Vishay Intertechnology's New 4-Terminal, 1 W Surface-Mount Power Metal Strip(R) Resistor Is Industry's First in 0612

MALVERN, PA, Sep 01 (MARKET WIRE) --
Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. (NYSE: VSH) today introduced a new
surface-mount Power Metal Strip(R) resistor that is the industry's first
4-terminal, 1 W current sensing resistor in the compact 0612 package size
to offer a very low resistance range from 0.5 to 5 milliohms.

The small size of the WSK0612 resistor allows it to replace larger
current sensing resistors, saving space on the circuit board that in turn
will enable creation of smaller and lighter products for the consumer.
The WSK0612 is intended for current sensing, voltage division, and pulse
applications in DC/DC converters for computers, VRMs for laptops, Li-Ion
battery safety and management, and LCD TVs; and electronic automotive
systems, including engine controls, multi-media electronics, climate
controls, and anti-lock brakes.

Manufactured using proprietary techniques that result in extremely low
resistance values, the WSK0612 features a durable all-welded construction
with a solid metal nickel-chrome or manganese-copper alloy resistive
element with low TCR (less than 20 ppm/ degreesC). Compliant to RoHS
Directive 2002/95/EC, the resistor offers high-temperature performance to
+ 170 degreesC and low thermal EMF of less than 3 microvolts/ degreesC.

Samples and production quantities of the new resistor are available now,
with a lead time of four to six weeks for larger orders. Follow Vishay
Power Metal Strip resistors at http://twitter.com/vishayindust.

Vishay Intertechnology, Inc., a Fortune 1,000 Company listed on the NYSE
(VSH), is one of the world's largest manufacturers of discrete
semiconductors (diodes, MOSFETs, and infrared optoelectronics) and
passive electronic components (resistors, inductors, and capacitors).
These components are used in virtually all types of electronic devices
and equipment, in the industrial, computing, automotive, consumer,
telecommunications, military, aerospace, power supplies, and medical
markets. Vishay's product innovations, successful acquisition strategy,
and "one-stop shop" service have made it a global industry leader. Vishay
can be found on the Internet at www.vishay.com.

Power Metal Strip is a registered trademark of Vishay Intertechnology,
Inc.

Link to datasheet:
http://www.vishay.com/doc?30161 (WSK0612)

Link to product photo:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/vishay/6060482808

For more information please contact:
Vishay Intertechnology
Andrew Post
+1 610 251-5287
andrew.post@vishay.com

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