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Vishay has created a technical library to provide easy access to all technical and application notes. These documents have been divided into three main categories: Semiconductor Products, Passive Products, and Measurement Products. Each of these main categories is organized by product family (diodes, capacitors, etc.). There is also a brief description of each document.

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Semiconductor Products
Diodes
TitleTypeDescription
Application NoteApplication NotePhysical Explanation
Application NoteApplication NotePower Factor Correction with Ultrafast Diodes
Application NoteApplication NoteDesign Guidelines for Schottky Rectifiers
Application NoteApplication NoteDesign Guidelines for Schottky Rectifiers
Application NoteApplication NoteUsing Rectifiers in Voltage Multiplier Circuits
Application NoteApplication NoteHigh Speed Data Line Protection
Application NoteApplication NoteFundamentals of Rectifiers
Application NoteApplication NoteRectifiers for Power-Factor-Correction (PFC)
DO35Application NoteDO35
Packaging InformationTechnical NotePackaging Information
Physics DioTechnical NotePhysical Explanation General Terminology
Soldering & Pad LayoutTechnical NotePad layouts/Soldering Process
TVS Application NoteApplication NoteWhat is a Silicon Transient Voltage Suppressor and how does it work?
TVS Application NoteApplication NoteTypical TVS Applications
TVS Application NoteApplication NoteFailure Modes and Fusing of TVS Devices
TVS Application NoteApplication NoteEffect of Lead Wire Lengths on Protector Clamping Voltages
TVS Application NoteApplication NoteHardening Power Supplies to Line Voltage Transients
TVS Application NoteApplication NotePulse Power Rating of Semiconductors
TVS Application NoteApplication NoteDetermining Clamping Voltage Levels for a Broad Range of Pulse Currents
TVS Application NoteApplication NoteUsing the Power vs Time Curve
TVS Application NoteApplication NoteProtecting Low Current Loads in Harsh Electrical Environments
TVS Application NoteApplication NoteProtecting for Repetitive Transient Voltages
TVS Application NoteApplication NoteTVS Placement - The Critical Path to the Leading Edge
TVS Application NoteApplication NoteSeries Stacking of TVS for Higher Voltages and Power
TVS Application NoteApplication NoteParalleling Transient Voltage Suppressors for Higher Power Capability
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Hybrids & Substrates
TitleTypeDescription
Application NoteApplication NoteApplication of High Conductivity Traces in Thin Film
Application NoteApplication NoteCost-effective High Volume Interconnect Thin Film Substrate Solutions
Technical NoteTechnical NoteThin Film High-Density Integration (HDI) Design Guidelines
Technical NoteTechnical NoteSubstrate Design Guidelines
Technical NoteTechnical NoteAn Introduction to Substrate PIMIC Technology
Technical NoteTechnical NoteApplications and Design of Plated and Filled Via Circuits
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Infrared Emitters
TitleTypeDescription
Measurement TechniquesTechnical NoteMeasurement Techniques
Physics and TechnologyTechnical NotePhysics and Technology
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IR Receiver Modules
TitleTypeDescription
Application OverviewApplication NoteApplication Overview
Circuit DescriptionTechnical NoteCircuit Description of the IR Receiver Modules
Disturbance SourcesTechnical NoteDisturbance Sources
General OverviewTechnical NoteGeneral Overview of IR Transmission in Free Ambient
IntroductionTechnical NoteIntroduction
Measurement TechniquesTechnical NoteMeasurement Techniques
Mechanical Design NotesApplication NoteMechanical Design Notes
Physics and TechnologyTechnical NotePhysics and Technology
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IrDA Transceivers
TitleTypeDescription
TFDU4100 to TFDU4101 Transition GuideApplication NoteTransition Guide
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LEDs
TitleTypeDescription
Application Note 02_01 TELUXApplication NoteSpecification, Thermal management and design-in
Application Note CLCC2Application NoteSpecification, Handling, Thermal Management and Design-In
Application Note CLCC6Application NoteHigh Power LED, Ceramic Base SMD, VLMxxx Series
Application Note Little StarApplication NoteSpecification, Handling, Thermal Management and Design-In
Physics LEDTechnical NotePhysics of Optoelectronic Devices
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MOSFETs
TitleTypeDescription
AN601Application NoteUnclamped Inductive Switching Rugged MOSFETs for Rugged Envi
AN605Application NotePower MOSFET Basics: Understanding MOSFET Characteristics Associated with the Figure of Merit
AN606Application NoteCurrent-Sensing Power MOSFETS
AN607Application NoteDC-to-DC Design Guide
AN608Application NotePower MOSFET Basics: Understanding Gate Charge and Using It To Access Switching Performance
