IXYS Introduces New 2.2kV ‘Wespack’ Rectifier Diode with Record Current Rating
January 19 2017 - 8:30AM
IXYS Corporation (NASDAQ:IXYS) an international power and IC
semiconductor company, today announced that its wholly owned UK
subsidiary, IXYS UK Westcode Ltd., introduced a new addition to its
‘Wespack’ rectifier diode portfolio. The new 2.2kV rectifier diode
is the first in a new package size, presenting the ultimate in
power rating for weight and volume, without compromising on quality
and reliability.
The new device comprises 50mm silicon wafer die
directly bonded to a metallic disc using IXYS UK’s most advanced
processing. The device is packaged in a low profile ‘Wespack’
outline. The structure offers both optimised transient thermal
conditions and overall robustness while limiting the overall
package size. The thermal capacity of the metal disc and its direct
fusion to the silicon enhances performance and presents excellent
transient thermal and surge current ratings, while the low profile
package minimises the thermal path from the silicon to the heat
sink. The optimised thermal resistance of the package allows for
maximum current ratings with an average current of 4295 amperes, at
a heat sink temperature of 55 degrees centigrade. The device has a
surge rating of 31,000 amperes and a maximum operating junction
temperature of 175 degrees centigrade.
“The new package offers an increase of more than
25% in current rating when compared to a standard 26mm thick
package with the same silicon content and is less than half the
package weight. This is the first of a full range of rectifier
diodes in this new outline and devices at 1500V, 2800V and 3500V
are planned. For advanced information on these devices please
contact the factory,” commented Frank Wakeman, IXYS UK’s Marketing
and Technical Support Manager.
Designations are W4295NK200 for the 2000V device
and W4295NK220 for the 2200V device. Typical applications include
front end rectifiers and bridges, DC power supplies, utilities and
chemical power supplies, particularly in applications where weight
and performance need to be optimised.
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 7200 Volts and 15,000
Amps. IXYS UK continues to supply high technology components
for a wide range of applications such as wind and solar energy,
welding, AC and DC motor drives for oil, marine and water treatment
facilities, uninterruptible power supplies, motor soft starters,
transportation, induction heating, mining equipment and many other
industrial applications.
About IXYS Corporation
Since its founding, IXYS Corporation has been
developing power semiconductors and mixed signal ICs to improve
power conversion efficiency, generate solar and wind power and
provide efficient motor control for industrial applications.
IXYS, and its subsidiary companies, offer a diversified product
base that addresses worldwide needs for power control in the
growing cleantech industries, renewable energy markets,
telecommunications, medical devices, transportation applications,
flexible displays and RF power.
Safe Harbor Statement
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that are not statements of historical fact, including the
performance, features 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 Form
10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended September 30, 2016. The Company
undertakes no obligation to publicly release the results of any
revisions to these forward-looking statements.
Contacts:
Frank Wakeman, IXYS UK Westcode Limited, Chippenham, SN15 1GE, United Kingdom. +44 (0)1249 444524
Ray Segall, IXYS Long Beach 562-296-6584 (US sales enquiries only)
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