New Vishay Inductor Offers Typical DCR of 0.65 mΩ at 0.19 µH in 4040 Package; Delivers Lowest DCR/µH for Its Package Size

Device Extends Vishay's IHLP Family of Low-Profile, High-Current Inductors

MALVERN, PENNSYLVANIA — April 29, 2005 — Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. (NYSE: VSH) today announced that it has extended the IHLP family of low-profile, high-current inductors with a new device that offers the lowest DCR/µH available in a compact 0.402-in. by 0.452 in. [10.2 mm by 11.5 mm] package with a low 0.157 in. [4.0 mm] height profile.

With industry-leading specifications including DCR values down to 0.65 mΩ at 0.19 µH, the new Vishay Dale IHLP-4040DZ-05 is a high-performance, space- and power-saving solution for dc-to-dc converter applications in end products including next-generation mobile devices; notebooks, desktop computers, and servers; low-profile, high-current power supplies and point of load (POL) converters; distributed power systems; and field programmable gate arrays (FPGAs).

This new power inductor handles high transient current spikes without saturation and operates over a frequency range up to 5 MHz. Saturation current and typical DCR values for the inductor range from 40 A to 60 A and from 1.55 mΩ to 0.65 mΩ, respectively, over an inductance range of 0.56 µH to 0.19 µH. Inductance tolerance for the new device is ±20%.

New IHLP 4040DZ 05 Low-Profile, High-Current Inductor: Summary Table

The RoHS-compliant IHLP-4040DZ-05 is rated for an operating temperature range of 55 °C to +125 °C. It features a 100% lead (Pb)-free, shielded, composite construction that reduces buzz noise to ultra-low levels.

Samples and production quantities of the new IHLP-4040DZ-05 are available now, with a lead time of eight weeks for larger orders.

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.