Vishay Intertechnology Releases Industry’s First Green, RoHS-Compliant (Without Any Exemptions) Thick Film Rectangular Chip Resistor in 0603, 0805, and 1206 Case Sizes

MALVERN, PENNSYLVANIA— March 24, 2011— Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. (VSH: NYSE) today introduced the industry’s first green, RoHS-compliant (without any exemptions) thick film rectangular chip resistor. Offering a completely lead (Pb)-free resistor body with pure tin solder contacts and a metal glaze on a high-quality ceramic, theRCG e3is AEC-Q200 qualified and provides stability of 1 % for 1,000 hours at + 70 °C in three case sizes.

Currently, Exemption #5 in the RoHS compliance procedure allows for lead (Pb) in the resistor body. However, to provide an environmental protection level above the current RoHS requirements, designers need to utilize green, RoHS-compliant products without any exemption. TheRCG e3allows designers to meet the tough demand for completely lead (Pb)-free thick film resistors in consumer, computer, automotive, industrial, and telecom equipment.

Available in the 0603, 0805, and 1206 case sizes, theRCG e3offers TCR of± 100 ppm/K and± 200 ppm/K, a resistance range from 1Ω to 10 MΩ and 0Ω jumper, and resistance tolerance of± 1 % and ± 5 %. The device features rated power dissipation from 0.100 W to 0.250 W and an operating voltage range of 75V to 200V.

Device Specification Table:

Part #	Resistance range	Resistance tolerance	TCR	Rated dissipation	Operating voltage
RCG0603 e3	0Ω, 1Ω - 10 MΩ	± 1 %	± 100 ppm/K	0.100 W	75 V
		± 5 %	± 200 ppm/K
RCG0805 e3	0Ω, 1Ω - 10 MΩ	± 1 %	± 100 ppm/K	0.125 W	150 V
		± 5 %	± 200 ppm/K
RCG1206 e3	0Ω, 1Ω - 10 MΩ	± 1 %	± 100 ppm/K	0.250 W	200 V
		± 5 %	± 200 ppm/K

Samples and production quantities of theRCG e3are available now, with lead times of six to eight weeks for standard orders.

Vishay Intertechnology, Inc., a Fortune 1,000 Company listed on the NYSE (VSH), is one of the world's largest manufacturers of discrete semiconductors (diodes, MOSFETs, and infrared optoelectronics) and passive electronic components (resistors, inductors, and capacitors). These components are used in virtually all types of electronic devices and equipment, in the industrial, computing, automotive, consumer, telecommunications, military, aerospace, power supplies, and medical markets. Vishay's product innovations, successful acquisition strategy, and"one-stop shop"service have made it a global industry leader. Vishay can be found on the Internet at http://www.vishay.com.

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Vishay Intertechnology’s VLHW4100 White 3 mm LED Chosen as Product of the Year by Electronic Products China Magazine

MALVERN, Pa.— March 21, 2011—Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. (NYSE: VSH) today announced that itsVLHW4100white LED in a 3 mm T-1 package was chosen as a winner of Electronic Products China magazine’s 2010 Product of the Year Awards.

Winners of the Product of the Year Awards were determined by the editors of Electronic Products China, who evaluated hundreds of products launched in China’s electronics market in 2010 on the basis of innovative design, significant advancement in technology or application, and substantial achievement in price and performance. Vishay’sVLHW4100was selected because of its demonstrated success in the LED category.

The Electronic Products China 2010 Product of the Year Award winners were announced in the February 2011 issue of the magazine with a brief description of each product. The complete list of winners is available in Chinese athttp://www.21ic.com/wz/CRXDQWHFA/20110201/20110201.htm. 2010 is the third year of the magazine’s Product of the Year Awards.

