Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. - VSH STOCK NEWS

Vishay Intertechnology (NYSE: VSH) has launched its new TS7 series of single-turn, surface-mount cermet trimmers. These components feature a compact 6.7 mm x 7 mm footprint with 5 mm height, delivering 0.5 W power rating at +70 °C. The trimmers are fully sealed for harsh environments, support automated assembly, and are available in both top and side adjustment styles. With an ohmic range from 10 Ω to 2 MΩ, they are designed for industrial, consumer, and telecom applications. Samples and production quantities are currently available with 17-week lead times.

Vishay Intertechnology (NYSE:VSH), a major manufacturer of discrete semiconductors and passive components, has announced a quarterly dividend of $0.10 per share for both common stock and Class B common stock. The dividend will be paid on December 12, 2024, to stockholders of record as of December 3, 2024. The company notes that future dividends will require Board approval.

Vishay Intertechnology (NYSE: VSH) announced its participation at electronica 2024 in Munich, where it will showcase its portfolio of passive and semiconductor solutions. The company will present reference designs and demonstrations focusing on AI, alternative energy, automation, and e-mobility applications. At hall C4, booth 478, Vishay will display solutions where its components make up to 70% of BOMs, including silicon carbide MOSFETs, diodes, and power modules. Key highlights include AI power boards, solar inverter systems, e-mobility solutions, ADAS applications, and grid management technologies.

Vishay Intertechnology (NYSE: VSH) has expanded its Gen 7 platform of 1200 V FRED Pt® Hyperfast rectifiers with four new devices in the eSMP® series SMF package. The new 1 A and 2 A rectifiers feature fast recovery times down to 45 ns, Qrr down to 105 nC, and forward voltage drop down to 1.45 V. Two models are AEC-Q101 qualified for automotive applications. The devices are designed for industrial drives, EV chargers, energy systems, and LED circuitry, offering high temperature operation to +175 °C and compact packaging measuring 4.2 mm by 1.4 mm.

Vishay Intertechnology (VSH) reported Q3 2024 results with revenues of $735.4 million and a gross margin of 20.5%, which included a negative impact of approximately 150 basis points from Newport acquisition. The company posted a GAAP loss per share of ($0.14) and adjusted EPS of $0.08. The Q3 2024 book-to-bill ratio was 0.88, with semiconductors at 0.79 and passive components at 0.97. The company's backlog stands at 4.4 months. For Q4 2024, Vishay expects revenues of $720 million ±$20 million, with gross margin around 20.0% ±50 basis points, including a 175-200 basis points negative impact from Newport.

Vishay Intertechnology (NYSE: VSH) has announced the acquisition of Birkelbach Kondensatortechnik GmbH, a German manufacturer of metalized technical films for capacitor dielectrics, for approximately €17 million ($18.5 million). The all-cash transaction is expected to close before December 31, 2024.

The acquisition aims to secure metalized film material supply to meet growing demand for high voltage high power film capacitors used in smart grid infrastructure projects. Vishay plans to vertically integrate Birkelbach into its Capacitor segment and invest in metalizing equipment to ensure uninterrupted supply to industrial grid customers.

Vishay Intertechnology (NYSE: VSH) has introduced new PTCEL High Energy series inrush current limiting PTC thermistors for automotive and industrial applications. These devices feature maximum energy handling up to 340 J - five times higher than competitors at high ambient temperatures - with resistance values from 150 Ω to 1.5 kΩ and voltage capabilities up to 1200 VDC. The AEC-Q200 qualified thermistors maintain high energy handling at elevated temperatures (180 J at 85°C, 130 J at 105°C) and offer heat capacity of 2.6 J/K. They are designed for AC/DC converters, battery management, charging systems, and various industrial applications, withstanding over 100,000 inrush power cycles.

Vishay Intertechnology (NYSE: VSH) has introduced two new IGBT and MOSFET drivers - VOFD341A and VOFD343A - in a stretched SO-6 package. These optocouplers deliver peak output currents of 3A and 4A, operate at temperatures up to +125°C, and feature low propagation delay of 200ns. The devices are designed for solar inverters, industrial motor control, and UPS applications, capable of driving IGBTs up to 1200V/100A. Key features include high working voltages up to 1.140V, noise immunity of 50 kV/µs, and RoHS compliance. Samples and production quantities are available with six-week lead times.

Vishay Intertechnology (NYSE: VSH) has expanded its 299 PHL-4TSI snap-in, four-terminal aluminum electrolytic capacitor family with new 350 V, 500 V, 550 V, and 600 V rated capacitors. These additions increase the range of capacitance-voltage combinations available to designers for power supplies and industrial and home appliance inverters. The capacitors offer high ripple current ratings from 1.9 A to 7.6 A, reducing component counts and lowering costs.

Key features include:

• 105 °C temperature capability
• Useful life of > 5000 h
• Can sizes ranging from 35 mm by 50 mm to 45 mm by 100 mm
• Reach- and RoHS-compliant
• Four-terminal configuration for increased mechanical stability

Samples are available now, with production quantities having lead times of 18 weeks.