AN609Application NoteThermal Simulation of Power MOSFETs on the P-Spice Platform
AN610Application NotePolarPAK Solder Joint Reliability Based On Thermal Fatigue
AN611Application NoteDevelopment of a Lead (Pb)-Free Soldering Process for PolarPAK
AN801Application NoteDesigning with LITTLE FOOT Power MOSFETs in Surface-Mount (SO-8) Packages
AN802Application NoteLow-Voltage Motor Drive Designs Using N-Channel Dual MOSFETs
AN803Application NoteThermal Characteristics of Siliconix's LITTLE FOOT Family of
AN804Application NoteP-Channel MOSFETs, the Best Choice for High-Side Switching
AN805Application NotePower MOSFETs Optimized for Low-Voltage DC/DC Conversion
AN810Application NoteA Simple Solution for Switching Multiple Power Sources in Notebook Computers
AN817Application NoteA discrete Approach to Battery Charging for Cellular Phones
AN818Application NoteSingle-Channel TSOP-6, Alternate Package for Products Utilizine the 1206-8 Single-Channel ChipFET
AN819Application NoteMOSFET Thermal Characterization in the Application
AN820Application NoteTemperature Sensing MOSFET
AN825Application NoteThe Solderability of the PowerPAK SO-8 and PowerPAK 1212-8 using different solder pasts and profiles
AN827Application NoteTorque Recommendations for TO-220 Devices
AN828Application NoteWorking with PolarPAK In-Lab Soldering and Re-Working Recommendations
AN829Application NotePolarPAK Thermal Impedence (Rth) vs. Heat Sink Assembly Clamping Torque
AN830Application NoteCurrent Ratings for Vishay MOSFETs
AN833Application NoteSwitching Analysis of Synchronous Rectifier MOSFETs With Phase-Shifted Full-Bridge Converter and Current Doubler Phase-Shifted Full-Bridge Converter and Current Doubler
AN836Application NoteSelection of MOSFETs for DC/DC Synchronous Buck Controllers: SiP12201 Single 10 A Controller and SiP12203 Triple Step Down Controller IC for 2 Synchronous and 1 Linear Power RailTriple Step Down, Controller IC for 2 Synchronous and 1 Linear Power Rail
AN913Application NoteThe PowerPAK SO-8L: A Package with Thermo-Mechanical Resilience
Application Note 826Application NoteRecommended Minimum Pad Patterns with Outline Drawing Access for Vishay Siliconix MOSFETs
Application Note 832Application NoteThermaSim(TM) On-Line Thermal Simulation for Vishay Siliconix Power MOSFETs
Application Note 834Application NoteEstimating Junction Temperature by Top Surface Temperature in Power MOSFETs
Application Note 836Application NoteSelection of MOSFETs for DC/DC Synchronous Buck Controllers: SiP12201 Single 10 A Controller and SiP12203 Triple Step Down Controller IC for 2 Synchronous and 1 Linear Power RailTriple Step Down, Controller IC for 2 Synchronous and 1 Linear Power Rail
Specification ComparisonTechnical NoteSi9945BDY vs. Si9945AEY
Specification ComparisonTechnical NoteSi2305CDS vs. Si2305ADS
Specification ComparisonTechnical NoteSi2333CDS vs. Si2333DS
Specification ComparisonTechnical NoteSi2308BDS vs. Si2308DS
Specification ComparisonTechnical NoteSi2309CDS vs. Si2309DS
Specification ComparisonTechnical NoteSi2333CDS vs. Si2315BDS
Specification ComparisonTechnical NoteSi2301CDS vs. Si2301BDS
Specification ComparisonTechnical NoteSi3483CDV vs. Si3483DV
Specification ComparisonTechnical NoteSi3457CDV vs. Si3457BDV
Specification ComparisonTechnical NoteSi3459BDV vs. Si3459DV
Specification ComparisonTechnical NoteSi3473CDV vs. Si3473DV
Specification ComparisonTechnical NoteSi3456DDV vs. Si3456CDV
Specification ComparisonTechnical NoteSi4936CDY vs. Si4936BDY
Specification ComparisonTechnical NoteSi4425DDY vs. Si4425BDY
Specification ComparisonTechnical NoteSi4532CDY vs. Si4532ADY
Specification ComparisonTechnical NoteSi4559ADY vs. Si4559EY
Specification ComparisonTechnical NoteSi4804CDY vs. Si4804BDY
Specification ComparisonTechnical NoteSi4825DDY vs. Si4825DY
Specification ComparisonTechnical NoteSi4835DDY vs. Si4835BDY
Specification ComparisonTechnical NoteSi4925DDY vs. Si4925BDY
Specification ComparisonTechnical NoteSi4340CDY vs. Si4340DY
Specification ComparisonTechnical NoteSiA913ADJ vs. SiA913DJ
Specification ComparisonTechnical NoteSi6562CDY vs. Si6562DY
Specification ComparisonTechnical NoteSi7114ADN vs. Si7114DN
Specification ComparisonTechnical NoteSi7405BDN vs. Si7405DN
Specification ComparisonTechnical NoteSi7658ADP vs. Si7658DP
Specification ComparisonTechnical NoteSi9926CDY vs. Si9926BDY
Specification ComparisonTechnical NoteSi5515CDC vs. Si5515DC
Specification ComparisonTechnical NoteSi5406CDC vs. Si5406DC
Specification ComparisonTechnical NoteSi2303CDS vs. Si2303BDS
Specification ComparisonTechnical NoteSi3454CDV vs. Si3454ADV
Specification ComparisonTechnical NoteSi2302CDS vs. Si2302ADS
Specification ComparisonTechnical NoteSi5933CDC vs. Si5933DC
Specification ComparisonTechnical NoteSi4431CDY vs. Si4431BDY
Specification ComparisonTechnical NoteSi4834CDY vs. Si4834BDY
Specification ComparisonTechnical NoteSi5475DDC vs. Si5475BDC
Specification ComparisonTechnical NoteSi5513CDC vs. Si5513DC
Specification ComparisonTechnical NoteSi2307CDS vs. Si2307BDS