Designed to be best-in-class for backlighting of instrumentation, keypad backlights, and low-power indoor and outdoor lighting applications, Vishay’sVLHW4100utilizes ultrabright InGaN technology to provide high luminous intensity from 4,500 mcd to 11,250 mcd at 20 mA. The LED features a clear, untinted plastic lens with a viewing angle of 45°, and high light output and visibility performance. TheVLHW4100offers low thermal resistance down to 400 K/W and power dissipation up to 95 mW.

Vishay Intertechnology, Inc., a Fortune 1,000 Company listed on the NYSE (VSH), is one of the world's largest manufacturers of discrete semiconductors (diodes, MOSFETs, and infrared optoelectronics) and passive electronic components (resistors, inductors, and capacitors). These components are used in virtually all types of electronic devices and equipment, in the industrial, computing, automotive, consumer, telecommunications, military, aerospace, power supplies, and medical markets. Vishay's product innovations, successful acquisition strategy, and"one-stop shop"service have made it a global industry leader. Vishay can be found on the Internet at http://www.vishay.com.

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Vishay Intertechnology Offers Free Joule School Online Pulse Energy Calculator to Help Designers Select the Right Wirewound Resistor for Their Application

MALVERN, PENNSYLVANIA— March 18, 2011— A free online pulse energy calculator that helps designers select the right wirewound resistor for their application is now available on the website of Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. (NYSE:VSH).

Vishay’s new Joule School online pulse energy calculator -- available athttp://www.vishay.com/resistors/pulse-energy-calculator/-- allows designers to determine the energy of a pulse that could go through a resistor in their application. The calculator is perfect for selecting wirewound resistors for applications exposed to large pulses such as a capacitive charge/discharge or lightning surge, including phone towers, solar power systems, windmills, welders, test equipment, and power supplies.

Simple to use, Joule School offers designers a choice of three pulse types to calculate: square wave pulse, capacitive charge/discharge pulse, and exponentially decaying pulse. After selecting the pulse type, users enter the required variables for their application and click“Compute” to determine the pulse energy and average power. To help determine the best wirewound resistor to meet the needs of their application, designers can then contact Vishay with the pulse information.

Vishay Intertechnology, Inc., a Fortune 1,000 Company listed on the NYSE (VSH), is one of the world's largest manufacturers of discrete semiconductors (diodes, MOSFETs, and infrared optoelectronics) and passive electronic components (resistors, inductors, and capacitors). These components are used in virtually all types of electronic devices and equipment, in the industrial, computing, automotive, consumer, telecommunications, military, aerospace, power supplies, and medical markets. Vishay's product innovations, successful acquisition strategy, and"one-stop shop"service have made it a global industry leader. Vishay can be found on the Internet at http://www.vishay.com.

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New Vishay Siliconix 12 V Triple SPDT Switch For 3D Shutter Glasses Features 1.8 V Logic Compatibility and Low Power Consumption Down to< 1 µA in Ultra-Compact miniQFN-16 Package

MALVERN, PENNSYLVANIA— March 14, 2011— Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. (NYSE: VSH) today announced the release of a new compact triple SPDT (triple 2:1) switch optimized for 3D shutter glasses. TheDG9454guarantees 1.8 V logic compatibility over an operational voltage range from 2.7 V to 13.2 V at V+ and 2.5 V to + 5.5 at VL, and features low power consumption down to< 1µA to greatly enhance battery life. Available in the ultra-compact 1.8 mm x 2.6 mm miniQFN-16 package, the device enables smaller and lighter 3D goggles for end users.

The new generation of 3D shutter glasses will continue to incorporate lower MCU voltage designs. The newDG9454is ready to meet this demand by guaranteeing<1.8V logic compatibility while maintaining low power consumption. By providing consumption of< 1µA at V+ and 3 µA to 5 µA at VL without the need for an extra logic translation circuit, the device reduces the component count, lowering costs and providing further space savings.

TheDG9454offers high bandwidth to 540 MHz, low charge injection over the full signal range of< 0.9 pQ, low switch capacitance of 2 pF typical, and isolation and crosstalk performance of - 65 dB at 10 MHz and< - 90 dB at 100 KHz. These specifications make the device a high-performance switch for data acquisition applications, as well as healthcare and control and automation equipment.

