Vishay’s New 4-Line Bus Port Protection Array Provides Low Typical Capacitance of 1.2 pF and High Surge Current of > 11 A in Ultra-Compact LLP75 Leadless Package

Device Features Low Profile of 0.75 mm for Board Space Savings in Portable Electronics

MALVERN, Pa. — Sept. 5, 2008 — Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. (NYSE: VSH) today released a compact new 4-line ESD-protection array designed to provide a low capacitance with a high surge current for the protection of dual high-speed USB ports, or up to four other high-frequency signal lines, against transient voltage signals.

The VBUS054CV-HS3 is packaged in the leadless LLP75, with a 1.6-mm by 1.6-mm footprint and an ultra-low profile of 0.75 mm to minimize the board space required for active ESD protection in a wide range of portable electronics, including portable and handheld computing, communications, industrial, and medical systems.

The new device features a low load capacitance of 1.2 pF and a low maximum leakage current of < 0.1 µA at the working voltage of 5 V. The array offers a breakthrough voltage of typical 7 V (at 1 mA), and a maximum clamping voltage of 22 V at 13 A.

The bus port protection array provides transient protection for four data lines as per IEC 61000 4 2 (ESD) at 30 kV (air and contact discharge) and IEC 61000 4 5 (lightning) from 11 A. It is also compliant with RoHS 2002/95/EC and WEEE 2002/96/EC.

Samples and production quantities of the new ESD bus port-protection array in the compact LLP75 package are available now, with lead times of 10 weeks for large 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.