Specification ComparisonTechnical NoteSi3433CDV vs. Si3433BDV
Specification ComparisonTechnical NoteSi4830CDY vs. Si4830ADY
Specification ComparisonTechnical NoteSi2307CDS vs. Si2307DS
Specification ComparisonTechnical NoteSi4435DDY vs. Si4435BDY
Specification ComparisonTechnical NoteSi9933CDY vs. Si9933BDY
Specification ComparisonTechnical NoteSi5855CDC vs. Si5855DC
Specification ComparisonTechnical NoteSi5935CDC vs. Si5935DC
Specification ComparisonTechnical NoteSi5853DDC vs. Si5853CDC
Specification ComparisonTechnical NoteSi4838BDY vs. Si4838DY
Specification ComparisonTechnical NoteSi3865CDV vs. Si3865BDV
Specification ComparisonTechnical NoteSiA911ADJ vs. SiA911DJ
Specification ComparisonTechnical NoteSiA811ADJ vs. SiA811DJ
Specification ComparisonTechnical NoteSi4831BDY vs. Si4831DY
Specification ComparisonTechnical NoteSi4866BDY vs. Si4866DY
Specification ComparisonTechnical NoteSi5504BDC vs. Si5504DC
Specification ComparisonTechnical NoteSi5902BDC vs. Si5902DC
Specification ComparisonTechnical NoteSi1405BDH vs. Si1405DL
Specification ComparisonTechnical NoteSi5915BDC vs. Si5915DC
Specification ComparisonTechnical NoteSi3443CDV vs. Si3443BDV
Specification ComparisonTechnical NoteSi9407BDY vs. Si9407AEY
Specification ComparisonTechnical NoteSi3447CDV vs. Si3447BDV
Specification ComparisonTechnical NoteSi3458BDV vs. Si3458DV
Specification ComparisonTechnical NoteSi4840BDY vs. Si4840DY
Specification ComparisonTechnical NoteSi4890BDY vs. Si4890DY
Specification ComparisonTechnical NoteSi4922BDY vs. Si4922DY
Specification ComparisonTechnical NoteSi7634BDP vs. Si7634DP
Specification ComparisonTechnical NoteSi7852ADP vs. Si7852DP
Specification ComparisonTechnical NoteSi4914BDY vs. Si4914DY
Specification ComparisonTechnical NoteSi1304BDL vs. Si1304DL
Specification ComparisonTechnical NoteSi1300BDL vs. Si1300DL
Specification ComparisonTechnical NoteSi4833ADY vs. Si4833DY
Specification ComparisonTechnical NoteSi3850ADV vs. Si3850DV
Specification ComparisonTechnical NoteSi4947ADY vs. Si4947DY
Specification ComparisonTechnical NoteSi4953ADY vs. Si4953DY
Specification ComparisonTechnical NoteSi7411DN vs. Si7401DN
Specification ComparisonTechnical NoteSi6954ADQ vs. Si6954DQ
Specification ComparisonTechnical NoteSUP75P03-07 vs. SUP75P03-08
Specification ComparisonTechnical NoteSUD50N03-06AP vs. SUD50N03-07AP
Specification ComparisonTechnical NoteSUD50P04-13L vs. SUD45P03-15
Specification ComparisonTechnical NoteSUP70N03-09BP vs. SUP70N03-09P
Specification ComparisonTechnical NoteSUD50N03-06AP vs. SUD50N03-07
Specification ComparisonTechnical NoteSi4465ADY vs. Si4465DY
Specification ComparisonTechnical NoteSi3446ADV vs. Si3446DV
Specification ComparisonTechnical NoteSi7904BDN vs. Si7904DN
Specification ComparisonTechnical NoteSi3460BDV vs. Si3460DV
Specification ComparisonTechnical NoteSi3493BDV vs. Si3493DV
Specification Comparison:Technical NoteSi3424BDV vs. Si3424DV
Specification Comparison:Technical NoteSi3441BDV vs. Si3441DV
Specification Comparison:Technical NoteSi4403BDY vs. Si4403DY
Specification Comparison:Technical NoteSi4427BDY vs. Si4427DY
Specification Comparison:Technical NoteSi4500BDY vs. Si4500DY
Specification Comparison:Technical NoteSi4501ADY vs. Si4501DY
Specification Comparison:Technical NoteSi6463BDQ vs. Si6463ADQ
Specification Comparison:Technical NoteSi6467BDQ vs. Si6467DQ
Specification Comparison:Technical NoteSi6544BDQ vs. Si6544DQ
Specification Comparison:Technical NoteSi6924AEDQ vs. Si6924EDQ
Specification Comparison:Technical NoteSi6943BDQ vs. Si6943DQ
Specification Comparison:Technical NoteSi6968BEDQ vs. Si6968EDQ-REVA
Specification Comparison:Technical NoteSi7900AEDN vs. Si7900EDN
Specification Comparison:Technical NoteSi9424BDY vs. Si9424DY
Specification Comparison:Technical NoteTN0200K vs. TN0200T
Specification Comparison:Technical NoteTP0610K vs. TP0610T
Specification Comparison:Technical NoteSi9433BDY vs. Si9433DY
Specification Comparison:Technical NoteBS107KL vs. BS107
Specification Comparison:Technical NoteTP0202K vs. TP0202T
Specification Comparison:Technical NoteSi5435BDC vs. Si5435DC
Specification Comparison:Technical NoteSi3442BDV vs. Si3442DV
Specification Comparison:Technical NoteSi4401BDY vs. Si4401DY
Specification Comparison:Technical NoteSi4463BDY vs. Si4463DY
Specification Comparison:Technical NoteSi4816BDY vs. Si4816DY
Specification Comparison:Technical NoteSi6433BDQ vs. Si6433DQ
Specification Comparison:Technical NoteSi6459BDQ vs. Si6459DQ
Specification Comparison:Technical NoteSi6925ADQ vs. Si6925DQ
Specification Comparison:Technical NoteSi6926ADQ vs. Si6926DQ
Specification Comparison:Technical NoteSi6963BDQ vs. Si6963DQ
Specification Comparison:Technical NoteSi1403BDL vs. Si1403DL
Specification Comparison:Technical NoteSi5441BDC vs. Si5441DC
Specification Comparison:Technical NoteSi5433BDC vs. Si5433DC
Specification Comparison:Technical NoteSi2306BDS vs. Si2306DS
Specification Comparison:Technical NoteSi2312BDS vs. Si2312DS
