Vishay adds surface-mount option to wirewound safety resistors

Published 11/06/2025, 16:06
Vishay adds surface-mount option to wirewound safety resistors

MALVERN, Pa. - Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. (NYSE: VSH), a $2.19 billion electronic components manufacturer that has seen its stock surge over 7% in the past week, announced Wednesday that its AC03-CS series of axial cemented wirewound safety resistors now includes a pick and place friendly lead bending option. The new WSZ lead form allows the devices to function as surface-mount components, potentially reducing assembly time and costs.

The AC03-CS series resistors serve as inrush current limiting resistors during normal operation and function as pre-charge, discharge, and snubber resistors. According to the company’s press release, the components are designed to ensure safe fusing in automotive electronics, energy meters, and power supplies for industrial drives and consumer appliances when exposed to high DC voltage overload or accidental AC mains voltage.

The resistors operate in temperatures ranging from -40°C to +200°C and feature a silicone cement coating that complies with UL 94 V-0 standards. This coating is designed to protect PCBs and other components by minimizing fire risk during electrical overloads.

The AEC-Q200 qualified series offers a power rating of 3 W at 40°C ambient temperature, resistance from 1 Ω to 100 Ω, resistance tolerance of ±5%, and temperature coefficient of ±200 ppm/K. The components also feature a surge voltage capability up to 4 kV.

The resistors are RoHS-compliant and halogen-free with tin-plated terminations compatible with various soldering processes. Samples and production quantities of the AC03-CS series resistors with WSZ lead forms are currently available with a 12-week lead time.According to InvestingPro analysis, Vishay maintains strong financial flexibility with a current ratio of 2.8, indicating robust liquid assets compared to short-term obligations. While currently trading above its Fair Value, analysts expect the company to return to profitability this year.

Vishay Intertechnology manufactures discrete semiconductors and passive electronic components for automotive, industrial, computing, consumer, telecommunications, military, aerospace, and medical markets. InvestingPro data reveals the company has maintained dividend payments for 12 consecutive years, demonstrating consistent shareholder returns despite market fluctuations. Get access to 7 more exclusive ProTips and comprehensive analysis in the Pro Research Report, available on InvestingPro.

In other recent news, Vishay Intertechnology announced its first-quarter earnings for 2025, reporting an earnings per share (EPS) of -$0.03, missing analysts’ expectations of $0.03. Despite the EPS shortfall, the company’s revenue slightly exceeded forecasts, coming in at $715 million against a projected $713.5 million. Vishay’s Board of Directors declared a dividend of $0.10 per share for common stockholders, scheduled for distribution in June 2025. The company also introduced a new series of isolation amplifiers aimed at enhancing performance in industrial, automotive, and medical applications. These amplifiers are designed to offer precise measurement capabilities and are currently available in production quantities. Vishay’s recent developments include an expanded silicon carbide product portfolio and strong demand in AI-related shipments and smart grid infrastructure. The company remains optimistic about the second half of 2025, providing revenue guidance of $760 million for the second quarter. Vishay’s strategic focus includes capitalizing on growth in AI and smart grid markets, as highlighted by CEO Joel Smeckel.

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