650 W/in² Power Density: Vishay's New 1206 Resistor Delivers 20x More Power Than Standard Components

Vishay Intertechnology Power Metal Strip® Resistor Delivers Power to 5 W in Compact 1206 Case Size

MALVERN, Pa. — Oct. 1, 2025 — Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. (NYSE: VSH) today introduced a new surface-mount Power Metal Strip® current sense resistor that combines a high power rating up to 5 W, TCR down to ± 75 ppm/°C, and extremely low resistance values down to 0.3 mΩ in the compact 1206 case size. With power ratings 20 times higher than standard resistors in the 1206 footprint, the Vishay Dale WSLF1206 provides a power density of > 650 W/in²,…

650 W/in² Power Density: Vishay's New 1206 Resistor Delivers 20x More Power Than Standard Components

Vishay's WSLF1206 Power Metal Strip resistor offers 5W power rating, 0.3mΩ resistance, and ±75 ppm/°C TCR. Features advanced metal alloy construction for industrial and computing applications.