A common thread running throughout the component market is rising demand, which crosses a variety of end market sectors, contributing to passive component shortages. Ceramic capacitor manufacturers including AVX, KEMET, Taiyo Yuden and TDK are all quoting extended lead times and managing product allocation. Vishay continues to enjoy excellent business conditions in virtually all of its markets and there is no sign of a slowdown, the company's CEO said recently. The interconnect, passives and electromechanical industry has hit an inflection point.