Processed with advanced CMOS technology, theDG9454conducts equally well in both directions, and offers rail to rail analog signal handling. The device offers an operating temperature from - 40°C to + 125 °C.

As a committed partner to the community and the environment, Vishay Siliconix manufactures theDG9454with lead (Pb)-free terminations. The miniQFN-16 package features nickel-palladium-gold terminations that meet all JEDEC standards for reflow and MSL ratings. The switch is compliant to RoHS Directive 2002/95/EC and halogen-free according to the IEC 61249-2-21 definition.

Samples and production quantities of theDG9454are available now, with lead times of eight weeks for standard orders.

Vishay Intertechnology, Inc., a Fortune 1,000 Company listed on the NYSE (VSH), is one of the world's largest manufacturers of discrete semiconductors (diodes, MOSFETs, and infrared optoelectronics) and passive electronic components (resistors, inductors, and capacitors). These components are used in virtually all types of electronic devices and equipment, in the industrial, computing, automotive, consumer, telecommunications, military, aerospace, power supplies, and medical markets. Vishay's product innovations, successful acquisition strategy, and"one-stop shop"service have made it a global industry leader. Vishay can be found on the Internet at http://www.vishay.com.

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Vishay’s New T86 Series of Surface-Mount Hi-Rel COTS TANTAMOUNT® Solid Tantalum Chip Capacitors Features Weibull Grading, Low-ESR Option Down to 0.25Ω, and Built-In Fuses in Three Molded Case Sizes

MALVERN, PENNSYLVANIA— March 17, 2011—Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. (NYSE: VSH) today introduced a new surface-mount Hi-Rel COTS series of solid tantalum chip capacitors that combines Weibull grading and surge-current test options per MIL{#x1E}PRF{#x1E}55365, a low-ESR option, and built-in fuses for high reliability and protection against short circuits in critical applications.

T86series devices feature an internal fusing mechanism that activates at + 25°C for 0.1 s with a 5 A minimum applied current. In the event of a failure due to excessive current flow, this fusing prevents damage to circuit components in high-reliability avionics and military applications, such as radar, missiles, and other weapons systems.

The option of low ESR values, which extend down to 0.25Ω at + 25°C and 100 kHz, allows for more efficient filtering in applications requiring maximum reliability, such as safety-critical industrial applications, medical instrumentation, and diagnostic, high-end computing and data storage. The capacitors’ high ripple current handling capability ensures stable output voltages.

Offered in the C, D, E molded case sizes, the devices released today, part of Vishay’s Tantamount® tantalum capacitor family, have a capacitance range of 0.47 µF to 470 µF and voltage range from 4 V to 50 V. Their extended capacitance/voltage values— coupled with reliability, surge current, and ESR options— make theT86tantalum capacitors a flexible solution for a wide variety of application and performance requirements.

Compatible with high-volume automatic pick-and-place equipment, theT86series features standard RoHS-compliant tin terminations, with Sn/Pb terminations available. The capacitors operate over a temperature range of− 55°C to + 125 °C.

Samples and production quantities of the newT86solid tantalum chip capacitors are available now, with lead times of 10 to 12 weeks for larger orders.

Vishay Intertechnology, Inc., a Fortune 1,000 Company listed on the NYSE (VSH), is one of the world's largest manufacturers of discrete semiconductors (diodes, MOSFETs, and infrared optoelectronics) and passive electronic components (resistors, inductors, and capacitors). These components are used in virtually all types of electronic devices and equipment, in the industrial, computing, automotive, consumer, telecommunications, military, aerospace, power supplies, and medical markets. Vishay's product innovations, successful acquisition strategy, and"one-stop shop"service have made it a global industry leader. Vishay can be found on the Internet at http://www.vishay.com.

