Vitramon/Vishay
Vitramon, now a part of Vishay Intertechnology, is a renowned manufacturer in the electronics industry known for its high-quality semiconductors. It was originally founded in 1962 in Monroe, Connecticut, USA. The inception of Vitramon was inspired by the rapid growth in the electronics sector and the increasing demand for electronic components. Over the years, Vitramon has consistently demonstrated commitment toward superior design and manufacturing processes, which contributed to its acquisition by Vishay Intertechnology in 1994.
As a part of the Vishay Intertechnology, Vitramon has further expanded its reach and product offering. Vishay Intertechnology itself was established in 1962 by Dr. Felix Zandman and has its headquarters in Malvern, Pennsylvania. It holds a prominent place in the industry for its discrete semiconductors and passive electronic components. Vishay and its brands such as Vitramon are well-known for their wide range of product categories which mainly include resistors, capacitors, inductors, diodes, and transistors, along with special-purpose electronic components.
- Vitramon specializes in surface-mount and leaded multilayer ceramic chip capacitors (MLCCs).
- Vishay is a leading manufacturer of components used in various electronic applications. They provide a variety of diodes, rectifiers, and functional arrays.
- Vishay is also well-regarded for its transistors which are offered in a broad array of packages, from traditional leaded to ultra-small surface-mount.
- Other significant products include power ICs, signal switching ICs, voltage regulators, and amplifiers, used widely across various industries such as automotive, industrial, computing, consumer, telecommunications, military, aerospace, and medical.
Overall, with the combined strength of Vitramon and Vishay, they have been able to offer a comprehensive portfolio of electronic components, serving various sectors and fulfilling a myriad of electronic needs with profuse dedication and state-of-the-art technology.