Vishay Intertechnology Automotive Grade Phototransistor Optocoupler Delivers High Isolation Voltage Ratings for 800 V EV Batteries
Press Release|2026-06-25
MALVERN, Pa. — June 25, 2026 — Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. (NYSE: VSH) today introduced a new Automotive Grade phototransistor optocoupler designed to deliver signal transmission with high galvanic isolation for electric vehicles (EV) — including emerging 800 V battery architectures — and industrial automation systems. The Vishay Semiconductors VOLA617A combines an isolation voltage of 5000 VRMS with a VIORM of 1414 Vpeak and VIOTM of 8000 Vpeak in a 4-pin LSOP low profile package.