MALVERN, Pa. — March 31, 2006 — Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. (NYSE: VSH) today announced the availability of high-intensity SMD LEDs capable of undergoing lead (Pb)-free reflow soldering that can serve as direct replacements for devices in Vishay's TLM series.

Devices in the new VLM series are intended for use in applications including backlighting in automotive dashboards, car radios, and switches; indicators and backlighting in telecommunications systems, audio and video equipment, and office equipment; and in flat backlighting for LCDs, switches, and symbols.

Compatible with lead-free reflow soldering processes according to JEDEC STD 020b and featuring the same specifications at TLM devices, these exceptionally bright VLM LEDs allow TLM LEDs in the MiniLED (up to 50 mcd), PLCC-2 (up to 240 mcd), and PLCC-4 (up to 1250 mcd) to be replaced simply and quickly to meet lead (Pb)-free soldering requirements.

Vishay VLM series LEDs are luminous-intensity categorized according to the same luminous intensity classification and designation as those of competitors' LEDs for automotive applications. In addition to being RoHS-compliant, these devices are compatible with IR reflow, vapor phase, and wave solder processes according to CECC 00802 and JEDEC–STD-020b.

Product Selection Guide

VLMx21

Part	Color, Luminous Intensity	Package Type
VLMS2100-GS08	Red, IV = 7.1 mcd (typ.)	MiniLED
VLMO2100-GS08	Soft Orange, IV = 7.1 mcd (typ.)
VLMY2100-GS08	Yellow, IV = 7.1 mcd (typ.)

VLMx23.

Part	Color, Luminous Intensity	Package Type
VLMK2300-GS08	Red, IV = 90 mcd (typ.)	MiniLED
VLMF2300-GS08	Orange, IV = 112 mcd (typ.)
VLME2300-GS08	Yellow, IV = 112 mcd (typ.)

VLMW2100

Part	Color, Luminous Intensity	Package Type
VLMW2100-GS08	White, IV > 56 mcd	MiniLED

VLMK310x

Part	Color, Luminous Intensity	Package Type
VLMK3100-GS08	Red, IV > 11.2 mcd	PLCC-2
VLMK3100-GS18	Red, IV > 11.2 mcd
VLMK3105-GS08	Red, IV = 35.5 mcd
VLMK3105-GS18	Red, IV = 35.5 mcd

VLMF310x

Part	Color, Luminous Intensity	Package Type
VLMF3100-GS08	Soft Orange, IV > 28 mcd	PLCC-2
VLMF3100-GS18	Soft Orange, IV > 28 mcd
VLMF3101-GS08	Soft Orange, IV = (45 to 112) mcd
VLMF3101-GS18	Soft Orange, IV = (45 to 112) mcd

VLME310x

Part	Color, Luminous Intensity	Package Type
VLME3100-GS08	Yellow, IV > 28 mcd	PLCC-2
VLME3100-GS18	Yellow, IV > 28 mcd
VLME3101-GS08	Yellow, IV = (35.5 to 90) mcd
VLME3101-GS18	Yellow, IV = (35.5 to 90) mcd
VLME3105-GS08	Yellow, IV = (56 to 140) mcd
VLME3105-GS18	Yellow, IV = (56 to 140) mcd

VLMB.31.

Part	Color, Luminous Intensity	Package Type
VLMB3140-GS08	Blue, IV > 45 mcd	PLCC-2
VLMB3140-GS18	Blue, IV > 45 mcd
VLMBG3100-GS08	Blue Green, IV > 140 mcd
VLMBG3100-GS18	Blue Green, IV > 140 mcd
VLMTG3100-GS08	True Green, IV > 180 mcd
VLMTG3100-GS18	True Green, IV > 180 mcd

VLMW310.

Part	Color, Luminous Intensity	Package Type
VLMW3100	White, IV > 56 mcd	PLCC-2
VLMW3101	White, IV = (56 to 140) mcd
VLMW3102	White, IV > 112 mcd

VLMx310

Part	Color, Luminous Intensity	Package Type
VLMH3100-GS08 VLMH3100-GS18	Red, IV > 2.8 mcd	PLCC-2
VLMH3102-GS08 VLMH3102-GS18	Red, IV = (7.1 to 18) mcd
VLMO3100-GS08 VLMO3100-GS18	Soft Orange, IV > 2.8 mcd
VLMO3101-GS08 VLMO3101-GS18	Soft Orange, IV = (4.5 to 11.2) mcd
VLMY3100-GS08 VLMY3100-GS18	Yellow, IV > 2.8 mcd
VLMY3101-GS08 VLMY3101-GS18	Yellow, IV = (4.5 to 11.2) mcd
VLMY3102-GS08 VLMY3102-GS18	Yellow, IV = (7.1 to 18) mcd
VLMG3100-GS08 VLMG3100-GS18	Green, IV > 4.5 mcd

VLMS310.

Part	Color, Luminous Intensity	Package Type
VLMS3100-GS08 VLMS3100-GS18	Red, IV > 2.8 mcd	PLCC-2
VLMS3101-GS08 VLMS3101-GS18	Red, IV = (4.5 to 11.2) mcd

Samples and production quantities of the VLM high-intensity SMD LEDs are available now, with lead times of four 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, 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 http://www.vishay.com.

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