Microcontrollers are designed to handle only low voltage and current signals on their input and outputs. So how does one control and drive a high wattage load such as an electric heater using an MCU? One of the easiest and most efficient ways is to use a Solid-State Relay (SSR). An SSR allows you to […]
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Pulse generator optimized high impedance capacitive loads
IXYS Corporation announced today the introduction of the PVX-4000-2kV-EX +/- 2000 V Pulse Generator by its IXYS Colorado division. The PVX-4000-2kV-EX is an air-cooled, high voltage pulse generator optimized for high impedance capacitive loads. It is well-suited for driving extraction grids and deflection plates for electrostatic modulation of particle beams in time-of-flight mass spectrometers and accelerators. Its […]
Littelfuse acquires IXYS power and IC supplier
Littelfuse, Inc.and IXYS Corporation today announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement under which Littelfuse will acquire all of the outstanding shares of IXYS in a cash and stock transaction. The transaction represents an equity value of approximately $750 million and enterprise value of $655 million. (1) Under the terms of the agreement, each IXYS stockholder […]
Smart, single-pole SSR enhances robustness of relay applications
IXYS Integrated Circuits Division (ICD), Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of IXYS Corporation announced the immediate production release of the CPC1511, a current limiting 1-Form-A normally open Solid State Relay (SSR) that replaces electromechanical devices while enhancing the performance of switching applications. The 230V CPC1511 is manufactured with an optically isolated control input, and an […]
Rectifier diodes offer reverse voltage of 1600V and current rating of 50 A
IXYS Corporation announces the expansion of its portfolio with a new Input Rectifier technology that combines high electrical performance and high dynamic ruggedness. High-performance rectifiers, above the 1000V range, utilizing highly reliable planar proprietary technology have been core to IXYS’ worldwide leadership in bipolar power products. Recent trends in the power electronics industry lead to […]
Top power electronics threads on EDAboard.com – May
(editor’s note: Intrigued by these power electronics problems? Have a question or another solution? Then click the “Read more” link and follow the conversation on EDAboard.com or log in to EDAboard and participate in the power electronics forum threads.) Common mode noise mitigation in offline power supplies – In offline power supplies, common mode emissions […]
Cortex M0 32-bit MCU features built-in 3-phase PWM generator for motor drive applications
Zilog, a wholly-owned subsidiary of IXYS Corporation, that specializes in application specific microcontroller (MCU) solutions for the industrial, telecommunication, automotive, and consumer markets, today announced the Z32F0642 – a new Cortex-M0 32-bit MCU. A cost-effective and high-performance microcontroller that is ideal for motor control applications, this product family expands Zilog’s portfolio of ZNEO32! 32-bit products. […]
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More power IC technologies challenge design decisions
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Three new very high current rectifier diodes for megawatt applications with increased higher power rating
IXYS Corporation (NASDAQ: IXYS), an international power and IC semiconductor company, has announced that its wholly owned UK subsidiary, IXYS UK Westcode Ltd., has added three new voltage…
650V X2-class power MOSFETs with fast body diodes
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, has announced an…
