Vishay Intertechnology(US:VSH) Globenewswire·2025-07-30 15:00Core Insights - Vishay Intertechnology has introduced a new series of AEC-Q101 qualified uni/bidirectional 1500 W surface-mount PAR transient voltage suppressors (TVS) designed for automotive applications, offering high temperature operation up to +185 °C [1][2] Product Features - The new Automotive Grade devices provide a 58% smaller footprint compared to SMC package TVS, which helps save board space and reduce system costs [2] - The unidirectional T15BxxA series features stable breakdown voltages ranging from 12 V to 51 V, while the bidirectional T15BxxCA series offers breakdown voltages from 12 V to 100 V [2] - Clamping capabilities are excellent, with the T15BxxA series clamping from 17.0 V to 70.1 V and the T15BxxCA series from 17.0 V to 137 V, along with very fast response times [2] Applications - The TVS devices are designed to protect sensitive electronics from voltage transients caused by inductive load switching and lightning, with typical applications including lighting, electro-mechanical brake (EMB), fuel pump control, 48 V DC/DC converters, inverters, integrated starter generators, battery management systems (BMS), vehicle control units (VCU), on-board chargers, and telematics control units (TCU) [3] Compliance and Availability - The devices meet MSL level 1 standards per J-STD-020, are RoHS-compliant, and halogen-free, with samples and production quantities currently available and lead times of 12 weeks [4] Company Overview - Vishay Intertechnology manufactures one of the largest portfolios of discrete semiconductors and passive electronic components, serving various markets including automotive, industrial, computing, consumer, telecommunications, military, aerospace, and medical [5]