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Vishay Intertechnology to showcase solutions for AI infrastructure and physical AI at PCIM Asia 2026. GlobeNewswire | Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. Today at 9:01pm PDT MALVERN, Pa., Aug. 26, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) - Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. (NYSE: VSH) today announced that the company will showcase its latest semiconductor and passive technologies at PCIM Asia 2026. In Hall 16, Booth C12, visitors are invited to explore Vishay's products and reference designs tailored to the rapidly evolving demands of AI infrastructure and physical AI applications. At PCIM Asia, Vishay will highlight reference designs and products spanning the complete AI power architecture, from grid-level power infrastructure to board-level system power delivery. Featured exhibits will include solid-state transformers (SST), AC/DC power supply units (PSUs), high voltage DC (HVDC), DC/DC power conversion, battery backup units (BBUs), capacitor backup units (CBUs), hot-swap systems, software-defined vehicles (SDV), and humanoid robot motor control. Additional highlights will include automotive power modules for next-generation vehicle platforms. For AI grid infrastructure, an SST reference design will feature components for input, DC blocking, output, and voltage balancing stages, including compact metallized polypropylene DC-Link film capacitors rated at 11 μF and 1800 V; high reliability power electronic capacitors up to 310 μF and 2000 V; four-terminal snap-in aluminum electrolytic capacitors with high ripple current and long life; non-inductive power resistors with working voltages up to 5000 V; and SiC MOSFET power modules in the EMIPAK 2B package. AC/DC PSU solutions will comprise Gen 5 E series MOSFETs for PFC and LLC stages; TrenchFET(R) Gen V power MOSFETs for synchronous rectification and OR-ing applications; low profile rectifiers; low forward voltage bridge rectifiers; glass passivated rectifiers with high forward surge capability; SiC Schottky diodes optimized for high speed hard switching for clamp protection; and Power Metal Strip(R) resistors for high power, low resistance current sensing. HVDC power conversion exhibits will highlight solutions for PFC, bootstrap, filtering, and precharge functions. Featured products will include Gen 4 SiC Schottky diodes with virtually no recovery tail, low switching losses, and a guaranteed minimum creepage distance of 3.2 mm; DC-Link film capacitors operating up to +125 °C with high ripple current capability and high humidity robustness; and PTC thermistors for inrush current limiting with energy absorption up to 300 J. Board-level power conversion exhibits will consist of low profile PowerPAK(R) SO-8DC MOSFET solutions that deliver high temperature operation up to +175 °C and combine low on-resistance with low gate and output charge for efficient switching, together with thick film chip resistors for gate-drive applications offering excellent pulse-load capability, enhanced power ratings, and double-sided printed resistor elements. BBU and CBU exhibits will feature edge-wound inductors with current capability up to 260 A and 350 V[DC] coil to core isolation; IHDV power inductors rated up to 150 A with 1500 V[DC] coil to core isolation; IHLP(R) power inductors with current ratings up to 100 A; and output filter capacitors. Hot-swap systems will showcase power resistors for precharge and discharge applications rated up to 150 W with pulse absorption up to 75 J/0.1 s. SDV exhibits will focus on POL converter, protection, and current sensing. Featured products will include AEC-Q100 qualified, integrated smart power stages with continuous current up to 50 A and peak current up to 80 A in the thermally enhanced PowerPAK MLP 5 x 6 package; polymer tantalum capacitors qualified to AEC-Q200 with ultra low ESR and 85 °C / 85 % RH rated voltage capability; Automotive Grade TVS devices with 7 kW surge protection and a flat clamping voltage; Ethernet ESD protection diodes compliant with OPEN Alliance specifications; 4-terminal current sense resistors with extremely low resistance values; and thermally enhanced MOSFETs for reverse protection. Humanoid robot motor control exhibits will demonstrate switching, gate-drive circuitry, and current sensing using MOSFETs in PowerPAK SO-8 and TOLL packages, 4-terminal shunt resistors with high power to 8 W, and an Automotive Grade inductor with a 200 V operating voltage rating. Automotive power module exhibits for EV / HEV charging stations and 48 V micromobility systems will feature SiC MOSFET / Si MOSFET power modules combining high blocking voltage, low on-resistance, high speed switching, and low capacitance, as well as half-bridge inverter modules integrating current and temperature sensing with an electrically isolated, exposed DBC substrate. Addition reference designs being featured at PCIM Asia 2026 will include: * Active discharge circuits with wirewound safety resistors and MOSFET drivers for 400 V / 800 V DC-Link capacitors * An intelligent