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Vishay Intertechnology Thick Film Resistor Sample Kits Simplify Device Selection and Validation, Accelerate Time to Market

Vishay launches thick film resistor sample kits to speed design validation and reduce time to market in high power applications

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Vishay Intertechnology introduced four new thick film resistor sample kits featuring high-power ratings, automotive-grade quality, and compact surface-mount packages. These kits facilitate quick and reliable component selection and validation, targeting automotive, industrial, and other high-reliability markets. The kits cover a wide resistance range and come with optional PCB test boards, accelerating design-in and reducing development time.

Vishay Intertechnology Thick Film Resistor Sample Kits Simplify Device Selection and Validation, Accelerate Time to Market
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Key Points

  • Introduction of four thick film resistor sample kits with power ratings of 20W and 35W in compact surface-mount packages (TO-252 and TO-263).
  • Sample kits include Automotive Grade, AEC-Q200 qualified devices suitable for high reliability automotive and industrial applications.
  • Wide resistance range (1 Ω to 47 kΩ) with E-series values and optional PCB test boards streamline component evaluation and reduce sampling efforts.

MALVERN, Pa., Sept. 24, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. (NYSE: VSH) today introduced four thick film resistor sample kits designed to simplify component selection and validation for high power designs, while reducing time to market. Providing complete, evaluation-ready solutions, each kit includes surface-mount, Automotive Grade devices in 
TO-252 (DPAK) and TO-263 (D²PAK) packages, with high power ratings, a wide range of resistance values, and an optional PCB test board to enable fast, reliable electrical and thermal evaluation.

Devices in the Vishay Sfernice D2TO20, D2TO35, DTO35, and DTO35 / D2TO35 sample kits offer high power ratings of 20 W and 35 W in their compact, surface-mount packages. This high power density allows designers to reduce the number of parallel resistors or larger through-hole devices required, saving board space. Ideal for automotive, industrial, and other high reliability designs, all resistors in the kits are AEC-Q200 qualified, eliminating the need for additional component qualification during development.

Covering a wide resistance range from 1 Ω to 47 kΩ with selected E-series values, the kits reduce sampling efforts and minimize the need for additional sample orders compared to typical single-value or single-package kits. Supplied on cardboard tape strips, with each strip holding four resistors, devices are sorted in ascending order of resistance value and clearly labeled for easy identification. Combined with optional PCB test boards, this organization reduces lab setup time and accelerates design-in.

The resistors feature a non-inductive construction and electrical isolation between the resistor element and the metal tab, ensuring stable high frequency performance and enhanced safety. Compatibility with standard surface-mount assembly processes, including proven reflow resistance up to 270 °C for 10 s, improves assembly margin and manufacturing yield.

Device Specification Table:

Resistor SeriesSample Kit NameOrdering NumberResistancePower at
25 °CPackageD2TO20D2TO 20 SAMPLE KITACCLFFD2TO20SPLKIT1 Ω to
47 kΩ20 WTO-263 (D²PAK)D2TO35D2TO 35 SAMPLE KITACCLFFD2TO35SPLKIT35 WTO-263 (D²PAK)DTO35DTO SAMPLE KITACCLFFDTOSPLKIT35 WTO-252 (DPAK)DTO35 and D2TO35DTO D2TO Sample KitACCLFFDTOD2TOSPLKT35 WTO-252 (DPAK);
TO-263 (D²PAK)

Samples of the new resistor sample kits are available now, with lead times of four weeks.

Vishay manufactures one of the world’s largest portfolios of discrete semiconductors and passive electronic components that are essential to innovative designs in the automotive, industrial, computing, consumer, telecommunications, military, aerospace, and medical markets. Serving customers worldwide, Vishay is The DNA of tech.® Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. is a Fortune 1000 Company listed on the NYSE (VSH). More on Vishay at www.Vishay.com.

The DNA of tech® is a registered trademark of Vishay Intertechnology, Inc.

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Links to product datasheets:
D2TO 20 SAMPLE KIT product page
D2TO 35 SAMPLE KIT product page
DTO SAMPLE KIT product page
DTO D2TO Sample Kit product page

Link to product photo:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/vishay/albums/72177720335655446

For more information please contact:
Vishay Intertechnology
Peter Henrici, +1 408 567-8400
peter.henrici@vishay.com
 or
Redpines
Bob Decker, +1 415 409-0233
bob.decker@redpinesgroup.com


Risks

  • Lead times of four weeks could delay project schedules if supply chain constraints arise.
  • Potential competitive pressure in the semiconductor and passive component market from other established suppliers.
  • Reliance on adoption by automotive and industrial sectors which can be sensitive to economic cycles and regulatory changes impacting capital expenditures.

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