Power designs that move the world.
From energy‑dense battery systems to ruggedised power trains and fast, efficient charging, Vishay’s passive components help engineers build reliable, scalable solutions for a fully electric future. Partner with Avnet Abacus to accelerate time‑to‑market with proven parts, local inventory, and expert design‑in support.
Where Vishay fits in the All Electric Society
- Commercial & agricultural vehicles (CAV): High‑reliability passives for traction inverters, DC‑link filtering, and on‑board chargers in harsh environments.
- Battery management systems (BMS): Precision, low‑TC resistors and robust capacitors that enable accurate sensing, balancing, and protection
- Energy storage systems (ESS): High‑voltage film capacitors, power resistors, and inductive components engineered for efficiency and long life.
Vishay’s broad passive portfolio, with Avnet Abacus technical expertise, enables robust, scalable electrification across vehicles, energy storage, renewables, and industrial automation.
Explore featured products, reference designs, and technical documentation to accelerate your next project.
Capacitors
Vishay provides advanced film, electrolytic, and supercapacitors for energy storage, filtering, and transient suppression in electrification systems.
Read MoreResistors
Resistors in electrification ensure energy sensing, safety, and load management—far beyond simple current limiting functions.
Read MoreInductors & Transformers
Inductors play a crucial role in DC/DC converters, OBCs, and solar inverters.
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Sensors & Protection Devices
Vishay Sensors and Protection Devices deliver precise monitoring and reliable circuit protection for advanced electrification systems
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Applications & Examples
EV Traction Inverter
- DC-Link film capacitors (energy buffering).
- Shunt resistors for motor current feedback.
- NTC thermistors for motor winding and IGBT temperature monitoring.
On-Board Charger (OBC)
- AC filter capacitors and chokes for EMI compliance.
- Film capacitors in resonant LLC converter.
- Safety capacitors for isolation barriers.
DC Fast Charger
- Large DC-Link capacitors for high kW switching.
- Thick-film resistors for pre-charge and discharge.
- Current sense shunts for efficiency tracking.
Solar / Wind Inverters
- MPPT stages with film capacitors and inductors.
- Energy storage stabilization with ENYCAP supercaps.
Reference Designs | Vishay
- High Voltage Intelligent Battery Shunt Sensor (HV-IBSS-CANFD)
- High Voltage Intelligent Battery Shunt Single - USB (HV-IBSS-USB)
- High Voltage Intelligent Battery Shunt Redundant (HV-IBSR)
- 1 kW DC/DC Converter 48 V to 12 V
- Active Discharge Circuit for 400 V Systems
- Active Discharge Circuit for 800 V Systems
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