battery shunt built on WSBE Power Metal Strip(R) resistors, with low TCR and a CAN FD interface for 400 V / 800 V systems * A 48 V, 100 A resettable eFuse with adjustable current limiting and DC-Link capacitor pre-charge * A single-stage, single-phase 480 μH EMI filter featuring a common mode choke and replaceable X and Y capacitors * An active backup solution for 3.3 V systems featuring EDLC capacitors with charging and discharging currents up to 2.5 A PCIM Asia 2026 will take place Aug. 26-28 at the Shenzhen World Exhibition and Convention Center in Shenzhen, China. More information on the event is available at https://pcimasia-shenzhen.cn.messefrankfurt.com/shenzhen/en.html. Vishay manufactures one of the world's largest portfolios of discrete semiconductors and passive electronic components that are essential to innovative designs in the automotive, industrial, computing, consumer, telecommunications, military, aerospace, and medical markets. Serving customers worldwide, Vishay is The DNA of tech.(R) Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. is a Fortune 1000 Company listed on the NYSE (VSH). More on Vishay at www.Vishay.com. The DNA of tech(R) is a registered trademark of Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. Power Metal Strip and IHLP are registered trademarks of Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. PowerPAK and TrenchFET are registered trademarks of Siliconix incorporated. This is a paid placement. For further inquiries, please contact GlobeNewswire directly.

Vishay Intertechnology debuts 650 W thick film power resistors to shrink hardware form factors. August 21, 2026 The electronics hardware industry globally is facing a change in the design structure of its products. In response to the rapidly increasing electrification of transportation, industrial automation involving high density, renewable energy power conversions, and the use of avionics systems, there is an overwhelming pressure on electronic hardware engineers to increase the power density and significantly decrease physical board size. For applications involving high power and voltages-like pre-charging and discharging of batteries of an electric vehicle (EV), high-speed power conversion, and industrial snubbers-the usage of passive devices including power resistors becomes imperative in dissipating transitory power and blocking voltage spikes. Conventionally, there have been significant limitations in the packaging of power resistors. When designers needed to dissipate continuous power exceeding 500 Watts using their devices, they had to resort to combining several resistors in parallel arrangements on large circuit boards. In response to these space limitations, and to simplify the process of assembling high-power circuits, Vishay Intertechnology, Inc., which is renowned for discrete semiconductors and passive components, launched the Vishay MCB RPWA 650 series of thick film power resistors. This series offers an industry-first feature of providing 650 W of continuous power density in a compact package, thus enabling systems designers to substitute multiple resistors for a single resistor, thereby saving space, simplifying assembly and fastening the plug-and-play process in the power electronics modules. Industry first: 650 W power dissipation with built-in sensing. The Vishay MCB RPWA 650 series is a giant step towards the realm of passive component integration and thermal management solutions. Instead of being a standalone passive component, the RPWA 650 provides the combination of high power dissipation, custom wiring capability, and built-in NTC (Negative Temperature Coefficient) thermal sensor in a single module. Key technical and operational highlights of the RPWA 650 series include: High Power Density and Minimal Component Requirement: Generates 650 W of power continuously through one housing only, enabling designers to avoid using parallel resistors as well as designing smaller systems. Efficient "Cold System" Heat Dissipation: Has an advanced baseplate design that optimizes heat dissipation from the resistor into the external heat sinks, guaranteeing operation within extreme temperatures ranging between -55 °C to +155 °C. Inbuilt Thermal Telemetry Capability: Has an optional NTC inbuilt temperature sensor inside the resistor housing for real-time monitoring without having to install additional sensors externally. Plug-n-play Design without Board-Level Soldering: Provides customization of the cables together with self-calibrating pressure-mount design, thus avoiding board-level soldering and wiring harnesses. High Voltage and Fast Switching Capabilities: Can operate under maximum voltage up to 6000 VDC, withstand dielectric strength up to 7000 VRMS, and have very low inductance ($\le 40\text{ nH}$) to reduce the overshoot effect when subjected to high pulse energy (3.5 J). Environmental Robustness: Meets RoHS specifications with AEC-Q200 certification underway. Impact on the electronics industry. The rollout of Vishay's RPWA 650 series highlights fundamental evolutionary trends across the broader Electronics sector: 1. From Static Passives to Modular Smart Components Passive components such as resistors, capacitors, and inductors have traditionally been static single-purpose parts installed on printed circuit boards (PCBs). This launch is one step towards the Smart Passive Integration revolution in the industry. The integration of a heat-dissipating component with an integrated temperature sensor and pluggable cable within the same housing indicates how passive parts can be upgraded into multi-use telemetry-capable hardware modules. 