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IXYS Introduces a Portable High Efficiency Solar Charger and LED Light Bar Best in Class for Mobile

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IXYS Introduces a Portable High Efficiency Solar Charger and LED Light Bar Best in Class for Mobile Application – The Solar Pad

MILPITAS, Calif. & SUWON, South Korea & BIEL, Switzerland–(BUSINESS WIRE)– IXYS Corporation (NAS: IXYS) , a manufacturer of power semiconductors and integrated circuits (ICs) for energy efficiency, power management, and motor control applications, today announced 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 produces 5.2V of power at 1.5A, which is about 8 watts of solar power.

The Solar Pad is constructed with a 1W solar cell and is the most efficient portable in its class; it achieves a high efficiency of 22 percent. Its high capacity Li-Polymer battery, however, can also be quickly charged through a USB input at the rate of 1.2A at 5V. It is able to deliver power to other devices while it itself is being charged. Moreover a smart charging feature implemented with an MCU protects the device from being over- charged or discharged.

Additionally it is more than a mobile battery charger; its LEDs function as a highly bright flashlight (1W), which can be configured as either “blinking” or “continuous”. The flashlight is usable during both charging and discharging modes.

Due to its compact size, high capacity Li-Polymer battery, and highly portable nature, it comes in handy during camping trips, emergency situations, or power outages. The solar charger provides extra power to such portable electronic devices as all phones, smart phones, tablets, E-Books, PDAs, GPS devices, portable media players, and other portable tools and gadgets.

“We at IXYS took this initiative, initially as reference designs, to demonstrate the capabilities of our proprietary Solar Bits™, that enable our customers to add solar power charging to their products. Our reference designs were converted by our team to real products, for consumers worldwide who lack easy access to electricity, to be able to have chargeable flashlight and chargers for their mobile phones,” commented Dr. Nathan Zommer, founder and CEO of IXYS.

“These products demonstrate the contribution of the semiconductor products, from MCUs, analog ICs, power discretes

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IXYS Introduces New Phase Control Thyristor for Rotating Generators in Renewable Energy Applications

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IXYS Introduces New Phase Control Thyristor for Rotating Generators in Renewable Energy Applications

BIEL, Switzerland–(BUSINESS WIRE)– IXYS Corporation (NAS: IXYS) an international power and IC semiconductor company, today announced that its wholly owned UK subsidiary, IXYS UK Westcode Ltd., launched a new phase control thyristor in a specially designed package suitable for rotating applications.

The thyristor rated at 3000 volt is based on IXYS UK‘s world class all diffused silicon process with the silicon slice fused to a metal disc for optimum thermal and mechanical durability. The device has average current rating of 1436A at a heat sink temperature of 55C and is suitable for line frequency applications up to 400Hz. The fully hermetic package has been especially designed to withstand movement of the silicon die when rotated tangential to the plane of the electrodes. The new package design is suitable for applications with acceleration of up to 620 metres per second squared, when the device is mounted with the anode electrode facing the centre of rotation.

“Rotating diode technology has been established for many years, however, this new thyristor allows for the additional option of incorporating a controlled rectifier directly onto the rotating parts of a machine armature. This has great potential in the development of more efficient machine control in important renewable energy application such as hydro generators,” commented Frank Wakeman, IXYS UK‘s Marketing & Technical Support Manager.

The device is available in two different voltage grades. Designations are: N1479NC24R (2400 Volts) and N1479NC30R (3000 Volts). In addition to these two products, devices with other voltages from 1200V to 3600V can be quickly produced from IXYS UK‘s standard phase control product lines. Also other voltages from 600V to 6.5kV could be developed, should these be required. For these and other product options please consult factory.

Devices are suitable as controlled rectifiers for all rotating applications including hydro power and generator sets.

For data sheet please go to the IXYS UK website at www.ixysuk.com or please contact us at (email: sales@ixysuk.com) or telephone: +44 (0)1249 444524 for quotation.

About IXYS UK

Located in Chippenham, England, IXYS UK Westcode Ltd is the IXYS leading manufacturing site for very high power thyristors, SCRs and rectifiers ranging up to 6500 Volts and 15,000 …read more

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IXYS Introduces a New Megapower 83mm Phase Control Thyristors with Rating of 2.2kV

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IXYS Introduces a New Megapower 83mm Phase Control Thyristors with Rating of 2.2kV

BIEL, Switzerland–(BUSINESS WIRE)– IXYS Corporation (NAS: IXYS) an international power and IC semiconductor company, today announced that its wholly owned UK subsidiary, IXYS UK Westcode Ltd., 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. The 2.2kV thyristor has an average current rating (Case temperature 55C) of 4340 amperes, with a junction to heat sink thermal resistance of 0.008 kelvins per watt. The new thyristor is constructed using an all diffused silicon wafer slice fused to a metal header and encapsulated in a fully hermetic package. This construction enhances the performance and provides excellent transient thermal and surge current ratings.

“This new addition to the product group offers exceptional current rating for this voltage class and package size, thereby maximising the power to package ratio. Older ‘alloy free’ technology is very limited in its application at lower voltage classes. This new introduction takes advantage of better silicon wafer technology and therefore reduced forward voltage drop to achieve the higher current rating and therefore higher power rating. Maximising performance through improved technology is core to IXYS‘ strategy to produce the most power efficient devices,” commented Frank Wakeman, IXYS UK‘s Marketing & Technical Support Manager.

