Future Electronics Offers Vishay’s Phototriacs for Home Applications

Pointe Claire, Canada, September 11, 2014 --(PR.com)-- uture Electronics, a global leading distributor of electronic components, offers Vishay's phototriacs for home applications.

Phototriacs are used as a switch for AC loads and as a pre-driver for larger TRIACs or silicon controlled rectifiers. As a subcategory of optocouplers, they protect sensitive, low voltage control electronics from higher voltage transients or spikes.

Phototriacs are either zero crossing or non-zero crossing. Vishay has an extensive portfolio of each type. In addition, Vishay also offers the VO2223 Power Phototriac which features a phototriac driving a TRIAC with output currents of 0.9A and 1.0A.

To purchase products, or for more information about Vishay, phototriacs, home applications, VO3062, VO3063, VO3052, VO3053, IL420, IL4208, K30 Series, VO2223, or VO2223A, visit www.FutureElectronics.com.

About Future Electronics

Future Electronics is a global leader in electronics distribution, ranking 3rd in component sales worldwide, with an impressive reputation for developing efficient, comprehensive global supply chain solutions. Founded in 1968, the company has established itself as one of the most innovative organizations in the industry today, with 5,000 employees in 169 offices in 44 countries around the world. Future Electronics is globally integrated, with one worldwide IT infrastructure providing real-time inventory availability and access, while enabling full integration of its operations, sales and marketing worldwide. Offering the highest level of service, the most advanced engineering capabilities and technical solutions through all stages of the design-production cycle, and the largest available-to-sell inventory in the world, Future's mission is always to Delight the Customer®. For more information, visit www.FutureElectronics.com.

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Martin H. Gordon

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Future Electronics

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martin.gordon@FutureElectronics.com