MALVERN, PA — Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. (NYSE: VSH) has expanded its automotive-grade sensing portfolio with the launch of a new AEC-Q200 qualified NTC thermistor designed for high-precision temperature measurement in space-constrained electronics.
The company said its Vishay BCcomponents NTCS0402E3104*XT combines a high beta value of 4311 K with a resistance of 100 kΩ at 25 degrees Celsius in a compact 0402 surface-mount package measuring 0.5 millimeters by 0.5 millimeters by 1 millimeter. The device is fully glass coated, providing added protection and stability in demanding operating environments.
Vishay said the thermistor delivers tight tolerances of plus or minus 1 percent for both resistance and beta values, supporting accurate temperature sensing, protection, and compensation across a wide operating range from minus 55 degrees Celsius to plus 150 degrees Celsius. The component is also rated to withstand electrostatic discharge greater than 25 kilovolts under the Human Body Model, a key requirement for automotive and industrial applications.
With its industry-standard footprint, the new thermistor is positioned as a drop-in replacement for competing solutions across a broad range of systems. Vishay cited use cases including automotive LED modules, electronic control units, sensor clusters, battery packs, and advanced driver-assistance components such as cameras, radar, and lidar. Additional applications include energy meters, office equipment, and industrial smoke and fire detection systems.
The device features surface-mount construction with nickel-tin terminations and is compatible with both wave and reflow soldering processes. It is RoHS-compliant and halogen-free, and is supplied on punched paper tape in reel packaging of 10,000 units. Vishay said a SPICE model is available to support faster design integration.
The product introduction reflects continued demand for smaller, more robust sensing components as automotive and industrial electronics push toward higher integration, tighter packaging, and greater reliability under extreme conditions.
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