The device is available in two industry standard capsule heights and two different voltage grades. Designations are: one inch thick package N4340TJ220 (2200 Volts), N4340TJ180 (1800 Volts); one and a half inch thick package N4340TE220 (2200 Volts), N4340TE180 (1800 Volts). Additional products with voltage ratings up to 6500 volts will be launched through 2013.

Typical applications for these devices include industrial drives, wind power converters, soft starters, excitation, utilities and controlled rectifiers.

For data sheets please go to the IXYS UK website at www.ixysuk.com or please contact us at (email: sales@ixysuk.com) or telephone: +44 (0)1249 444524 for quotation.

About IXYS UK

Located in Chippenham, England, IXYS UK Westcode Ltd is the IXYS leading manufacturing site for very high power thyristors, SCRs and rectifiers ranging up to 6500 Volts and 15,000 …read more

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IXYS Introduces the Smallest Footprint Surface Mount Package for 1.2KV to 1.8KV Power Semiconductors

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IXYS Introduces the Smallest Footprint Surface Mount Package for 1.2KV to 1.8KV Power Semiconductors

BIEL, Switzerland–(BUSINESS WIRE)– IXYS Corporation (NAS: IXYS) , a leader in power semiconductors and IC technologies for energy efficient products used in power conversion and motor control applications, announced today 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 (SMD).

“The market demands smaller footprint solutions for 1.2KV to 1.8KV power semiconductors. The main reason for this is the higher power demands which are realized by higher voltages instead of higher current. By using a higher voltage the conduction losses in copper wires are less for power control circuits; therefore, thinner copper conductors or traces on PCB circuits can be used. These SMDs improve energy efficiency, reduce cost, reduce size and reduce weight when used in power electronics,” commented Mr. Jeroen van Zeeland, head of marketing at IXYS Germany.

SMDs are preferred for lower cost alternatives to modules and to other bulkier discrete components in integrated power designs. Until now there was no such solution for applications higher than 1.2KV. The new IXYS D2-Pak and D3-Pak designs now offer the standard footprint, but with compliance to the high voltage ‘creepage’ specifications.

For D3-Pak the creepage distance between the terminal to the copper of the backside is greater than or equal to 5.80 mm. The same value for the D2-Pak is greater than or equal to 4.70 mm. This enables the use of 1.2KV D3-Pak in pollution degree 2 industrial designs. In addition to industrial power control applications, these devices target other 1.2KV to 1.8KV power supply, UPS, renewable energy, motor drives and medical applications.

The following products are already available:

  • CMA30E1600PZ (D2-PakHV, single SCR with 30A and 1600V)
  • DMA10P1600PZ (D2-PakHV; phase-leg for diode bridges with 10A and 1600V)
  • CMA50E1600TZ (D3-PakHV, single SCR with 50A and 1600V)
  • DSP45-16TZ (D3-PakHV; phase-leg for diode bridges with 45A and 1600V)
  • Standard delivery mode for D2-Pak is Tape & Reel and tube for D3-Pak (T&R on request)

More product information is available on the IXYS website, for example, http://ixapps.ixys.com/DataSheet/CMA30E1600PZ.pdfor by contacting your nearest IXYS sales office.

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IXYS Announces Landmark Qualification of its High Reliability Power Semiconductors into the New Japa

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IXYS Announces Landmark Qualification of its High Reliability Power Semiconductors into the New Japanese N700A Series of Shinkansen Bullet Trains

BIEL, Switzerland–(BUSINESS WIRE)– IXYS Corporation (NAS: IXYS) , a leader in power semiconductors and integrated circuit technologies for energy efficient products 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.

The N700 series is a Japanese Shinkansen high-speed train with tilting capability developed in 2007 for operation by Japanese Rail (JR) on the Tokaido line between Tokyo and Hakata.

N700 series trains (also referred to as the NOZOMI Super Express) have a maximum speed of 300 km/h (186 mph) and is the forerunner of tilting technology. The latest generation, the N700A, is planned for commissioning from December 2013 with a plan to produce a total of 53 trains (16 cars each train) over the next couple of years.

The N700A utilizes the improved power efficiency and highest reliability of IXYS UK’s high voltage capsule thyristors and fast recovery diodes. With this design win, IXYS UK has again succeeded in meeting the advanced qualification processes required within the Japanese traction industry.

IXYS UK provides the semiconductor solution for the Static Inverter (SIV) rectifier and inrush current limiter stages requiring operating voltages up to five thousand volts.

“We are extremely proud to announce our successful qualification and first series of orders for such a high profile application which demands the very best performance of our products,” commented Bradley Green, President of International Sales and Business Development at IXYS. “The qualification of more of our products into the Japanese rail system builds on our growing business platform in the Japanese market against strong domestic competition, and continues our penetration of the global traction industry.”

For more information on IXYS products please refer to www.ixys.com or contact your local sales representative.

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Bradley Green, +44 (0) 1249 455585
b.green@ixys.ch

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