Vishay Intertechnology is aggressive when it comes to passives. The company is one of the top makers of passive electronic components, such as inductors, capacitors, and resistors, in the world. It is also a leader in the market for discrete semiconductor components, including diodes, infrared optoelectronic components, and MOSFETs (metal-oxide semiconductor field-effect transistors) which function as solid-state switches in power control applications. Vishay's components are used in everything from hybrid cars to spacecraft to wireless phones and laptops. The company operates worldwide and gets most of its sales from customers outside the US.