Vishay Sprague is a leading manufacturer of tantalum capacitors, having invented the first tantalum capacitors and surface-mount chip capacitors. With a wide range of products including conformal coated and molded surface-mount styles, radial and axial through-hole products, they cater to various applications such as automotive, consumer, industrial, and telecommunications. The company has expanded its position in the market through acquisitions, including the 1992 acquisition of Sprague's tantalum capacitor division and subsequent purchases from other brands.