The Beyschlag brand stands for expertise in thin film technology, continuous innovation, excellence in service and logistics, and customer-oriented solutions. Beyschlag, founded as a company in 1931, grew to become the leading European manufacturer of thin film resistors. Beyschlag innovations include cylindrical metal film SMD resistors (Mini, Micro and MELF resistors), thin film flat chip resistors, and thin film chip fuses.

Beyschlag became part of Philips Components in 1974. Subsequently, in January 1999, BCcomponents (Beyschlag Centralab components) emerged from Philips Components as a leading manufacturer of passive electronic components. Beyschlag earned the status of preferred supplier to many of the world's leading electronics companies.

Vishay acquired BCcomponents in December 2002. The former BCcomponents product portfolio is now divided into Vishay Beyschlag and Vishay BCcomponents. Products branded Vishay Beyschlag include thin film and carbon film MELF resistors, thin film and Cermet film chip resistors and leaded metal film and carbon film resistors. Recent developments include thin film chip arrays and thin film chip fuses.