Vishay Semiconductors is a division of Vishay Intertechnology, a leading manufacturer of discrete semiconductors and passive electronic components. Founded in 1962, Vishay Intertechnology has grown to become one of the world's largest manufacturers of these components, with its semiconductor division providing a wide range of products used in various applications. The Vishay Semiconductors product portfolio includes rectifiers, fast-recovery diodes, high-power diodes and thyristors, small-signal diodes, Zener and suppressor diodes, RF transistors, optoelectronics, power modules (a combination of power diodes, thyristors, MOSFETs, and IGBTs), and automotive modules and assemblies. Vishay is the world's number one manufacturer of rectifiers, glass diodes, and infrared components.