Many Names, One Manufacturer Vishay has grown through acquisitions to include such top names as Dale, Sfernice, Draloric, Sprague, Vitramon, Siliconix, General Semiconductor, BCcomponents, and Beyschlag. Vishays portfolio of brands represents an unmatched collection of discrete semiconductors and passive components. All of these brands and products are part of one global manufacturer: Vishay. VISHAYS 50TH ANNIVERSARY February 23, 2012 was the fiftieth anniversary of the founding of Vishay Intertechnology by Dr. Felix Zandman. A Company that started as one mans vision has grown over the years to become a leader in the global electronics industry. We have created a 50-year timeline to highlight key events in Vishays history from 1962 to 2012. ...