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Vishay Releases New Series of Mini Lug NTC Thermistors With Industry’s Smallest Lug Mounting Space of 65mm²/ 0.1 in²

MALVERN, PENNSYLVANIA— March 10, 2011— Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. (NYSE: VSH) today announced the release of a new series of Mini Lug negative temperature coefficient (NTC) thermistors with the industry’s smallest mounting space of 65 mm² / 0.1 in², and shortest response time of< 4 s to provide fast and accurate measurements over a wide temperature range from− 40°C to + 125 °C.

In addition to their small diameter, theNTCALUG03thermistors feature a tiny 5.5 mm ring tongue that can be mounted with M2 screws or American studs #1 to 2. These small dimensions, when combined with the devices’ silver plated nickel conductor, result in a low thermal gradient of< 5% ofΔT for accurate surface temperature measurement in space-limited applications. The devices are optimized for housing, heat-sink, power electronics, and pipe and conductor thermal management in test and measurement equipment, appliances, and industrial equipment.

The thermistors released today offer designers a choice of electrical resistance values at + 25°C (R₂₅) to meet the self heating, voltage output, or noise suppression needs of their application. TheNTCALUG03devices feature R₂₅of 10 kΩ, 12 kΩ, or 47 kΩ, with tolerances of± 2 % and ± 3 %. The thermistors are available with an optional 1.5 mm pitch ZHR-2 connector, and offer customizable lead lengths and screw sizes, like M3 / American stud #3 to 4. TheNTCALUG03series is compliant to RoHS directive 2002/95/EC.

Device Specification Table:

Part #	R25value	R25tolerance	B25/85value	B25/85tolerance	Includes connector
NTCALUG03A103H	10 kΩ	± 3 %	3984 K	± 0.5 %
NTCALUG03A103HC	10 kΩ	± 3 %	3984 K	± 0.5 %	X
NTCALUG03A103G	10 kΩ	± 2 %	3984 K	± 0.5 %
NTCALUG03A103GC	10 kΩ	± 2 %	3984 K	± 0.5 %	X
NTCALUG03A123H	12 kΩ	± 3 %	3740 K	± 1.5 %
NTCALUG03A123HC	12 kΩ	± 3 %	3740 K	± 1.5 %	X
NTCALUG03A473H	47 kΩ	± 3 %	3740 K	± 1.5 %
NTCALUG03A473HC	47 kΩ	± 3 %	3740 K	± 1.5 %	X

Samples and production quantities of the new NTC thermistors are available now, with lead times of twelve weeks for larger orders.

Vishay Intertechnology, Inc., a Fortune 1,000 Company listed on the NYSE (VSH), is one of the world's largest manufacturers of discrete semiconductors (diodes, MOSFETs, and infrared optoelectronics) and passive electronic components (resistors, inductors, and capacitors). These components are used in virtually all types of electronic devices and equipment, in the industrial, computing, automotive, consumer, telecommunications, military, aerospace, power supplies, and medical markets. Vishay's product innovations, successful acquisition strategy, and"one-stop shop"service have made it a global industry leader. Vishay can be found on the Internet at http://www.vishay.com.

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Vishay Intertechnology to Demonstrate Latest Power MOSFET, Diode, IC, and Passive Component Technologies at APEC® 2011

MALVERN, PENNSYLVANIA— Mar. 3, 2011— Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. (NYSE: VSH) today announced its technology line-up for the Applied Power Electronics Conference and Exposition (APEC®) 2011, taking place March 6-10 at the Fort Worth Convention Center in Texas.

At APEC, Vishay will be highlighting it latest power MOSFET silicon and packaging technologies, including devices built on enhanced process flows for medical, automotive, and hi-rel applications. On display will be new power diode and power IC devices, such as new TMBS® rectifier, DrMOS power stage, and microBUCK™ buck converter solutions. Also featured will be Vishay’s latest passive components, including resistors, inductors, capacitors, and power capacitors.