Specification Comparison:Technical NoteSi7892BDP vs. Si7892ADP
Specification Comparison:Technical NoteSi5402BDC vs. Si5402DC
Specification Comparison:Technical NoteSi7892BDP vs. Si7892DP
Specification Comparison:Technical NoteSi4946BEY vs. Si4946EY
Specification Comparison:Technical NoteTP0101K vs. TP0101T
Specification Comparison:Technical NoteSi4812BDY vs. Si4812DY
Specification Comparison:Technical NoteSi4948BEY vs. Si4948EY
Specification Comparison:Technical NoteSi7403BDN vs. Si7403DN
Specification Comparison:Technical NoteSi9934BDY vs. Si9934DY
Specification Comparison:Technical NoteSi3861BDV vs. Si3861DV
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Optocouplers
TitleTypeDescription
10-MBd Application NoteApplication Note10-MBd High-Speed Optocoupler Design Guide
App02-Phototransistor application examplesApplication NoteTypical application examples where phototransistors are used
App45-How to Use Optocoupler Normalized CurvesApplication NoteHow to Use Optocoupler Normalized Curves
App48-Understanding what VDE certified meansApplication NoteUnderstanding what VDE certified means
App50-IL300 Optocoupler Application noteApplication NoteDesigning Linear Amplifiers Using the IL300 Optocoupler
App53-Optocouplers to Isolate Modem Data AccessApplication NoteUsing Optocouplers to Design Isolated Modem Data Access Arrangements (DAA's)
App54-Linear Optocoupler in Isolated Industrial Current LoopApplication NoteDesign of Isolated Industrial Current Loops Using the IL300 Linear Optocoupler
App55-Feedback Control for SMPS using OptocouplersApplication NoteDesigning the Feedback Control Loop for Power Supplies using Optocoupler Methods
App56-An Introduction to Solid State RelaysApplication NoteProvides basic understanding of the SSRs
App57-SSR Overvoltage ProtectionApplication NoteSSR Overvoltage Protection
App58-Solid State Relays Current Limit PerformanceApplication NoteUnderstand SSR's Current Limit Capabilities
App59-Solid State Relay Input Resistor SelectionApplication NoteHow to select the input resistor for driving SSR's
App60-Stacking Solid State Relays for Higher Switching VoltagesApplication NoteDesigning techniques for SSR's for Higher Switching Voltages
App61-Solid State Relay Parallel and DC OperationApplication NoteUsing Solid State Relays in Parallel and DC Operation
App65-LH1529/49 Telecom SwitchesApplication NoteLH1529/49 Telecom Switches
App66-Modem Line Interface SolutionsApplication NoteModem Line Interface Solutions
App69-Solid State Relay Metallic On-State Surge PerformanceApplication NoteSolid State Relay Metallic On-State Surge Performance
App73-High-Speed/Logic Gate Optocoupler (SFH67XX Series)Application NoteDesigning with the SFH67XX Series products
App83-Optocoupler Common Mode Transient Immunity (CMTI)Application NoteTheoretical and Practical approach to Common Mode Transient Immunity (CMTI)
Application NoteApplication NoteTRIAC Coupler
Application NoteApplication NoteVO3526 Power Phototriac Design Considerations
Application NotesApplication Note"Faster Switching" from "Standard Couplers"
Design Guidelines for Optocouplers in Switching Power SuppliesApplication NoteDesign Guidelines for Optocouplers in Switching Power Supplies
Design Guidelines for Safety Agency ComplianceApplication NoteDesign Guidelines for Safety Agency Compliance
General DescriptionTechnical NoteSelector Guides
General InformationTechnical NoteGeneral Information for SSRs
IGBT/MOSFET Gate Drive Optocoupler Application NoteApplication NoteDesigning with Vishay's IGBT driver optocoupler
Measurement TechniquesTechnical NoteMeasurement Techniques
Optocoupler Quality and ReliabilityApplication NoteOptocoupler Quality and Reliability Tests
PhotoTriac FAQsFAQFrequently asked questions for PhotoTriacs
Phototriac Application NoteApplication NoteDesigning with Phototriacs
Phototriac dV/dt Application NoteApplication NoteUnderstanding dV/dt in Phototriacs
app64-LH1525 and LH1526 (Dual) SSR application noteApplication NoteDesigning with the LH1525 and LH1526 Solid State Relays for speed
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Photo Detectors
TitleTypeDescription
Measurement TechniquesTechnical NoteMeasurement Techniques
Physics and TechnologyTechnical NotePhysics and Technology
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Power ICs
TitleTypeDescription
AN602Application NoteDriver Ics for Automotive Diagnostic Communications Meet ISO9141 Stndards
AN603Application NoteDesigning With the Si9978DW Configurable H-Bridge Controller
AN701Application NoteDesigning High-Frequency DC-to-DC Converters with the Si9114A Switchmode Controller
AN702Application NoteEfficient ISDN Power Converters Using the Si9100
AN703Application NoteDesigning DC/DC Converters with the Si9110 Switchmode Controller
AN704Application NoteDesigning DC/DC Converters to Meet CCITT Specifications for ISDN Terminals
AN705Application NoteSi9910 Adaptive Power MOSFET Driver Improves Performance in High-Voltage Half-Bridge Applications
