Vishay introduces new SiC Schottky diodes in compact package

MALVERN, Pa. - Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. (NYSE:VSH), a $2.34 billion electronic components manufacturer with annual revenue of $2.91 billion, has launched three new Generation 3 silicon carbide (SiC) Schottky diodes in the SlimSMA HV package, according to a press release statement. InvestingPro analysis shows the company maintains a strong financial position with a current ratio of 2.8, indicating robust production capabilities.

The new 650V and 1200V diodes feature a merged PIN Schottky design with a minimum creepage distance of 3.2mm. The lineup includes the 1A VS-3C01EJ12-M3 and 2A VS-3C02EJ07-M3 and VS-3C02EJ12-M3 models.

The diodes offer a low profile of 0.95mm compared to 2.3mm for similar footprint packages, making them suitable for space-constrained applications. They maintain low capacitive charge down to 7.2 nC regardless of temperature, which contributes to faster switching speeds and reduced power losses.

With a high operating temperature of +175°C, the components are designed for applications including bootstrap, anti-parallel, and PFC diodes for DC/DC and AC/DC converters in server power supplies, energy systems, industrial drives, and X-ray generators.

The devices feature a positive temperature coefficient for parallel configurations and are RoHS-compliant and halogen-free with a Moisture Sensitivity Level of 1.

Samples and production quantities of the new SiC diodes are currently available with lead times of 14 weeks.

In other recent news, Vishay Intertechnology reported its first-quarter earnings for 2025, missing earnings per share (EPS) expectations by $0.06, with an EPS of -$0.03 against a forecast of $0.03. Despite this, the company’s revenue slightly exceeded expectations, coming in at $715 million compared to the projected $713.5 million. S&P Global Ratings downgraded Vishay Intertechnology to ’BB’ from ’BB+’ due to concerns over cash flow and rising leverage, highlighting financial pressures such as macroeconomic weakness and pricing pressure in semiconductors. Vishay is also undergoing a structural business transformation, with capital expenditures planned at $2.6 billion between 2023 and 2028. Additionally, Vishay announced a dividend of $0.10 per share for its common stockholders, scheduled for distribution on June 27, 2025. The company has introduced a new surface-mount option for its wirewound safety resistors, which may reduce assembly time and costs. Vishay also launched a new series of isolation amplifiers aimed at enhancing performance in industrial, automotive, and medical applications.

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