive applications, and miniature thick film resistors
Capacitors
for hearing aids and high-frequency probe tips. Capacitors are used in almost all electronic circuits to store energy and
discharge it when needed. Applications include power conversion, DC-
Inductors and Other Magnetics linking, frequency conversion, bypass, decoupling, and filtering.

Vishay has a broad line of both standard and custom inductors and Types of capacitors manufactured by Vishay include tantalum (both solid
transformers that are used in a wide variety of applications, from and wet), ceramic (both multilayer chip and disc), film, power, heavy-cur-
RF signal filtering to DC/DC power conversion. With an offering that rent, and aluminum electrolytic. Vishay Intertechnology capacitors range
ranges from miniature chip inductors to complex, multi-terminal de- from tiny surface-mount devices for hearing aids and mobile devices to
vices, Vishay has one of the broadest standard product lines of any large heavy-current capacitors used in industrial applications.
magnetics manufacturer. Vishay is recognized as a market leader in Vishay innovations include metalized film power capacitors with the
custom magnetics used in implantable and external medical devices, highest RMS current rating for their size in the industry, non-magnetic
instrumentation, avionics and aerospace controls, industrial equip- multilayer ceramic chip capacitors optimized for use in MRI equipment
ment, and alternative energy systems. Vishay is one of the largest and other end products, MICROTAN® tantalum capacitors with propri-
suppliers of high reliability custom magnetics in North America. etary multi-array packaging (MAP) that provides a significant reduction in
Vishay innovations include patented IHLP® inductors, which feature DC leakage and better stability, polymer tantalum capacitors in molded
higher frequency operation, higher current ratings, better temperature and MAP packaging, the industry’s first wet tantalum capacitors in true
stability, and smaller sizes than competing devices. These inductors surface-mountable molded packages for mission-critical applications,
are used as energy storage devices for DC/DC converters and high and ultra stable QUAD HIFREQ multilayer ceramic chip capacitors
current filters for computers, tablets, disc drives, industrial systems, (MLCCs) for RF applications. Vishay also manufactures ENYCAP™ hy-
and automotive applications. The IHLP® inductor family is always brid energy storage capacitors that feature industry-high energy density.
 High Pulse Load
Thin Film
Wirewound Space-Grade

IHLP®
Safety AEC-Q200 Surface Mount

Resistors Polymer AS9100

Through-Hole
Magnetics

Automotive Power Inductors DC-Link

Power Metal Strip® Capacitors

Energy Storage
Planar Transformers Tantalum CECC

Aluminum
MELF Film NTC

MLCC
Fuses ESA / ESCC

Passives
EMI / RFI

Thick Film
ENYCAPTM
Medical

Vishay
UL
DLA PTC
eSMP ®
High Voltage
High Temperature Thyristors T RANS Z ORB ®
microBUCK®
Die and Wafer

Sensors Diodes and Rectifiers

Semiconductors
Accuracy Mobility TVS FRED Pt®

VRPower® Integrated DrMOS

PowerPAK ®
Integrated Circuits
Sensors

AEC-Q101
MOSFETs
Sustainability

Low Profile
Connectivity Precision
Power
PowerPAIR ®
TrenchFET®

PAR® Optoelectronics
Power Modules
Efficiency

Alternative
LEDs Industrial Energy
Circuit Protection AEC-Q100
Optocouplers

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