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Vishay Intertechnology is one of the world’s largest manufacturers of discrete semiconductors and passive electronic components. Its extensive product portfolio supports customers in key sectors including automotive, industrial, computing, consumer, telecommunications, military, aerospace, and medical. Vishay’s technologies power essential innovations across the global electronics ecosystem.

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Vishay VCNL36829UM Proximity Sensor Draws 5 µA at Idle

Vishay VCNL36829UM proximity sensor combines a 940 nm VCSEL, photodiode, ASIC and 16-bit ADC with 5 µA idle current, 14-bit proximity resolution and a 50 mm detection range in a compact package.

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Vishay Introduces Resettable Polymer PTC Thermistor Series for Low-Voltage Circuit Protection

Vishay has introduced six resettable polymer PTC thermistor series with package sizes from 0603 to 2920, holding currents up to 5A, and trip currents up to 10A for low-voltage overcurrent protection.

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Vishay Launches Automotive Ambient Light Sensors Without IR Sensitivity Peak

Vishay has introduced the AEC-Q102 qualified VEMD4210FX02 and VEMD5525FX02 ambient light sensors, featuring 530 nm peak sensitivity, no IR bump, and spectral response matched to human vision.

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Vishay Targets EV Isolation Stages with New Automotive Optocouplers

Vishay has introduced the VOWA617A and VOWA618A Automotive Grade optocouplers for EV and solar inverter isolation stages, featuring 11 mm creepage distance, 1500 Vpeak VIORM, and CTI 600 insulation performance.

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Vishay VODA1275 Cuts Driver Count In HV Switching

Vishay’s VODA1275 is an automotive-grade photovoltaic MOSFET driver built for high-voltage EV and HEV systems. With 20 V typical open-circuit voltage, reinforced isolation, and 8 mm creepage, it helps reduce driver count in pre-charge, charger, and BMS designs.

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Vishay 40 LHE Extends Linear Sensing To 40 mm

Vishay’s 40 LHE linear position sensor brings non-contact Hall effect sensing, 40 mm stroke, 12 µm resolution, IP67 sealing, and true power-on position reporting to harsh industrial, robotic, structural, and vehicle measurement systems.

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Vishay VOx619A Optocouplers Improve Signal Stability in Harsh Industrial Conditions

The Vishay VOx619A phototransistor optocouplers deliver stable CTR performance, low 0.5 mA drive current, and isolation up to 5000 VRMS across multiple packages, helping industrial and metering systems maintain signal integrity under heat and electrical noise.

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Vishay 0201 AEC Q200 Resistors for High Density Designs

Vishay’s CRCW0201 AT 0201 AEC Q200 thick film resistors support high density automotive and industrial designs with stable electrical behavior, predictable drift and reliable assembly performance.

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Vishay Expands 0806 and 1210 Inductor Families With Smaller Footprints And Higher Thermal Headroom

Vishay’s new IHLL and IHLP inductors deliver smaller 0806 and 1210 footprints, lower DCR, higher temperature ratings and soft saturation behavior for DC DC converters, automotive electronics, noise suppression and precision industrial systems.

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Vishay Launches First Automotive Y1-Rated Ceramic Capacitors in SMD Package

Vishay’s SMDY1 Automotive Series are the first Y1-rated ceramic capacitors in SMD format, combining 500 VAC rating, 4.7 nF capacitance, and Class IIB humidity grade for EV power systems.

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Vishay Introduces MKP1848e DC-Link Capacitor For Harsh Environments

Vishay’s MKP1848e film capacitor handles +125 °C operation, 44.5 A ripple current, and AEC-Q200 qualification for EV, industrial, and energy power systems.

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Vishay Boosts ESD Protection Performance in SOT-23 Package

Vishay’s new VGSOTxx and VGSOTxxC Automotive Grade diodes deliver up to 540 W power and 44 A surge handling with ±30 kV ESD immunity.

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