IXYS announces the immediate availability of the IX4426, IX4427, and IX4428 low-cost, dual low-side gate driver ICs. Each of the IX4426/7/8 outputs is capable of sourcing and sinking 1.5A, and they have a wide operating voltage range of 4.5V to 35V, which is much higher than competitive parts. The inputs of each driver are TTL and CMOS compatible, and are virtually immune to latch-up. The IX4426/7/8 are specified with an operating temperature r...

The first product derived from this new Technology Platform is the CLB30I1200HB, a 30 ampere, 1200 volt single thyristor in a TO-247 discrete package. The gate control of the CLB30I1200HB is connected to the anode side of the silicon die instead of to the cathode side, as done in a standard thyristor.

IXYS Colorado is going to introduce the IXRFD630 and IXRFD631 High Power RF Drivers. This driver succeeds the DEIC420 and DEIC421 and represents the next generation of RF driver for 13.56 and 27.12 Mhz RF power.

IXYS will showcase a variety of its new developments at the Power Conversion Intelligent Motion exhibition in Nuremberg, Germany between the 14th and the 16th May 2013. The PCIM Show in Germany is well established as the premier meeting place for the global power electronic and power semiconductor industries and IXYS is taking the opportunity to present its latest developments in silicon technology as well as its packaging innovations.

IXYS Integrated Circuits Division announced the immediate availability of the IX4426, IX4427, and IX4428 low-cost dual low-side gate driver ICs. Each of the IX4426/7/8 outputs are capable of sourcing and sinking 1.5A, and they have a wide operating voltage range of 4.5V to 35V, which is much higher than competitive parts.

IXYS today announced that its subsidiary, IXYS UK Westcode launched a new higher voltage rectifier diode in a dual isolated base module. The diodes, rated at up to 3600 volt, are encapsulated in the industry standard 5.87 inch (149mm) x 2.36 inch (60mm) base plate housing.

IXYS Integrated Circuits Divisionis is pleased to announce the availability of the miniature 350V, 8-pin narrow SOIC, Dual 1-Form-A (2 Single-Pole, Normally Open switches in a single package) Solid State Relay. The CPC2030 is 40% smaller compared to the popular standard 8-lead SOIC, thus enabling significant board space savings.

IXYS announce the immediate availability of the PLA192E and PLA193E, 600V, single-pole, normally open (1-Form-A) Solid State Relays with 150mA and 100mA load current ratings, respectively. These devices use an exclusive patented optically coupled photovoltaic technology and efficient MOSFET output switches to provide an enhanced input-to-output isolation of 5000Vrms.

IXYS Corporation announce the release of The Solar Pad – a high-efficiency Li-Polymer solar charger ideal for charging smart phones, tablets, and multi-media players via standard USB connection. Measuring 120mm in length, 76mm in width, and 18mm in height and weighing 300g, the IXYS solar charger is highly portable – it is about the size of a smart phone. Equipped with 2 USB ports, one micro-USB port, and 4 white LED lights, it produc...

IXYS today announced that its subsidiary, IXYS UK Westcode launched a new addition to its 83mm die phase control thyristors product group. The thyristors, rated at 2200 volt, are the latest introduction to this new product group that uses an integrated die construction and improved package design for better electromechanical and thermal performances.

IXYS Corporation announce the D2-Pak (TO-263) and D3-Pak (TO-268) packages with higher ‘creepage’ spacing which enables higher voltage power semiconductors to be used in these Surface Mount Devices. SMDs are preferred for lower cost alternatives to modules and to other bulkier discrete components in integrated power designs.

IXYS Corporation announced today the full qualification and first order series for its IXYS UK division for hermetic power semiconductor thyristors (SCR) and fast recovery diode capsules to be installed on Japan’s latest generation of Shinkansen bullet trains.

IXYS has today announced the introduction of the PDG-2500 Handheld +5V Digital Pulse Generator by its IXYS Colorado division. The PDG-2500 portable handheld pulse generator produces single-shot pulses from 80ns to 1s in width and pulse frequencies from 5 Hz to 1 MHz. It features an intuitive touch screen interface to control both the high resolution digital pulse generator as well as an additional user-adjustable voltage, variable from 0 to +5V D...

IXYS Integrated Circuits Division announced the immediate availability of the PLA171P, 800V, single-pole, normally open (1-Form-A) Solid State Relay (SSR) with 100mA load current rating. Specially designed to provide 7mm of clearance between the two output pins, IXYS Integrated Circuits Division's PLA171P uses patented, optically coupled photovoltaic technology and efficient MOSFET output switches to provide an enhanced input-to-output isolation ...

IXYS have today introduced a new IGBT product line – 650V XPT Trench IGBTs. The current ratings of devices in the new product family range from 30A to 200A at a high temperature of 110C. With on-stage voltages as low as 1.7V, these new XPT devices are designed to minimize conduction and switching losses, especially in hard-switching applications.

IXYS has introduced the first of a new range of 83mm diameter die rectifier diodes. The new 2.2kV rectifier, has a current rating of 15,450 amperes, represent a new technology platform for bonded-wafer level construction with a favourable high power density- “more power less package”. This technology offers better electromechanical and thermal performance as compared to prior designs.

IXYS have revealed the introduction of the MIXA60WH1200TEH converter-brake-inverter module, with ratings of 1.2KV and 60A. This module demonstrates new level of integration, combining Bipolar and XPT IGBT power semiconductors for a wide range power control applications. This module demonstrates new level of integration, combining Bipolar and XPT IGBT power semiconductors for a wide range power control applications.

The Trench Insulated Gate Bipolar Transistor (TIGBT) is a device of great complexity consisting of a large number of interacting internal capacitances. It is imperative to understand these capacitances and interactions among them because of their direct implication in the device switching power loss and speed.

Engineers who design power conversion systems with discrete IGBTs usually select devices on the basis of performance and cost. Their emphasis is often on voltage ratings, packages, thermal performance data (TJM, RthJC and ZthJC), the device’s parameters (VCE (sat), Eon, Eoff) associated with power loss, and sometimes the SCSOA rating (usually for motor drive circuits).

IXYS Corporation has announced the release of its 2nd generation IXOLAR SolarBIT products, which are made of high-efficiency monocrystalline solar cells. The IXOLAR SolarBITs are ideal for charging many types of battery-powered off the grid products. The products are offered as a component so customers can assemble them at ease to incorporate solar charging into their products.