UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15 (d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): July 24, 2008

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code    610-644-1300

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Item 2.06 – Material Impairments.

On July 24, 2008, Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. issued a press release, announcing that it expects financial results for the second quarter of 2008 to be impacted by a material goodwill impairment charge.  The amount of the charge is still being determined, but is anticipated to be a substantial portion of the goodwill recorded on its balance sheet.  

A copy of that press release is attached as Exhibit 99 to this report and is hereby incorporated by reference.

Item 9.01 – Financial Statements and Exhibits

(d) Exhibits

Exhibit No.         Description

          99                       Press release dated July 24, 2008

Signature

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.