AN707Application NoteDesigning Low-Power Off-Line Flyback Converters, using the Si9120 switchmode controller IC
AN708Application NoteLow-Power Universal-Input Power Supply Achieves High Efficiency
AN709Application NoteDesigning with the Si9976DY N-Channel Half-Bridge Driver and LITTLE FOOT Dual MOSFETs
AN710Application NoteHigh-Efficiency Buck Converter for Notebook Computers
AN713Application NoteA 1-Watt Flyback Converter Using the Si9100
AN714Application NoteA Compact Controller for Brushless DC Motors
AN715Application NoteDesigning Low-Voltage DC/DC Converters with the Si9145
AN716Application NoteDesigning with Siliconix PC Card (PCMCIA) Power Interface Switches
AN718Application NotePowering the Pentium VRE with the Si9145 Voltage Mode Controlled PWM Converter
AN720Application NoteSi9986 Buffered H-Bridge
AN723Application NoteDesign A High Performance Buck or Boost Converter with Si9165
AN724Application NoteDesigning A High-Frequency, Self-Resonant Reset Forward DC/DC For Telecom Using Si9118/9 PWM/PSM Controller
AN725Application NoteSi9136: Novel Triple-Converter Controller
AN726Application NoteDesign High Frequency, Higher Power Converters with Si9166
AN727Application NoteHigh-Frequency, High-Efficiency Buck Converter Design for Multi-Cell Battery Configured Systems Using Si9167
AN728Application NoteDesigning A Flyback Converter with Si9113 for Feeding the TE from U-Interface In ISDN
AN729Application NoteDesigning A High-Frequency, Higher-Power Buck/Boost Converter for Multi-Cell Input Configurations Using Si9168
AN730Application NoteDesigning A Wide Input Range DCM Flyback Converter Using the Si9108
AN732Application NoteDesigning A High-Voltage Non-isolated Buck-Boost Converter with the Si9121DY
AN733Application NoteDesign Guidelines for the Low-Noise Low-Dropout Regulator-Si9182
AN734Application NoteDesign Guidelines for the Low-Noise Low-Dropout Regulator-Si9181
AN735Application NoteDesign A Low-Noise Low-Dropout Regulator with the Si9183
AN736Application NoteA Smart Regulator Design for Network Interface Cards Using the Si91860
AN737Application NoteSi9988 Buffered H-Bridge
AN738Application NoteDesign of A Small, Efficient, Isolated Flyback Converter for 24V Input Systems with Si9121
AN739Application NoteDesigning with the Si9174, Si9175 and Si9176 Family of High-Performance Synchronous Step-Down Converters
AN836Application NoteSelection of MOSFETs for DC/DC Synchronous Buck Controllers: SiP12201 Single 10 A Controller and SiP12203 Triple Step Down Controller IC for 2 Synchronous and 1 Linear Power RailTriple Step Down, Controller IC for 2 Synchronous and 1 Linear Power Rail
Application Note 836Application NoteSelection of MOSFETs for DC/DC Synchronous Buck Controllers: SiP12201 Single 10 A Controller and SiP12203 Triple Step Down Controller IC for 2 Synchronous and 1 Linear Power RailTriple Step Down, Controller IC for 2 Synchronous and 1 Linear Power Rail
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Rectifiers
TitleTypeDescription
Application NoteApplication NotePowerTab/TM Mounting Guidelines
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Solid-State Relays
TitleTypeDescription
App56-An Introduction to Solid State RelaysApplication NoteProvides basic understanding of the SSRs
App57-SSR Overvoltage ProtectionApplication NoteSSR Overvoltage Protection
App58-Solid State Relays Current Limit PerformanceApplication NoteUnderstand SSR's Current Limit Capabilities
App59-Solid State Relay Input Resistor SelectionApplication NoteHow to select the input resistor for driving SSR's
App60-Stacking Solid State Relays for Higher Switching VoltagesApplication NoteDesigning techniques for SSR's for Higher Switching Voltages
App61-Solid State Relay Parallel and DC OperationApplication NoteUsing Solid State Relays in Parallel and DC Operation
App65-LH1529/49 Telecom SwitchesApplication NoteLH1529/49 Telecom Switches
App66-Modem Line Interface SolutionsApplication NoteModem Line Interface Solutions
App69-Solid State Relay Metallic On-State Surge PerformanceApplication NoteSolid State Relay Metallic On-State Surge Performance
General InformationTechnical NoteGeneral Information for SSRs
T1 Switching with the LH1514 Solid State RelayApplication NoteT1 Switching with the LH1514 Solid State Relay
Thermal Characteristics of OptocouplersApplication NoteUnderstanding the Thermal Model used for the Optocouplers
VO1263 SSR Application NoteApplication NoteDesigning with the VO1263 Photovoltaic stack
app64-LH1525 and LH1526 (Dual) SSR application noteApplication NoteDesigning with the LH1525 and LH1526 Solid State Relays for speed
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Passive Products
Capacitors
TitleTypeDescription
Application NoteApplication NoteAC Film Capacitors in Connection with the Mains
Application NoteApplication NoteAC Ripple Current Calculations-Solid Tantalum Capacitors
Application NoteApplication NoteGuide for Conformal Coated Tantalum Capacitors
Application NoteApplication NoteMolded Pad Guidelines for Tantalum Capacitors
