Vishay Intertechnology Introduces Linear Position Hall Effect Sensor With Short Electrical Strokes From 0 mm to 10 mm

MALVERN, PA, Jan 23 (MARKET WIRE) --
Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. (NYSE: VSH) today released a new linear
position sensor featuring non-contacting Hall effect technology. Covering
short electrical strokes to 10 mm max and available with a spring return
system, the 20 LHE is optimized for applications in harsh environments
requiring long-life sensors.

The Hall effect technology of the new 20 LHE gives it the ability to
perform in conditions involving high-frequency vibrations up to 20 G and
shocks up to 50 G. With a long life of 10 million cycles, the device is
ideal for short stroke measurements in industrial applications including
tillers heads for forklift steering; tractor gear shifts; truck tilt
sensors; and pressure measurement and pedal displacement systems.

The 20 LHE features accurate linearity down to 1 %. The sensor offers
analog ratiometric or digital PWM output, and it provides continuous
performance for the life of the device with no drift of linearity. The 20
LHE operates with a supply voltage of 5 V (+/- 10 %) and supply current
of less than 16 mA typical, and it withstands + 20 V overvoltages and --
10 V reverse voltages. The recommended load resistance is 1 kilohm for
analog output and PWM output. The device is compliant to RoHS directive
2002/95/EC.

Samples of the 20 LHE are available now. Production quantities will be
available in Q1 2012, with lead times of 12 weeks for large orders.
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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.

Link to datasheet:
http://www.vishay.com/doc?57115 (20 LHE)

Link to product photo:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/vishay/6692446873/

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

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