Vishay’s engineering and sales staff will provide demonstrations of the industry-leading technologies. Highlights include a high-efficiency automotive daylighting demonstration; a demonstration of the low on-resistance and compact size of Vishay’s Power MICRO FOOT® package when compared to the PowerPAK® 1212-8; and a demonstration of Vishay’s SiC779 and SiC772 high-current, high-frequency power stages, which lower power losses and operating temperature.

As The Premier Event in Applied Power Electronics™, APEC focuses on the practical and applied aspects of the power electronics business. For more information on the conference and exposition, visithttp://www.apec-conf.org/.

Vishay Intertechnology, Inc., a Fortune 1,000 Company listed on the NYSE (VSH), is one of the world's largest manufacturers of discrete semiconductors (diodes, MOSFETs, and infrared optoelectronics) and passive electronic components (resistors, inductors, and capacitors). These components are used in virtually all types of electronic devices and equipment, in the industrial, computing, automotive, consumer, telecommunications, military, aerospace, power supplies, and medical markets. Vishay's product innovations, successful acquisition strategy, and"one-stop shop"service have made it a global industry leader. Vishay can be found on the Internet at http://www.vishay.com.

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New 100 V Vishay Siliconix N-Channel TrenchFET® Power MOSFETs Featuring New ThunderFET® Technology Offer Lowest On-Resistance at 4.5 V VGSRating in SO-8 and PowerPAK® SO-8 Packages

MALVERN, PENNSYLVANIA— Feb. 24, 2011— Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. (NYSE: VSH) today released two new 100 V n-channel TrenchFET® power MOSFETs with on-resistance ratings down to 4.5 V V_GSin SO-8 and PowerPAK® SO-8 packages. Utilizing Vishay’s new ThunderFET® technology, theSiR870DPandSi4190DYoffer the lowest values of on-resistance in the industry for 100 V MOSFETs with 4.5 V ratings. In addition the product of on-resistance and gate charge— a key figure of merit (FOM) for MOSFETs in DC/DC converter applications— is also best in class.

TheSiR870DP’s low on-resistance of 7.8 mΩ at 4.5 V is the industry’s lowest. This MOSFET also offers a very low on-resistance of 6 mΩ at 10 V. For designers, the device’s lower on-resistance translates into lower conduction losses and reduced power consumption for energy-saving green solutions.

With its industry-low 208 mΩ-nC FOM at 4.5 V, theSiR870DPcombines low conduction and switching losses for higher frequency and switching applications. For designers requiring an SO-8 packaged device, theSi4190DY’s on-resistance of 8.8 mΩ at 10 V and 12 mΩ at 4.5 V, in addition to its FOM of 340 mΩ-nC at 10 V and 220 mΩ-nC at 4.5 V, are the industry’s best.

The devices released today are optimized for primary side switching and secondary side synchronous rectification in isolated DC/DC power supply designs for telecom brick and bus converter applications. The MOSFETs’ 4.5 V rating for on-resistance allows a wide range of PWM and gate driver ICs to be considered. By utilizing 5 V rated ICs, gate driver losses can be reduced and the overall design simplified by eliminating the need for a separate 12 V power rail.

TheSiR870DPandSi4190DYare 100 % Rg and UIS tested. The MOSFETs are halogen-free according to the IEC 61249-2-21 definition and compliant to RoHS Directive 2002/95/EC.

Device Specification Table:

Part number	SiR870DP	Si4190DY
Package	PowerPAK SO-8	SO-8
VDS(V)	100	100
VGS(V)	± 20	± 20
RDS(ON)@ 10 V (mΩ)	6	8.8
RDS(ON)@ 7.5 V (mΩ)	6.4	-
RDS(ON)@ 4.5 V (mΩ)	7.8	12
FOM @ 10 V (mΩ-nC)	334	340
FOM @ 7.5 V (mΩ-nC)	272	-
FOM @ 4.5 V (mΩ-nC)	208	220

Samples and production quantities of the new MOSFETs are available now, with lead times of 16 weeks for large orders.

