Vishay expands 1200 V rectifier lineup with new SlimSMA HV devices

MALVERN, Pa. - Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. (NYSE:VSH), currently trading at $15.16 with a market capitalization of $2.1 billion, today introduced four new 1200 V FRED Pt Hyperfast rectifiers in its Gen 7 platform, expanding its product offerings for industrial and automotive applications. According to InvestingPro data, the company has maintained dividend payments for 12 consecutive years, demonstrating its commitment to shareholder returns despite current market challenges.

The new rectifiers, available in the SlimSMA HV (DO-221AC) package, include two standard models (VS-E7JX0112-M3 and VS-E7JX0212-M3) and two AEC-Q101 qualified automotive versions (VS-E7JX0112HM3 and VS-E7JX0212HM3). With a strong current ratio of 2.7, Vishay maintains robust operational capabilities for product development and manufacturing initiatives. Get deeper insights into Vishay’s financial health and growth potential with InvestingPro, which offers exclusive analysis and 6 additional ProTips.

The devices feature fast recovery times down to 45 nanoseconds, reverse recovery charge down to 105 nC, forward voltage drop as low as 1.45 V, and junction capacitance as low as 2.5 pF. These specifications aim to reduce switching losses and increase efficiency in power applications.

With current ratings of 1A and 2A, the rectifiers come in a compact package measuring 2.6 mm by 5.2 mm with a 0.95 mm profile. The components offer a minimum 3.2 mm creepage distance and molding compound with a comparative tracking index of at least 600.

According to the company’s press release, these rectifiers can serve as clamp, snubber, and freewheeling diodes in various applications including flyback auxiliary power supplies and high frequency rectifiers. Target markets include industrial drives, electric vehicle onboard chargers, energy storage systems, and industrial LED circuitry.

The devices feature a planar structure and platinum doped lifetime control for reliability. They are RoHS-compliant, halogen-free, and can operate at temperatures up to +175°C.

Samples and production quantities of the new rectifiers are currently available with an eight-week lead time. While analysts predict profitability for Vishay this year, investors can access comprehensive analysis and Fair Value estimates through InvestingPro’s detailed research reports, available for over 1,400 US stocks including VSH.

In other recent news, Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. announced that its SL2220007 bigAMP thermistor has received UL certification, confirming its compliance with safety and performance standards. The company also introduced the first surface-mount Y1 safety capacitors designed for electric vehicles, featuring a Y1 rating of 500 VAC and 1500 VDC. Additionally, Vishay launched a new series of high voltage ceramic capacitors for industrial and medical applications, which promise a capacitance loss of less than 25% at 15 kV and a dissipation factor below 1.0% at 1 kHz.

In the automotive sector, Vishay introduced an AEC-Q200 qualified DC-Link metallized polypropylene film capacitor for automotive, energy, and industrial applications, withstanding high temperatures and humidity. Furthermore, the company plans to showcase its semiconductor and passive technologies at PCIM Asia 2025 in Shanghai, focusing on AI infrastructure and electric vehicles. These developments reflect Vishay’s ongoing efforts to expand its product offerings across various sectors.

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