Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. - VSH STOCK NEWS

Vishay Intertechnology (NYSE: VSH) has acquired Ametherm for $31.5 million, bolstering its resistor product portfolio. Ametherm specializes in inrush current limiters and sensing thermistors for markets like automotive, industrial, aerospace/defense, and medical. This acquisition aligns with Vishay's strategy to expand through M&A and enhance customer engagement through innovation. Ametherm's offerings include customizable NTC and PTC thermistors, supporting current and future market needs, such as 800VDC for EVs and up to 2000VDC in pre-charge circuits. This acquisition is expected to support Vishay's growth and operational advantages globally.

Vishay Intertechnology has launched the second-generation Automotive Grade IHLE® series inductor, the IHLE-4040DDEW-5A, boasting enhanced EMI shielding in a 4040 case size. This inductor provides up to 20 dB reduction in radiated noise and 6 dB in magnetic flux leakage, with high-temperature operation up to +155 °C. The device features improved voltage ratings (75V operating and 100V isolation) and is AEC-Q200 qualified, making it ideal for automotive, LED drivers, and noise-sensitive applications. Available for immediate sampling and production, with a 16-week lead time, the inductor is RoHS-compliant and offers robust thermal and mechanical resistance.

Vishay Intertechnology announced that its 5 W AC and AC-AT series cemented, axial-leaded wirewound resistors now feature a pick and place friendly SMD lead bending option called the WSZ lead form. This new feature allows the resistors to be used as surface-mount components, enhancing assembly efficiency and reducing costs. These resistors are ideal for automotive and industrial electronics, energy meters, and white goods power supplies, offering peak power up to 5 kW for a 1 μs pulse load and a resistance range from 0.10 Ω to 10 kΩ. The AC05 WSZ and AC05-AT WSZ resistors are also AEC-Q200 qualified and available in a non-inductive version for fast-switching circuits. They operate over a wide temperature range of -55 °C to +250 °C and feature a non-flammable silicone cement coating. RoHS-compliant and halogen-free, these resistors come with tin-plated terminations for compatibility with various soldering processes. Samples and production quantities are available with a lead time of 12 weeks.

On May 22, 2024, Vishay Intertechnology (NYSE: VSH) announced the release of eight new AEC-Q102 qualified high-power IR emitters for automotive applications. With 850 nm and 940 nm devices, these emitters deliver a 10% higher radiant intensity in a 20% smaller footprint compared to their closest competitors. Built on Vishay’s Astral surface emitter chip technology, the devices support high drive currents up to 1.5 A DC and 5 A pulsed, offering radiant intensities up to 6000 mW/sr.

This advancement enhances illumination and reduces component count, lowering costs and saving space. The IR emitters are designed for ADAS, driver and cabin monitoring, and eye tracking systems, and offer high ESD immunity up to 5 kV. They are available with four angles of half intensity and operate over a temperature range from -40 °C to +125 °C. Samples and production quantities are available now with lead times of 8 to 12 weeks.

On May 21, 2024, Vishay Intertechnology (NYSE: VSH), a leading manufacturer of discrete semiconductors and passive components, announced a quarterly dividend of $0.10 per share for both common and Class B common stock. This dividend will be paid on June 27, 2024, to shareholders of record as of June 13, 2024. Future dividends will be contingent upon Board approval.

Vishay Intertechnology has introduced the VOIH72A, a 25 MBd high-speed optocoupler designed for industrial applications. This device features a CMOS logic digital input and output, simplifying integration into digital systems. It operates at a low pulse width distortion of 6 ns and requires a low supply current of 2 mA, with a wide supply voltage range of 2.7 V to 5.5 V and high-temperature tolerance up to 110°C.

The VOIH72A offers advantages such as eliminating the need for external driver stages and current limiting resistors, reducing system costs, and enabling direct connection to microcontrollers. It is ideal for data communication, pulse width modulation, and high-voltage safety in automation equipment, motor drives, and tools. The device is RoHS-compliant, pin-to-pin compatible with competing solutions, and available for sampling and production with a six-week lead time for larger orders.

Vishay Intertechnology introduces a new series of space-grade planar transformers for power conversion applications, offering lower cost, smaller size, and higher density than traditional devices. Customizable to meet design-specific requirements, the transformers are qualified to MIL-STD-981 class S standard. The devices operate over a frequency range from 80 kHz to 300 kHz, providing high dielectric withstand voltage, power of 150 W, and leakage inductance of 0.5 µH. With a unique winding structure and build technique, these transformers offer improved efficiency and power density, making them ideal for harsh environments.

Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. reported first quarter 2024 results with revenues of $746.3 million, a gross margin of 22.8%, and EPS of $0.22. The company highlighted ongoing semiconductor inventory digestion and macro-economic uncertainties in Asia and Europe as reasons for a 5% revenue decline. The outlook for the second quarter includes revenues in the range of $750 million, with a focus on strategic growth levers and advancing silicon carbide strategy.

Vishay Intertechnology introduces a fourth-generation 600 V E Series power MOSFET in the new PowerPAK® 8 x 8LR package, delivering industry-leading efficiency and power density for various applications. The device offers reduced on-resistance, lower resistance times gate charge, and higher current in a smaller footprint compared to previous models. It is designed to enhance efficiency in power systems, providing significant improvements in power factor correction and DC/DC converter blocks.