Published on: 12/10/2015 Introducing IXYS UK Westcode’s new range of isolated base modules IXYS UK Westcode Ltd. introduces a new range of smaller footprint pressure contact construction isolated base modules. This new product group includes 30 new products comprising dual thyristor and diodes, plus diode/thyristor combinations; with voltage ratings from 1400V to 3600V and current […]

IXYS UK Westcode introduces two new 6kV pressure contact rectifier diodes with current ratings of 2830A and 3090A.

IXYS UK Westcode introduces a new 4.2kA, 6kV pressure contact rectifier diode, in a fully hermetic ceramic package with copper electrodes

Published on: 07/04/2015 IXYS UK Westcode Ltd. introduces new 3.6kV pressure contact phase control thyristors with increased power density. The new improved design offers up to 52% increase in average current rating over the established designs, while retaining the overall package footprint. Pressure contact phase control thyristor The improvement in performance is achieved by maximising […]

Published on: 27/03/2015 IXYS announces new 2000V Power MOSFETs IXYS Corporation (NASDAQ: IXYS), a manufacturer of power semiconductors and integrated circuits for energy efficiency, power management, and motor control applications, announces an expansion of its high-voltage Power MOSFET product portfolio: 2000V N-Channel Power MOSFETs. With a current rating of 1A, they are specifically designed for […]

Published on: 20/03/2015 IXYS UK Westcode Ltd. announces the re-launch of a 7kA welding diode in industry standard 8.5mm low profile ceramic package.  The 200V to 400V device has been re-engineered to meet the demanding needs of the application, while retaining an acceptable balance against the cost of manufacture.   New 7kA welding diode The […]

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: 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 […]