May 10, 2006 Via Facsimile ((212) 715-8280) and U.S. Mail Abbe L. Dienstag, Esq. Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel LLP 1177 Avenue of the Americas New York, NY 10036 Re: Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. Schedule TO-I/A filed May 9, 2006 SEC File No. 005-18135 Dear Mr. Dienstag: We have reviewed your filing and have the following comment. Company Notice Description of the Option Conditions to the Option, page 8 1. Refer to our prior comment 2. Your disclosure indicates that you expect to fund a possible $138 million payment, with respect to all outstanding LYONs, with cash on hand. The disclosure also states that "depending on the number of LYONs required to be purchased," you may use borrowings under your existing credit facility. Given this apparent contradiction and your response to our comment, please provide the information required by Item 1007(d) of Regulation M- A. Please direct any questions to me at (202) 551-3619. You may also contact me via facsimile at (202) 772-9203. Please send all correspondence to us at the following ZIP code: 20549-3628. Sincerely, Daniel F. Duchovny Special Counsel Office of Mergers and Acquisitions UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 DIVISION OF CORPORATION FINANCE