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IXYS Introduces a New Optimised 2.8kV Phase Control Thyristor With Higher Power Rating, More Power Less Package

LEIDEN, Netherlands & CHIPPENHAM, England--(BUSINESS WIRE)--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 2.8kV pressure contact phase control thyristor with increased power density. This new optimised design maximises the die to package ratio to give up to 25% increase in average current rating over established designs while retaining the same overall package mechanical footprint.