Vishay
Vishay Intertechnology is a US-listed, Fortune 1000 manufacturer of discrete semiconductors (diodes, MOSFETs, optocouplers, power modules) and passive components (capacitors, resistors, inductors, sensors) serving automotive, industrial, computing, consumer, telecom, aerospace, and medical markets globally through distributors and direct sales.
- Company typePublic
- Founded1962
- HeadquartersMalvern, United States
- Headcount5,001–10,000
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Vishay does
Vishay Intertechnology (NYSE: VSH), founded in 1962 and headquartered in Malvern, Pennsylvania, is one of the world's largest manufacturers of discrete semiconductors and passive electronic components. The company organizes its portfolio into two complementary pillars: discrete semiconductors (diodes and rectifiers, MOSFETs including silicon carbide MaxSiC, optocouplers/isolators, power modules, LEDs, and power ICs) and passive components (capacitors across aluminum, ceramic, film, polymer, tantalum, and thin film families; resistors including fixed, networks, thermistors, varistors, and potentiometers; and inductors/magnetics including IHLP, IHXL, IHDV, and HIREL series). Its revenue model is hardware sales of these components, sold globally through a hybrid channel: a network of authorized distributors (Mouser, Digi-Key, RS Components, element14, Farnell) plus direct enterprise field sales and a vishay.com e-commerce storefront for samples and small-volume orders. Pricing is predominantly quote-based through distributors with some commodity SKUs carrying published unit pricing.\n\nVishay serves seven end-markets — Automotive and Industrial as primary segments, and Computer, Consumer, Telecommunications, Avionics/Military/Space, and Medical as secondary — through a horizontal segmentation strategy. The automotive and industrial segments are the principal growth and margin engine, anchored by automotive-grade qualifications (AEC-Q101, AEC-Q102, AEC-Q200, AQG-324) and military/space qualifications (MIL-PRF-27, MIL-STD-981). The 'Vishay 3.0' corporate strategy emphasizes capacity expansion for high-growth, high-margin products, evidenced by recent acquisitions of Newport Wafer Fab (2023, ~$117M) and Birkelbach Kondensatortechnik (2024), a $650M convertible notes offering in September 2023, and an aggressive 2026 product launch cadence targeting 800V EV architectures, 48V mild-hybrid traction, data center power conversion, and One-Pair Ethernet connectivity. Q1 2026 revenue reached $839.2M (up 17.3% YoY) with Q2 2026 guidance of $875–905M, a $1.6B backlog (up 21% sequentially), and a 1.34x book-to-bill ratio, supported by a manufacturing footprint spanning the US, Germany, India, and China.
Vishay firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Vishay
- Legal name
- Vishay Intertechnology, Inc.
- Website
- https://vishay.com
- Company type
- Public
- Founded year
- 1962
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 5,001–10,000 employees
- Short description
- Vishay Intertechnology is a US-listed, Fortune 1000 manufacturer of discrete semiconductors (diodes, MOSFETs, optocouplers, power modules) and passive components (capacitors, resistors, inductors, sensors) serving automotive, industrial, computing, consumer, telecom, aerospace, and medical markets globally through distributors and direct sales.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Vishay industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Discrete Semiconductors and Passive Electronic Components
- NAICS
- Semiconductor and Related Device Manufacturing (334413), Semiconductor and Other Electronic Component Manufacturing (33441), Capacitor, Resistor, Coil, Transformer, and Other Inductor Manufacturing (334416)
- SIC
- Semiconductors & Related Devices (3674), Electronic Components & Accessories (3670)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Optoelectronics & Photonics (LED/Laser/Optical ICs) (HDAHAAAH)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- High-Voltage, Power Discretes & Modules (IGBT/MOSFET/SiC/GaN) (HDAHAAAK), Diodes & Rectifiers (Standard/Fast/Schottky) (HDAHAHAD), Semiconductors for Industrial Control & Power (MCUs, DSPs, FPGAs, ASICs, IGBTs, MOSFETs, diodes) (IMAGAJAE)
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Where Vishay is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Malvern
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices1 record
Markets served
Vishay business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Electronic Components Sales: Vishay manufactures and sells discrete semiconductors and passive electronic components to customers worldwide. Products include diodes, rectifiers, MOSFETs, capacitors, resistors, inductors, sensors, and power modules sold through distributors and direct sales.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | IHLP1212-EZ-1Z low-profile inductor starting price |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels7 records
Marketing channels5 records
Vishay product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Vishay Intertechnology manufactures and sells discrete semiconductors (diodes, rectifiers, MOSFETs including Silicon Carbide MaxSiC, optocouplers, LEDs, and power modules) and passive electronic components (capacitors, resistors, inductors, and sensors). Products are sold to OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers in automotive, industrial, computing, consumer, telecommunications, avionics/military/space, and medical markets, both directly through field sales and via authorized global distributors.
