Vishay introduces 1500 V automotive-grade solid-state relay

MALVERN, Pa. - Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. (NYSE:VSH) has launched a new 1500 V Automotive Grade 1 Form A solid-state relay designed for 800 V battery monitoring systems. The VORA1150, housed in a 4-pin SMD-8 package, features a 1414 Vpeak repetitive isolation voltage and a maximum leakage current of 1 µA. This product launch comes as the company faces profitability challenges, with InvestingPro data showing Vishay is not expected to be profitable this fiscal year, despite maintaining dividend payments for 12 consecutive years.

The relay’s 4-pin design provides a 5 mm creepage distance on output pins, meeting the DIN EN-60644-1 standard requirements for isolation monitoring in 800 V battery systems. The device is AEC-Q102 qualified and meets hipot test requirements for 800 V battery architectures in electric vehicles.

According to the company’s press release, the VORA1150 is suitable for isolation and leakage current monitoring in battery management systems, pre-charge relays, on-board chargers, energy storage systems, industrial HVAC systems, and solar panels.

The solid-state relay offers maximum turn-on and turn-off times of 150 µs and 250 µs respectively, along with an avalanche current capability of 0.9 mA and isolation test voltage of 5300 VRMS. It can operate in temperatures ranging from -40°C to +125°C.

The device is RoHS-compliant and halogen-free. Samples and production quantities are currently available with lead times of eight weeks.

In other recent news, Vishay Intertechnology reported earnings for the third quarter of 2025 that exceeded expectations. The company achieved an earnings per share of $0.04, surpassing the anticipated $0.03. Additionally, Vishay Intertechnology’s revenue reached $791 million, outpacing the forecasted $778.2 million. These results indicate a positive performance for the company during this period. Furthermore, Vishay Intertechnology announced a dividend of $0.10 per share on both common and Class B common stock. This dividend is scheduled for payment on December 12, 2025, to shareholders recorded by December 3, 2025. These recent developments provide investors with critical insights into the company’s financial health and shareholder returns.

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