Company Overview
Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. (NYSE: VSH) is a Fortune 1000 company and one of the world’s largest manufacturers of discrete semiconductors and passive electronic components. Founded in 1962 by Dr. Felix Zandman in Malvern, Pennsylvania, USA, the company derives its name from Dr. Zandman’s ancestral village in Lithuania, honoring family members lost in the Holocaust. Starting with the revolutionary BulkMetal® foil resistor technology, Vishay has grown exponentially through strategic acquisitions of industry-leading brands including Siliconix, General Semiconductor, Dale, Sprague, and BCcomponents (formerly part of Philips Electronics).
Today, Vishay operates 69 manufacturing facilities across 17 countries, with 7 production sites in mainland China (Tianjin, Beijing, Shanghai, Huizhou, etc.). Employing approximately 23,500 global staff (7,300 in China), the company generated $3.402 billion in revenue for the 2023 fiscal year. Its "one-stop shop" service model and commitment to innovation have solidified its position as a trusted partner for OEMs, EMS providers, and distributors worldwide, serving industries ranging from automotive and industrial to aerospace, medical, and consumer electronics.
Core Product Portfolio
Vishay offers a comprehensive range of electronic components, categorized into four key segments:
Discrete Semiconductors
Diodes & Rectifiers: Patented TMBS® Schottky rectifiers, TRANSZORB® transient voltage suppressors (TVS), fast-recovery diodes, and bridge rectifiers for power conversion and circuit protection.
MOSFETs & IGBTs: TrenchFET® Gen IV (low-voltage), ThunderFET® (mid-voltage), and MaxSiC™ silicon carbide MOSFETs (1200V-1700V) for EV powertrains, data centers, and renewable energy systems.
Optoelectronics: Infrared emitters/receivers, optocouplers, LEDs, and solid-state relays, with Vishay holding the title of the world’s top manufacturer of infrared components.
Passive Components
Resistors: Thick-film, thin-film, and Power Metal Strip® resistors with tight tolerances (±0.01%) for precision applications.
Capacitors: Ceramic, tantalum, aluminum electrolytic, and Vitramon® capacitors for industrial and consumer electronics.
Inductors & Transformers: IHLP® high-current inductors, edge-wound IHDM series, and custom magnetics operating at temperatures up to +180°C.
Sensors & Modules
Magnetic, pressure, and temperature sensors (NTC/PTC thermistors) for automotive ADAS, industrial automation, and smart devices.
Power Modules: Integrated IGBT/diode modules and eFuse solutions for 48V systems, supporting EV charging and energy storage applications.
Key Innovations
Miniaturized eSMP® surface-mount packages for enhanced thermal efficiency.
Ametherm PTC/NTC inrush current limiters (1500VDC rating) for AI cloud computing and robotic automation.
AEC-Q101 qualified components compliant with ISO 26262 for automotive safety systems.
