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IXYS Releases 650V Ultra Junction X2-Class Power MOSFETs with Fast Body Diodes

Leiden, Netherlands and Milpitas, CA. February 9, 2016 - IXYS Corporation (NASDAQ: IXYS), a global manufacturer of power semiconductors and integrated circuits (ICs) for energy efficiency, power management, transportation, medical, and motor control applications, today announced an expansion of its Ultra Junction Power MOSFET product line: 650V X2-Class Power MOSFETs with fast body diodes. With on-resistance as low as 17 milliohms and current ratings ranging from 22A to 150A, these devices are optimized for soft-switching resonant-mode power conversion applications.

The intrinsic fast body diodes of the MOSFETs display very soft recovery characteristics, minimizing electromagnetic interference (EMI) especially in half or full-bridge switching topologies. With low reverse recovery charge and time, the body diodes can be utilized to make sure that all the energy are removed during high-speed switching to avoid device failure and achieve high efficiency.

Like other Ultra Junction MOSFETs from IXYS, these new devices have been developed using a proprietary process technology resulting in Power MOSFETs with significantly reduced on- resistance and gate charge. They also exhibit a superior dv/dt performance and are avalanche rated as well. Thanks to the positive temperature coefficient of their on-state resistance, they can be operated in parallel to meet higher current requirements.

Suitable applications include resonant-mode power supplies, high intensity discharge (HID) lamp ballast, AC and DC motor drives, DC-DC converters, robotic and servo control, battery chargers, 3-level solar inverters, LED lighting, and Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs).

These new 650V X2 Power MOSFETs with HiPerFET™ body diodes are available in the following international standard size packages: TO-220, TO-263, SOT-227, TO-247, PLUS247, TO-264, and PLUS264. Some example part numbers include IXFA22N65X2, IXFH46N65X2, IXFK120N65X2, and IXFN150N65X2, with drain current ratings of 22A, 34A, 120A, and 145A, respectively.

Additional product information can be obtained by visiting the IXYS website at http://www.ixys.com or by contacting the company directly.

About IXYS Corporation

IXYS Corporation makes and markets technology-driven products to improve power conversion efficiency, generate solar and wind power, and provide efficient motor control for industrial applications. IXYS offers a diversified product base that addresses worldwide needs for power control, electrical efficiency, renewable energy, telecommunications, medical devices, electronic displays, and RF power.

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