IXYS Expands Its GenX3 IGBT Family To 600V
MILPITAS, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--IXYS Corporation (NASDAQ:IXYS - News) announces the expansion of its family of GenX3™ Insulated Gate Bipolar Transistors (IGBTs) to 600 volts. Manufactured using IXYS' robust HDMOS IGBT process, these medium speed IGBTs are optimized for high current applications requiring soft switching frequencies upwards of 200 kHz and hard switching frequencies of 40 kHz. These devices utilize IXYS proven Punch-Through (PT) technology providing higher surge current capabilities, lower saturation voltage and lower energy losses offering designers a new viable option for switching applications at the 600V range.
These devices will also be co-packed with IXYS' high performance HiPerFREDTM ultra-fast diodes offering excellent fast recovery due to low reverse recovery charge (Qrr), further improving power switching performance. The square reverse bias safe operating area (RBSOA) featured in the 600V GenX3TM IGBT improves maximum clamped inductive load current allowing the device to safely operate in snubberless hard switching applications.
GenX3TM 600V IGBTs bring many technical benefits and cost savings to a large number of applications particularly in the area of welding, motor drive and induction heating. Common applications include power factor correction circuits, uninterruptible power supply systems, switch-mode power supplies, (Induction, DC, BLDC) motor drives, high frequency inverters, solar power inverters and battery chargers.
Products are offered in various standard packages, including the full spectrum of surface mount and discrete packages (TO-263 to TO-268, TO-220 to SOT-227) with collector current ratings from 28A to 200A. They will also be offered in IXYS' ISOPLUSTM packaging providing high isolation capability (up to 2500V) and superior thermal performance. Initial device offerings include part numbers IXGH28N60B3D1, IXGH36N60B3D1, IXGH48N60B3, IXGH56N60B3D1, IXGX64N60B3D1, IXGH72N60B3, and IXGN200N60B3. Additional information may be obtained by visiting IXYS' website at http://www.ixys.com, or by contacting the company directly.
About IXYS Corporation
Since its inception in 1983, IXYS Corporation has been developing technology-driven products 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, electrical efficiency, renewable energy, telecommunications, medical devices, flexible displays and RF power.
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