Application NoteApplication NotePad Guidelines for High-Rel Solid Tantalum Capacitors
Application NoteApplication NoteHVArc Guard Surface-Mount Capacitors for Low-Power Voltage Multiplier Applications
Application NoteApplication NoteSpace-Saving HVArc Guard Capacitors for Passive Snubber Applications
Application NoteApplication NotePreventing Capacitor Arc-Over in Lighting Applications with HVArc Guard MLCCs
Application NoteApplication NoteVJ6040 Layout Design Principles
Application NoteApplication NoteVJ 6040 GSM Interference Immune Tuning Circuit
Application NoteApplication NoteVJ 6040 Tuning Circuit and Channel Selection
Application NoteApplication NoteVJ 6040 Mobile Digital TV UHF Antenna Evaluation Board
Application NoteApplication NoteVJ 3505 GSM Interference Immune Tuning Circuit
Application NoteApplication NoteVJ 3505 Layout Design Principles
COTS GuideTechnical NoteCOTS Guide for Tantalum Capacitors
Conformal Coated GuideTechnical NoteGuide for Conformal Coated Tantalum Capacitors
Frequently Asked QuestionsFAQSolid Tantalum Capacitors:Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Frequently Asked QuestionsFAQHE3 Wet Tantalum Capacitors:Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
General InformationTechnical NoteCeramic DC Disc, RFI and Safety Capacitors
General Technical InformationTechnical NoteFilm Capacitors Certified Acc. to QS 9000 and ISO 9001
IntroductionTechnical NoteAluminum Capacitors (Vishay Roederstein)
IntroductionTechnical NoteFilm Dielectrics Used in Film Capacitor Products
IntroductionTechnical NoteAluminum Capacitors (Vishay BCcomponents)
IntroductionTechnical NoteWet Electrolyte Tantalum Capacitors
Lead Elimination in Tantalum CapacitorsTechnical NoteVishay Sprague Tantalum Capacitor Division, Lead Elimination Program
Matrix TableTechnical NoteMatrix Table for Solid Aluminum Capacitors with Organic Semiconductor Electrolyte
Micro GuideTechnical NoteGuide for MicroTan? Capacitors
Molded GuideTechnical NoteGuide for Molded Tantalum Capacitors: Packaging, Pad Layout, and Reflow Guidelines
Mounting AccessoriesTechnical NoteAluminum Capacitors (Vishay BCcomponents)
Mounting AccessoriesTechnical NoteAluminum Capacitors (Vishay Roederstein)
Mounting AccessoriesTechnical NoteAluminum Capacitors - Specifications for Brackets (Vishay Sprague)
Mounting AccessoriesTechnical NoteAluminum Capacitors - Specification for Bushing (VIshay Sprague)
Packaging InformationTechnical NoteAxial Plastic Film Capacitors, Taping Specification (according to IEC 60286-1)
Packaging InformationTechnical NoteRadial Plastic Film Capacitors (according to IEC 60286-2)
Parameter Comparison GuideTechnical NoteWet Tantalum Capacitors
Performance CharacteristicsTechnical NoteCapacitor Electrical Performance Characteristics
Product SafetyTechnical NoteAluminum Capacitors
RFI Cap IntroTechnical NoteRadio Interference Suppression Capacitors Introduction
Reel SpecificationsTechnical NoteType 94SVP Solid Aluminum Capacitors with Organic Semiconductor Electrolyte Surface Mount Chip
ReliabilityTechnical NoteReliability of Solid Aluminum Capacitors with Organic Semiconductor Electrolyte
Soldering Profile and Land PatternTechnical NoteSoldering Profile and Land Pattern for Type 94SVP Solid Aluminum Capacitors with Organic Electrolyte Surface Mount
Special Lead ConfigurationTechnical NoteRadial Lacquered Film Capacitors
Surface Mounting GuideTechnical NoteGuidelines for Surface Mounting of Tantalum Chip Capacitors
System DiagramTechnical NoteSystem Diagram for Solid Aluminum Capacitors with Organic Semiconductor Electrolyte
Tantalum CapacitorsTechnical NoteReplacing Components Using a Soldering Iron
Tantalum Parameter Comparison GuideTechnical NoteSolid Tantalum Leaded Capacitors Parameter Comparison Guide
Techical NoteTechnical NoteAluminum Capacitors (Vishay Roederstein)
Technical NoteTechnical NoteCapacitor Assembly - High Voltage Power Capacitors
Technical NoteTechnical NoteCapabilities - Film Capacitors
Technical NoteTechnical NoteMounting for Through-hole Components
Technical NoteTechnical NoteTantalum Capacitors and Moisture Sensitivity
Technical NoteTechnical NoteHVArc Guard Multilayer Ceramic Capacitors: High-Voltage Capacitor Solutions
Technical NoteTechnical NoteVishay Vitramon MLCC End Termination
Technical NoteTechnical NoteDC Leakage Failure Mode
Technical NoteTechnical NoteRecommended Film Capacitor Usage for Lighting Ballasts in the US
Test and RequirementsTechnical NoteAluminum Capacitors
VJ Marking OptionsTechnical NoteSurface Mount Multilayer Ceramic Chip Capacitors Vishay Vitramon Marking Option
VJ Soldering RecommendationsTechnical NoteSurface Mount Multilayer Ceramic Chip Capacitors
VJ Vitramon PackagingTechnical NoteSurface Mount Multilayer Ceramic Chip Capacitors
VJ....W1BC Test Procedures and RequirementsTechnical NoteSurface Mount Multilayer Chip Capacitors for Commodity Solutions
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Displays
