IXYS Corporation's New Generation of Power Schottky Diodes Improves Efficiency and Power Density
March 16 2006 - 10:09AM
Business Wire
IXYS Corporation (NASDAQ:SYXI) has introduced a new generation of
silicon Schottky rectifiers for a broad range of off-line and DC-DC
power conversion applications in telecom, computer, game consoles
and flat panel TVs . A wide range of breakdown voltages, from 8V to
200V, are offered with best-in-class VF and improved switching
efficiencies. The new generation power Schottky rectifiers have
been developed with IXYS' proprietary process and material science
technology to tailor the specifications for a wide variety of
applications. "We call it 'Application-Optimized' designs that
enable our customers to use the most suitable diode for their
circuits. The technology is an extension of our present power
Schottky devices with its proven reliability and wide power range,"
commented Dan Schwob, IXYS Senior VP of Marketing. "These new
products have improved ruggedness with avalanche ratings that
cannot be met by any other Schottky technology and, given our
expertise in material science, resulted also in improved thermal
design enabling higher levels of integration, higher power density
and improved efficiency. We have proven again that silicon based
Schottkys have a higher performance to cost ratio than SiC based
Schottkys for high power applications." IXYS offers in this new
generation, 11 voltage classes from 8V up to 200V, with three
design variants to optimize low voltage application, from OR'ing to
higher voltage Switch Mode Power Supplies (SMPS). Design 'D',
suited for breakdown voltages (Vrrm) below 15V, offers an extremely
low forward voltage drop (VF) that is the best in its class. The
'B' type, with a Vrrm of 15V and up and very low VF combined with
an improved reverse current, allows for reduced conduction and
switching losses. In the 45V to 80V the customer can select a 'B'
or an 'A' type. The 'A' version shows extremely low leakage
currents and is optimal for high temperature applications such as
those found in automotive designs and flat panel displays. The 'A'
Schottkys are suitable for higher voltage applications in power
systems for telecommunications and some flat panel Plasma and LCD
displays. The Schottky products are available in several standard
packages, surface mount and leaded, and also including our industry
recognized ISOPLUS(TM) thermally efficient and isolated packages.
For more Information visit our website at www.ixys.com. Any
statements contained in this press release that are not statements
of historical fact, including the performance, rating, benefits,
reliability, property, availability and suitability of products for
various applications, may be deemed to be forward-looking
statements. There are a number of important factors that could
cause the results of IXYS to differ materially from those indicated
by these forward-looking statements, including, among others, risks
detailed from time to time in the Company's SEC reports, including
its Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended December 31, 2005 and
our other filings with the SEC. The Company undertakes no
obligation to publicly release the results of any revisions to
these forward-looking statements.
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