Product overview
Vishay Intertechnology offers a broad portfolio of discrete semiconductors and passive electronic components organized into core product categories that serve as building blocks for electronic systems. The semiconductor portfolio includes diodes and rectifiers (FRED Pt Hyperfast rectifiers, TVS diodes), MOSFETs including Silicon Carbide MaxSiC types, optocouplers for isolation (VOWA, VOLA series), power modules, and LEDs. The passive components portfolio encompasses capacitors (aluminum electrolytic, ceramic, film, polymer, tantalum, thin film), resistors (fixed, networks, thermistors, varistors, potentiometers), and inductors (IHLP, IHXL, IHDV series). These core products are complemented by sensors (position, proximity, optical, temperature) and supported by design enablement platforms including New Products announcements, Reference Designs (with schematics, BOMs,Gerber files), Design Tools (SPICE models, 3D models, calculators), and SensorXplorer evaluation kits. The company's go-to-market strategy emphasizes automotive, industrial, medical, computer, consumer, telecommunications, and aerospace/military/space end markets, positioning Vishay as a one-stop source for electronic components that customers combine in their own designs.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- MaxSiC: Silicon Carbide MOSFET brand for power electronics applications
- FRED Pt
- IHLP
- microBUCK
- microBRICK
- SensorXplorer
- Vishay Ametherm
- Vishay Sfernice
- Vishay HIREL
Products and services
- Diodes and Rectifiers Discrete semiconductor diodes and rectifiers including FRED Pt Hyperfast rectifiers, Schottky diodes, TVS protection diodes, and power rectifiers in multiple packages and voltage ratings for power conversion, protection, and switching.
- MOSFETs
Quantifiable outcome
- 32% reduction in conduction losses with VS-HOT200C080 power module compared to competing solutions
- +3 more outcomes
Companies that use Vishay
Customer profileNamed customers2 records
Segments7 records
Ideal customer profiles5 records
Vishay technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
AI capability1 record
Feature6 records
Vishay partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- Mouser ElectronicscoreMouser Electronics serves as a global authorized distributor for Vishay Intertechnology, offering point-of-acquisition and point-of-sales revenue in the design market. Mouser has been recognized as Vishay's Catalog Distributor of the Year for five consecutive years (2021-2025) and Passives Distributor of the Year for 2025, highlighting Mouser's expertise in launching new products and maintaining global distribution logistics for Vishay's technologies.
- AUMOVIO Automotive Systems (Changchun) Co., Ltd.coreAUMOVIO Automotive Systems, a subsidiary of AUMOVIO SE spun off from Continental AG, produces automotive electronic systems for smart mobility, vehicle connectivity, and safety applications. Vishay supplies a broad portfolio of passive and semiconductor solutions including MOSFETs, power inductors, and Schottky diodes. Vishay received AUMOVIO's 2025 Excellent Supply Chain Award for the third consecutive year, recognizing Vishay's rapid response capabilities and operational flexibility. AUMOVIO exports to more than 20 countries worldwide.