TitleTypeDescription
Technical NoteTechnical NoteDC Plasma Display Modules Overview
Technical NoteTechnical NoteModel TIP User Guide - For Use with Models TIP-3216, TIP-3220, TIP-3224, TIP-3526
Technical NoteTechnical NoteProduct Numbering System
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Fuses
TitleTypeDescription
Technical NoteTechnical NoteChip Fuse Developments for Secondary Circuit Protection
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Inductors
TitleTypeDescription
Application NoteApplication NoteSelecting IHLP Composite Inductors for Non-Isolated Converters Utilizing Vishay’s Application Sheet
Application NoteApplication NoteIHLP Selection Example
Application NoteApplication NoteIHLP Selection Example
Application NoteApplication NoteUsing IHLP's in Automotive Applications
Engineering NoteTechnical NoteFrequency Dependance of Inductor Testing and Correlation of Results Between Qmeters and Impedance Meters
Engineering NoteTechnical NoteILB, ILBB Ferrite Beads, Electro-Magnetic Interference and Electro-Magnetic Compatibility (EMI/EMC)
Engineering NoteTechnical NoteCircuit Simulation of Surface Mount Inductors and Impedance Beads, Engineering Note ILB, ILBB, IMC, ISC, IFC
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Networks
TitleTypeDescription
Application NoteApplication NoteBasics of Linear Fixed Resistors
Application NoteApplication NoteAudio Noise Reduction Through the Use of Bulk Metal® Foil Resistors - "Hear the Difference"
Application NoteApplication NotePower Dissipation Considerations in High Precision Vishay Sfernice Thin Film Chips Resistors and Arrays (P, PRA etc...) (High Temperature Applications)
Customer Returns PolicyApplication NoteCustomer Returns Policy
Technical NoteTechnical NoteLinear Film Resistors
Technical NoteTechnical NotePulse Load Handling for Fixed Linear Resistors
Technical NoteTechnical NoteLinear Film Resistors - RF Behavior of Resistors
Technical NoteTechnical NoteDesign Guide for Use of Precision Resistors
Technical NoteTechnical NoteHigh Precision Resistors Used for Current Sensing
Technical NoteTechnical NoteESD Sensitivity of Precision Chip Resistors Comparison between Foil and Thin Film Chips
Technical NoteTechnical NoteNon-Linearity of Resistance/Temperature Characteristic: Its Influence on Performance of Precision Resistors
Technical NoteTechnical NoteResistor Sensitivity to Electrostatic Discharge (ESD)
Technical NoteTechnical NoteRecommended Soldering Profiles
Technical NoteTechnical NoteBulk Metal Foil Resistor Demonstration Background
Technical NoteTechnical Note"Panic Button" - Small-Quantity Prototype Service Delivers Any Type or Value to You in 5 Working Days or Less
Technical NoteTechnical NotePulse Load Capability of Precision Chip Resistors
Technical NoteTechnical NotePrediction of Drift in Foil Resistors
Technical NoteTechnical NoteUltra-High Precision Vishay Bulk Metal Foil Resistors in Extreme Environments
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Resistors
TitleTypeDescription
Application NoteApplication NoteBasics of Linear Fixed Resistors
Application NoteApplication NoteApplication of Leaded Resistors in Energy Meters
Application NoteApplication Note
Application NoteApplication NoteLow Value Power Metal Strip Resistors - Intelligent LI-ion Rechargeable Battery
Application NoteApplication NoteNoise Suppressors - Wirewound Resistors
Application NoteApplication NotePTC Application Lighting
Application NoteApplication NoteResistors in Microwave Applications
Application NoteApplication NoteAudio Noise Reduction Through the Use of Bulk Metal® Foil Resistors - "Hear the Difference"
Application NoteApplication NoteThermal Management on SMD Thick Film Resistors (DTO25, D2TO20, D2TO35)
Application NoteApplication NoteEPIC: Electro-Pyrotechnic Initiator Chip Resistor
Application NoteApplication NotePower Dissipation Considerations in High Precision Vishay Sfernice Thin Film Chips Resistors and Arrays (P, PRA etc...) (High Temperature Applications)
Application NoteApplication NotePower Dissipation in High Precision Vishay Sfernice Chip Resistors and Arrays (P Thin Film, , PRA Arrays, CHP Thick Film)
Applicaton NoteApplication NoteLow Value Power Metal Strip Resistors - DC/DC Converter
Color Code and Standard Resistance SeriesTechnical NoteColor Code and Standard Resistance Series
Customer Returns PolicyApplication NoteCustomer Returns Policy
Frequently Asked QuestionsFAQFAQ on Temperature Sensing and NTC Thermistors
IntroductionTechnical NoteVaristors
TWIN Vertical SMD PTCApplication NoteUsing The New "TWIN VERTICAL" PTC as an Over-Current Protection Element in Telecom
Technical NoteTechnical NoteRecommended Solder Pad Dimensions for Surface-Mount Resistors (Vishay Beyschlag)
Technical NoteTechnical NoteChip Fuse Developments for Secondary Circuit Protection
Technical NoteTechnical NoteDecade Table for WSL Type Resistors
Technical NoteTechnical NoteSPR Special Purpose Curent Sensing - Wirewound Resistors, Two and Four Terminal, Low Ohmic Value for Current Sensing
