IXYS Introduces New Linear Power MOSFETs.SANTA CLARA Santa Clara, city, Cuba Santa Clara (sän`tä klä`rä), city (1994 est. pop. 217,000), capital of Villa Clara prov., central Cuba. , Calif. -- IXYS Corporation (NASDAQ NASDAQ in full National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations U.S. market for over-the-counter securities. Established in 1971 by the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD), NASDAQ is an automated quotation system that reports on :IXYS) announces the release of a new family of 500V to 1200V Linear Power MOSFETs incorporating a proprietary cell design that significantly improves ruggedness and power dissipation capabilities. This new family of Power MOSFETs uses cutting edge technology to provide unprecedented performance in applications requiring precision and consistency during linear operation, consistent with IXYS' Power MOSFET market leadership position. Unlike normal MOSFET (Metal Oxide Semiconductor Field Effect Transistor) The most popular and widely used type of field effect transistor (see FET). MOSFETs are either NMOS (n-channel) or PMOS (p-channel) transistors, which are fabricated as individually packaged operation where the transistor functions like an on/off switch, linear applications subject the MOSFET to high thermal stress due to the simultaneous occurrence of high drain voltage and current. This is why Trench and other planar MOSFET technologies are not recommended for linear operation. However, the new Linear MOSFETs are designed to meet these robust conditions mainly required by the consumer and industrial markets. Common applications include linear power supplies, class A amplifiers See amplifier classes. , electronic loads, programmable resistors and motor control. Optimizations were made to the fundamental planar cell design in order to maximize the power dissipation capabilities of this Linear Power MOSFET family. The Forward Bias Safe Operating Area For power semiconductor device (such as BJT, MOSFET, thyristor or IGBT) a safe operating area (SOA) is defined as the voltage and current conditions over which the device can be expected to operate without self-damage. (FBSOA FBSOA Forward Biased Safe-Operating Area ) characteristic is one such targeted parameter that was optimized, which essentially allowed for a larger operating "window" as dictated by the power limitations of the device. This extended power window translates to improved ruggedness and power dissipation capabilities during the high thermal stress conditions posed by the linear operating environment In computing, an operating environment is the environment in which users run programs, whether in a command line interface, such as in MS-DOS or the Unix shell, or in a graphical user interface, such as in the Macintosh operating system. . IXYS provides a wide selection of Linear Power MOSFETs. Voltages include 500V, 1000V and 1200V, while currents range from 17A to 62A. These Power MOSFETs are offered in a number of different packages including the standard TO-247 and a variety of "plus" sizes. These new devices are also compatible with IXYS ISOPLUS packages, which provide integral backside case isolation. The IXTK46N50L (500V, 46A, Rdson = 0.18Ohms) and IXTN17N120L (1200V, 17A, Rdson = 0.99Ohms) are just some examples of new Linear Power MOSFETs with superior electrical and thermal performance. About IXYS IXYS is a global leader in power semiconductors, gate drive ICs and RF power devices. With over 20 year's experience, IXYS products are designed to meet the demands of the power market for best-in-class performance, quality and reliability. IXYS product information can be obtained at www.ixys.com. IXYS develops and markets primarily high performance power and RF semiconductors and control ICs that are used in controlling and converting electrical power efficiently in power systems for telecommunication infrastructure, motor drives, medical systems and transportation. IXYS also serves emerging markets with digital and analog ICs that control flat panel displays A thin display screen for computer and TV usage. The first flat panels appeared on laptop computers in the mid-1980s, and the LCD technology became the standard. Stand-alone LCD screens became available for desktop computers in the mid-1990s and exceeded sales of CRTs for the first time , medical instruments and telecommunication products. Safe Harbor Safe Harbor 1. A legal provision to reduce or eliminate liability as long as good faith is demonstrated. 2. A form of shark repellent implemented by a target company acquiring a business that is so poorly regulated that the target itself is less attractive. Statement Any statements contained in this press release that are not statements of historical fact, including the performance, rating, benefits, reliability, 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 Annual Report on Form 10-K Form 10-K A report required by the SEC from exchange-listed companies that provides for annual disclosure of certain financial information. Form 10-K See 10-K. for the year ended March 31, 2006. The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly release the results of any revisions to these forward-looking statements. Additional information may be obtained by visiting IXYS website at http://www.ixys.com, or by contacting the company directly. |
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