Published on: 13/02/2015 IXYS UK Westcode Ltd (now acquired by Littelfuse) announces a new pressure contact distributed gate thyristors with increased power density. This new fast thyristor with current rating 2075A is symmetrical blocking with Vdrm/Vrrm equal to 1200V and therefore suitable for both voltage and current fed applications.   New 1.2kV Distributed Gate Thyristor […]

Published on: 23/01/2015 IXYS UK Westcode Ltd. introduces two new 2.8kV pressure contact phase control thyristors with increased power density. The new improved designs offer up to 80% increase in average current rating over the established designs, while retaining the overall package footprint. The improvement in performance is achieved by maximising the die size and […]

Published on: 17/11/2014 Exciting news – we’re moving to a new purpose built factory   GD Rectifiers is pleased to announce that we are moving into a purpose built manufacturing facility on 01/12/14. The sustained growth in the business over the last few years has meant that we need more space and employees as we […]

Published on: 13/06/2014 IXYS Corporation (NASDAQ: IXYS), a leader in power semiconductors and integrated circuits technologies for energy efficient products used in power conversion and motor control applications, announces today the extension of its Triac-family for AC-Control applications. IXYS New High Performance DT-Triac™ Technology Platform This new IXYS Triac design is the combination of two […]

Published on: 29/05/2014 IXYS UK Westcode (now part of Littelfuse) announced today the launch of a new higher current device in its recently introduced 6.5kV press-pack IGBT product family. The new 6.5kV device is asymmetrical blocking with a fully rated anti-parallel diode included within the package. DC collector current rating is 900A with a repetitive […]

IXYS UK announced today the launch of a new 6.5kV press pack IGBT

Published on: 13/09/2013 IXYS UK Westcode has introduced two new 32mm die pressure contact phase control thyristors with current ratings of 530A and 795A and voltage from 1400V to 2500V. These new larger die sizes offer improved performance when compared to established parts in the same overall mechanical footprint. Phase Control Thyristors The devices include […]

Published on: 12/08/2013 IXYS UK Westcode Ltd. has introduced a 500A, 2.5KV GTO (gate turn-off) thyristor in a new smaller package The new GTO thyristor rated at 500A & 2.5kV is based on IXYS UK’s established S0500KC device; the die design has the same active area and performance, but with an improved termination design which […]

Published on: 14/06/2013 New IXYS Press-pack IGBT’s With a track record spanning more than 10 years as a leading innovator in press-pack IGBT technology, IXYS UK now owned by Littelfuse is proud to offer their range of 2.5kV and 4.5kV devices featuring the latest generation chipset offering improved SOA. This advanced technology is based on […]

Published on: 07/05/2013 IXYS UK Westcode Ltd has added a new higher voltage rectifier diode to the dual isolated base module product portfolio. The diodes, rated at up to 3600 volt, are encapsulated in the industry standard 5.87 inch (149mm) x  2.36 inch (60mm) base plate housing. Dual Isolated Base Rectifier Modules The diodes have […]

Published on: 25/04/2013 IXYS UK Westcode Ltd. has launched a new addition to its 83mm die phase control thyristors product group. The thyristors, rated at 2200 volt, are the latest introduction to this new product group that uses an integrated die construction and improved package design for better electromechanical and thermal performances. Phase Control Thyristors […]

Published on: 01/04/2013   Cooper Bussmann Fuses GD Rectifiers is pleased to announce a distribution agreement with Cooper Bussmann. We will be offering technical support and stocking their British Standard BS88 and Square Body range of fuses. In addition to high speed semiconductor fuses, GD Rectifiers can support and supply the complete range of Bussmann […]

Published on: 08/03/2013 GD Rectifiers is please to announce the availability of the new IXYS range of 650V XPT™ Trench IGBTs. These are highly efficient low on-state voltage IGBTs The current ratings of devices in the new product family range from 30A to 200A at a high temperature of 110°C. With on-stage voltages as low […]

Published on: 28/05/2012 Telcon is a world leader in the field of soft magnetic cores and components including open and closed loop Hall effect current sensors and transducers. A major part of the modern business is magnetic components for applications ranging from current measurement and sensing, for drives, controls, UPS, and inverters.   Telcon offers […]

Published on: 26/03/2012 IXYS have announced that they are rebranding Westcode to IXYS UK. From the 1/4/12 the print details on all standard parts will change from “WESTCODE” to “IXYS-UK” and they will include the IXYS Logo.   New IXYS UK logo Both IXYS and IXYS UK Westcode has since been acquired by Littelfuse. For […]

Published on: 28/06/2011 Semikron have released the new SKYPER 32, SKYPER 42 and SKYPER 52 dual IGBT drivers. SKYPER Dual IGBT Drivers The mean time between failure is 3 x higher than standard driver technology. EMC with unique interlayer connection and short pulse suppression. Customised plug and play adapter boards. Driving 600V, 1200V and 1700V […]