Vishay Adds to IHLP Family of High-Current, Surface-Mount Inductors: New Devices Feature Saturation Currents up to 40 A, Typical DCR Values Down to 3.0 mΩ, and Low 1.8-mm Height Profile

MALVERN, PENNSYLVANIA - January 19, 2005 - A new series of low-profile surface-mount inductors in the 2525 package size has been announced by Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. (NYSE: VSH). Devices in the IHLP-2525AH-01 series are specified for saturation currents up to 40 A and offer typical DCR values as low as 3.0 mΩ in a package measuring 1.8 mm high.

These new additions to the patented IHLP series of devices provide lower DCR values than conventional solutions. Devices in the low-profile Vishay Dale IHLP-2525AH-01 series offer higher-performing, space- and power-saving solutions for dc-to-dc converter and energy storage applications in end products including computers, servers, telecom, and automotive electronics, as well as in high-current power supplies and point of load (POL) converters, distributed power systems, and field programmable gate arrays (FPGAs).

In addition to their 1.8-mm [0.071-in.] height profile, the new surface-mount inductors feature a compact footprint with dimensions of 6.47 mm by 6.86 mm [0.255 in. by 0.270 in.]. The series’ saturation current ranges from 8 A to 40 A, and typical DCR values range from 3.0 mΩ to 76.6 mΩ over a standard inductance range of 0.1 µH to 4.7 µH, with a tolerance of ±20%. At full rated current, IHLP inductors feature an inductance drop of less than 20% - a lower inductance roll-off than is provided by ferrite materials.

IHLP-2525AH-01 inductors handle high transient current spikes without saturation and operate over a frequency range up to 5 MHz. Packaged in a 100% lead (Pb)-free, shielded, composite construction that reduces noise buzz to ultra-low levels, the new devices are specified for an operating temperature range of −55 °C to +125 °C with high resistance to thermal shock, moisture, mechanical shock, and vibration.

Samples and production quantities are available now. Lead time for production quantities is 8 to 10 weeks.

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, rectifiers, transistors, and optoelectronics and selected ICs) and passive electronic components (resistors, capacitors, inductors, sensors, and transducers). These components are used in virtually all types of electronic devices and equipment, in the industrial, computing, automotive, consumer, telecommunications, military, aerospace, and medical markets. Its product innovations, successful acquisition strategy, and ability to provide "one-stop shop" service have made Vishay a global industry leader. Vishay can be found on the Internet at http://www.vishay.com.