{
  "id": 2160611,
  "title": "Vishay introduces 650W thick film power resistors",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/20/vishay-introduces-650w-thick-film-power-resistors",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-20T15:04:31.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Investing.com",
    "slug": "investing-com",
    "url": "https://www.investing.com/news/company-news/vishay-introduces-650w-thick-film-power-resistors-93CH-4870142"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Vishay Intertechnology, Inc., a Fortune 1000 company listed on the New York Stock Exchange, has announced the introduction of its new RPWA 650 series thick film power resistors. These resistors can handle 650 W of continuous power and are packaged in a low profile design. The resistors offer customizable cabling options and can be integrated with temperature sensing capabilities.\n\nOperating within a broad temperature range of -55 °C to +155 °C, the RPWA 650 series utilizes a cold system baseplate design for efficient heat transfer to an external heatsink. The resistors integrate a power resistor and an optional embedded NTC temperature sensor into a single housing, featuring an easy-mount system with self-calibrating pressure that negates the need for board-level soldering.\n\nThe resistors come with a range of resistance values from 6.2 Ω to 1 MΩ, with tolerance levels as low as ± 5 percent. They support a wide array of applications, including precharge, discharge, active discharge, power conversion, and snubber operations in various sectors such as automotive, energy, industrial, medical, and avionics systems. Key electrical specifications include a maximum operating voltage of 6000 VDC, dielectric strength up to 7000 VRMS, and a typical self-inductance of ≤ 40 nH.\n\nWith the ability to handle pulse energy up to 3.5 J per pulse during 50 μs pulses under repetitive operation, these resistors are RoHS-compliant and are currently pending AEC-Q200 qualification. Samples and production quantities are available with lead times ranging between 8 to 12 weeks.\n\nFor further details, interested parties can refer to the press release statement. Vishay Intertechnology manufactures discrete semiconductors and passive electronic components for a broad range of markets, including automotive, industrial, computing, consumer, telecommunications, military, aerospace, and medical industries.",
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