2. Electrification of Transportation and Industrial Power Grids With 800V architecture for electric vehicles, industrial motor drives, and solar inverters being built using high-frequency wide bandgap semiconductor technology (such as Silicon Carbide [SiC] and Gallium Nitride [GaN]), the transient effect increases with higher power levels. High-voltage (6000 VDC) and low-inductance ($\leq40 \text{nH})$ power resistors are essential for the absorption of the resulting transients to protect costly power switches and prolong the life cycle of power conversion equipment. Overall effects on businesses operating in the sector. For automotive OEMs, industrial automation leads, medical equipment designers, and electronic manufacturing services (EMS) providers, Vishay's high-density power resistor series offers direct commercial benefits: Key business impacts across the industry include: Decreasing TCO & BOM Costs: Using one integrated module in place of several separate parts decreases cost due to less procurement, less logistics for inventory, and lower BOM cost in manufacturing. Reducing Time-to-Market for New Generation of Power Modules: Avoidance of soldering on board and decrease in number of wirings accelerate manufacturing time in the assembly line and in the test phase of high voltage power electronics. Field Reliability in Severe Environment: Using a highly reliable product that is AEC-Q200 pending and has an effective heatsink coupling decreases failures in the field. Conclusion. Vishay Intertechnology's introduction of the RPWA 650 thick film power resistor series marks an important milestone in high-power electronic design. By delivering 650 W of continuous power alongside embedded thermal sensing and plug-and-play mounting, Vishay is dismantling traditional physical design constraints in power electronics. For the global electronics industry, this milestone demonstrates that meeting the demands of an electrified future relies on high-density, multi-functional passive components engineered for maximum efficiency and space optimization.

Vishay thick film power resistors deliver increased power density to save space and simplify designs. August 21, 2026 Vishay Intertechnology, introduced a new series of thick film power resistors that deliver an industry-leading 650 W of continuous power in a low profile package. Offering customizable cabling and optional temperature sensing integration, Vishay MCB RPWA 650 series devices reduce component counts, saving space while simplifying designs and assembly. The high power capabilities and compact package of the devices released today allow designers to achieve higher power density, reducing the number of parallel resistors required. Their performance is supported by a "cold system" baseplate design that enables efficient heat transfer to an external heatsink (not supplied), maintaining stable operation over a wide temperature range from -55 °C to +155 °C. To further streamline designs, RPWA 650 series devices integrate a power resistor and optional embedded NTC temperature sensor in a single housing. Customizable cabling and an easy-mount design with self-calibrating pressure eliminate the need for board-level soldering, reduce wiring and assembly complexity, and enable faster plug and play integration in power modules and assemblies. Offering a wide range of resistance values from 6.2 Ω to 1 MΩ, with tolerances down to +/- 5 %, the RPWA 650 series supports a variety of circuit functions, including precharge, discharge, active discharge, power conversion, and snubber operations. The devices are ideal for automotive, energy, industrial, medical, and avionics systems used in harsh environments. The resistors provide high voltage capability with maximum operating voltage up to 6000 V[DC], dielectric strength to 7000 V[RMS], and typical self-inductance of <= 40 nH. For high voltage and fast-switching circuits, this combination enables accurate energy dissipation and minimizes transient overshoot. The devices also offer high pulse energy capability, supporting repetitive operation up to 3.5 J per pulse for 50 μs pulses. The RoHS-compliant resistors are pending AEC-Q200 qualification. Samples and production quantities of the RPWA 650 series are available now, with lead times of 8 to 12 weeks. Vishay manufactures one of the world's largest portfolios of discrete semiconductors and passive electronic components that are essential to innovative designs in the automotive, industrial, computing, consumer, telecommunications, military, aerospace, and medical markets.