MALVERN, PENNSYLVANIA — Jan. 22, 2010 — Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. (NYSE: VSH) today released four new 600-V MOSFETs that extend its Super Junction FET™ technology to the TO-220, TO-220F, TO-247, and TO-263 packages.

The new SiHP22N60S (TO-220), SiHF22N60S (TO-220 FULLPAK), SiHG22N60S (TO-247), and SiHB22N60S (TO-263) combine their 600-V rating with an ultra-low 0.190 Ω maximum on-resistance at a 10-V gate drive. This low R_DS(on) translates into lower conduction losses that save energy in power factor correction (PFC) and pulsewidth modulation (PWM) applications in a wide range of electronic systems, including LCD TVs, PCs, servers, switch mode power supplies (SMPS), and telecom systems.

In addition to their low on resistance, the devices feature a low gate charge of 98 nC. Gate charge times on-resistance, a key figure of merit (FOM) for MOSFETs used in power conversion applications, is a low 18.62 Ω*nC.

For reliable operation, the devices are 100 % avalanche tested and feature high repetitive (EAR) avalanche energy capabilities. Peak current handling is 65 A pulsed and 22 A continuous. All four devices feature an effective output capacitance specification.

Compared to previous-generation 600-V power MOSFETs, the new devices offer improved transconductance and reverse recovery characteristics. The MOSFETs are compliant to RoHS Directive 2002/95/EC.

Samples of the new Super Junction FET MOSFETs are available now. Production quantities will be available in Q1 2010, with lead times of 8 to 10 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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