Technical NoteTechnical NoteLinear Film Resistors
Technical NoteTechnical NotePulse Load Handling for Fixed Linear Resistors
Technical NoteTechnical NoteLinear Film Resistors - RF Behavior of Resistors
Technical NoteTechnical NoteVishay Thin Film Lead Free Wraparound Process
Technical NoteTechnical NoteThin Film High-Density Integration (HDI) Design Guidelines
Technical NoteTechnical NoteDesign Guide for Use of Precision Resistors
Technical NoteTechnical NoteHigh Precision Resistors Used for Current Sensing
Technical NoteTechnical NoteThermal EMF
Technical NoteTechnical NoteESD Sensitivity of Precision Chip Resistors Comparison between Foil and Thin Film Chips
Technical NoteTechnical NoteFrequency Response of Thin Film Chip Resistors
Technical NoteTechnical NoteNon-Linearity of Resistance/Temperature Characteristic: Its Influence on Performance of Precision Resistors
Technical NoteTechnical NoteResistance Trimmers
Technical NoteTechnical NoteResistor Sensitivity to Electrostatic Discharge (ESD)
Technical NoteTechnical NoteRecommended Soldering Profiles
Technical NoteTechnical NoteBulk Metal Foil Resistor Demonstration Background
Technical NoteTechnical Note"Panic Button" - Small-Quantity Prototype Service Delivers Any Type or Value to You in 5 Working Days or Less
Technical NoteTechnical NotePulse Load Capability of Precision Chip Resistors
Technical NoteTechnical NotePrediction of Drift in Foil Resistors
Technical NoteTechnical NoteUltra-High Precision Vishay Bulk Metal Foil Resistors in Extreme Environments
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Measurement Products
PhotoStress® Plus
TitleTypeDescription
TN-701Technical NoteCalibration of Photoelastic Coatings(TN-701)
TN-702Technical NoteIntroduction to the PhotoStress Method
TN-704Technical NoteSelecting Photoelastic Coatings
TN-706Technical NoteFringe Order Corrections
TN-708Technical NotePrincipal Stress Separation
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Strain Gages
TitleTypeDescription
Gage Series - Stress Analysis GagesTechnical NoteTechnical Data
Instruction Bulletin B-134-5Application NoteM-Coat F Application Instructions
Selection CriteriaTechnical NoteStress Analysis Gages
TN-501-2Technical NoteNoise Control in Strain Gage Measurements
TN-502Technical NoteOptimizing Strain Gage Excitation Levels
TN-503Technical NoteMeasurement of Residual Stresses by the Hole-Drilling* Strain Gage Method
TN-504-1Technical NoteStrain Gage Thermal Output and Gage Factor with Temperature
TN-505-4Technical NoteStrain Gage Selection: Criteria, Procedures, Recommendations
TN-506-3Technical NoteBondable Resistance Temperature Sensors and Associated Circuitry
TN-507-1Technical NoteErrors Due to Wheatstone Bridge Nonlinearity
TN-508-1Technical NoteFatigue Characteristics of Vishay Micro-Measurements Strain Gages
TN-509Technical NoteErrors Due to Transverse Sensitivity in Strain Gages
TN-511Technical NoteErrors Due to Misalignment of Strain Gages
TN-512-1Technical NotePlane-Shear Measurement With Strain Gages
TN-513-1Technical NoteMeasurement of Thermal Expansion Coefficient Using Strain Gages
TN-515Technical NoteStrain Gage Rosettes - Selection, Application and Data Reduction
TT-601Application NoteTechniques for Bonding Leadwires to Surfaces Experiencing High Centrifugal Forces
TT-602Application NoteSilver Soldering Technique for Attachment of Leads to Strain Gages
TT-603Application NoteThe Proper Use of Bondable Terminals in Strain Gage Applications
TT-604Application NoteLeadwire Attachment Techniques for Obtaining Maximum Fatigue Life of Strain Gages
TT-605Application NoteLeadwire Attachment Techniques for Obtaining Maximum Fatigue Life of Strain Gages
TT-605Application NoteHigh-Elongation Strain Measurements
TT-606Application NoteSoldering Techniques for Lead Attachment to Strain Gages with Solder Dots
TT-607Application NoteStrain Gage Installation and Protection in Field Environments
TT-608Application NoteTechniques for Attaching Leadwires to Unbonded Strain Gages
TT-609Application NoteStrain Gage Soldering Techniques
VMM-11Application NoteLeadwire Selection
VMM-17Application NoteRTV Silicone Rubber Coatings
VMM-19Application NoteSurface Preparation of Composites
VMM-21Application NoteThree Leadwire Attachment
VMM-3Application NoteCleaning Surfaces for Strain Gage Bonding
VMM-9Application NoteInstalling Strain Gages with Option P
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Vishay Systems
TitleTypeDescription
Calibration Methods and ProceduresTechnical NoteVishay BLH Handbook
Electronic Weigh SystemsTechnical NoteVishay BLH Handbook
Glossary of Technical TermsTechnical NoteVishay BLH Handbook
Guide to Safe Electronic Weighing in Hazardous LocationsTechnical NoteVishay BLH Handbook
Servicing and Troubleshooting Process and Inventory Weighing SystemsTechnical NoteVishay BLH Handbook
Web Tension SystemsTechnical NoteVishay BLH Handbook
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