vishay intertechnology, inc., a fortune 1000 company listed on the nyse (vsh), is one of the world's largest manufacturers of discrete semiconductors (diodes, rectifiers, transistors, and optoelectronics and selected ics) and passive electronic components (resistors, capacitors, inductors, sensors, and transducers). these components are used in virtually all types of electronic devices and equipment, in the industrial, computing, automotive, consumer, telecommunications, military, aerospace, and medical markets. its product innovations, successful acquisition strategy, and ability to provide "one-stop shop" service have made vishay a global industry leader. vishay can be found on the internet at http://www.vishay.com.