- CSconnectedminorCSconnected is the world's first compound semiconductor cluster based in South Wales. Vishay participates as a member company in this industry cluster focused on UK semiconductor sovereignty. The South Wales cluster generates £150,061 GVA per employee and £434m in UK GVA, hosting companies including IQE, KLA, and Microchip Technology alongside Vishay.
Scale indicators8 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights7 records
Vishay competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Texas Instruments: Analog and embedded semiconductor giant with a deep portfolio of power management ICs, MOSFETs, and signal chain components that overlap directly with Vishay's discrete and passive offerings, particularly in industrial and automotive applications.
- NXP Semiconductors: Automotive-focused semiconductor supplier with overlapping power, analog, and connectivity offerings; competes with Vishay in automotive-grade discretes and protection components.
- Analog Devices: High-performance analog and signal chain semiconductor leader with adjacent offerings in isolation, sensing, and power management that compete with Vishay's optocoupler and sensor lines.
- Renesas Electronics: Automotive and industrial semiconductor supplier with growing discrete and power management offerings that overlap with Vishay's automotive-grade discretes and optocouplers.
Direct peers
- ON Semiconductor (onsemi): Direct competitor in discrete semiconductors, SiC MOSFETs, power modules, and automotive-grade components; overlapping focus on EV powertrain, ADAS, and industrial power conversion.
- Infineon Technologies: Global leader in power semiconductors, IGBTs, SiC devices, and automotive microcontrollers with strong overlap to Vishay's MOSFET, SiC, and power module portfolio serving EV and industrial customers.
- STMicroelectronics: Competing IDM in power discretes, SiC MOSFETs, and automotive/industrial semiconductors with a similar broad-portfolio strategy across discretes and modules.
- Microchip Technology: Analog and mixed-signal IC plus discrete semiconductor supplier with comparable passive-and-active component breadth; shares automotive, industrial, and aerospace/defense end markets.
- Diodes Incorporated: Pure-play discrete semiconductor manufacturer with overlapping portfolios in diodes, rectifiers, MOSFETs, and protection devices targeting similar automotive, industrial, and consumer customers.
- ROHM Semiconductor: Japanese IDM specializing in power semiconductors, SiC devices, and discrete components with a comparable emphasis on automotive and industrial electrification.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat6 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
Vishay social profiles
Digital presenceVishay compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance14 records
Vishay financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Vishay leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles9 records
Vishay subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries3 records
Vishay funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds2 records
Investors
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Vishay M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A16 records
Investments
M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Frequently asked questions about Vishay
What does Vishay do?
Vishay Intertechnology manufactures and sells discrete semiconductors (diodes, rectifiers, MOSFETs including Silicon Carbide MaxSiC, optocouplers, LEDs, and power modules) and passive electronic components (capacitors, resistors, inductors, and sensors). Products are sold to OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers in automotive, industrial, computing, consumer, telecommunications, avionics/military/space, and medical markets, both directly through field sales and via authorized global distributors.
Is Vishay a public or private company?
Vishay is a public company. It is classified as public and is currently operating.
When was Vishay founded?
Vishay was founded in 1962. It employs 5,001 to 10,000 people.
Where is Vishay based?
Vishay is headquartered in Malvern, United States, in the North America region.
How does Vishay make money?
One revenue line is on record: electronic Components Sales.
Who are Vishay's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Texas Instruments, NXP Semiconductors, Analog Devices and Renesas Electronics. Direct peers are ON Semiconductor (onsemi), Infineon Technologies, STMicroelectronics, Microchip Technology, Diodes Incorporated and ROHM Semiconductor.
Does Vishay have an API?
No public API is recorded for Vishay.
What industry is Vishay in?
Vishay's product category is Discrete Semiconductors and Passive Electronic Components. Its primary akta.pro industry code is HDAHAAAH, Optoelectronics & Photonics (LED/Laser/Optical ICs), with a secondary code of HDAHAAAK, High-Voltage, Power Discretes & Modules (IGBT/MOSFET/SiC/GaN). Its NAICS code is 334413 and its SIC code is 3674.