Vishay Intertechnology, Inc., a Fortune 1,000 Company listed on the NYSE (VSH), is one of the world's largest manufacturers of discrete semiconductors (diodes, MOSFETs, and infrared optoelectronics) and passive electronic components (resistors, inductors, and capacitors). These components are used in virtually all types of electronic devices and equipment, in the industrial, computing, automotive, consumer, telecommunications, military, aerospace, power supplies, and medical markets. Vishay's product innovations, successful acquisition strategy, and"one-stop shop"service have made it a global industry leader. Vishay can be found on the Internet at http://www.vishay.com.

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Vishay Siliconix Releases 30 V N-Channel and 20 V P-Channel TrenchFET® Power MOSFETs in Compact Thin PowerPAK® SC-70 Package With Ultra-Slim 0.6 mm Profile

MALVERN, PENNSYLVANIA— Feb. 28, 2011— Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. (NYSE: VSH) today introduced new 30 V n-channel and 20 V p-channel TrenchFET® power MOSFETs in the thermally enhanced Thin PowerPAK® SC-70 package with an ultra-low 0.6 mm profile. The newSiA444DJTfeatures the industry’s lowest profile for an n-channel MOSFET in the 2 mm by 2 mm footprint area, while theSiA429DJToffers the industry’s lowest on-resistance for a p-channel device with a sub-0.8 mm profile.

For handheld devices requiring an n-channel MOSFET that is thinner than the standard 0.8 mm, theSiA444DJT’s 0.6 mm profile is 13 % less than the next thinnest 2 mm by 2 mm device and 19 % less than the standard 0.8 mm height. In addition, the MOSFET offers low on-resistance of 17 mΩ at 10 V and 22 mΩ at 4.5 V, and the lowest maximum on-resistance multiplied by gate charge product− a key figure of merit (FOM) for MOSFETs in DC/DC converter applications− of 170 mΩ-nC at 10 V and 110 mΩ-nC at 4.5 V.

If a thinner p-channel is needed, theSiA429DJTprovides the lowest on-resistance of 20.5 mΩ at 4.5 V, 27 mΩ at 2.5 V, 36 mΩ at 1.8 V, and 60 mΩ at 1.5 V. The device’s on-resistance at 1.8 V is 12 % lower than the closest competing device, including MOSFETs with the standard 0.8 mm profile and all 2 mm by 2 mm p-channel MOSFETs. For handheld electronics, the lower on-resistance of theSiA429DJTandSiA444DJTtranslates into lower conduction losses, thus prolonging battery life between charges.

The ultra-slim Thin PowerPAK SC-70 package of theSiA444DJTandSiA429DJTis optimized for small handheld electronics, including cell phones, smart phones, MP3 players, digital cameras, eBooks, and tablet PCs. In these devices, theSiA444DJTwill be used for high-frequency DC/DC converters, while theSiA429DJTis ideal as a load switch or charger switch and can also be used as a high-side switch in DC/DC buck converter applications.

100 % Rg tested, the MOSFETs are halogen free in accordance with IEC 61249-2-21 and compliant to RoHS directive 2002/95/EC.

Samples and production quantities of the newSiA444DJTandSiA429DJTTrenchFET power MOSFETs are available now, with lead times of 12 to 14 weeks for larger orders.

Vishay Intertechnology, Inc., a Fortune 1,000 Company listed on the NYSE (VSH), is one of the world's largest manufacturers of discrete semiconductors (diodes, MOSFETs, and infrared optoelectronics) and passive electronic components (resistors, inductors, and capacitors). These components are used in virtually all types of electronic devices and equipment, in the industrial, computing, automotive, consumer, telecommunications, military, aerospace, power supplies, and medical markets. Vishay's product innovations, successful acquisition strategy, and"one-stop shop"service have made it a global industry leader. Vishay can be found on the Internet at http://www.vishay.com.

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