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Clare Introduces The First Optically Isolated SCR AC-Power Relay With Zero-Cross Circuitry In The Unique i4-PAC Package

^{Published on 2011-01-18 10:05:20 - Market Wire}
 

BEVERLY, Mass.--([ BUSINESS WIRE ])--Clare, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of IXYS Corporation (NASDAQ:IXYS) announces the availability of the CPC1998, 5Arms AC Power Relay. The CPC1998, an AC solid state switch utilizing dual optically isolated power SCRs, is an integrated alternative to discrete optocoupler and Triac circuits. The device provides a load voltage switching capability up to 800Vp. In addition the zero-cross circuitry ensures AC load switching while minimizing the generation of Radio Frequency Interference (RFI) emissions.

Optically coupled circuitry provides exceptional noise immunity and 2500Vrms of isolation between the low voltage control and the high voltage output. Additionally, the 150Amp surge rating enables the CPC1998 to handle a variety of resistive and reactive loads. As a result, the robust CPC1998 is well suited for industrial environments where electromagnetic interference would disrupt facility operations.

The CPC1998 comes in the unique i4-PAC package pioneered by IXYS which allows Clarea™s Solid State Relays (SSRs) to achieve the highest load current and power ratings. This package features a unique IXYS process in which the silicon chips are soft soldered onto the Direct Copper Bond (DCB) ceramic substrate instead of the traditional copper leadframe. The DCB ceramic substrate, the same as used in high power modules, not only provides 2500Vrms isolation but also very low thermal resistance (0.35C/W).

Minimum input control current to the input infrared LED for switching is 5mA. Applications include:power management,motor control, heat coil control, valve and solenoid control, robotics, IT and server power supplies, medical equipment, railroad and traffic controls, consumer electronics, industrial controls, and test and measurement equipment. The CPC1998, available in the i4-PAC package, is a UL 508 Recognized component for industrial control equipment.

aThis product from Clare expands the family of power SSRs that can be used with the Zilog (also an IXYS company) family of MCUs for power management applications in order to control power to loads. It is of special importance for energy saving applications to reduce the power consumption in systems by turning off the power to loads as needed,a commented Dr. Nathan Zommer, CEO of IXYS Corporation.

For more information, visit our website: [ www.clare.com ], or contact: [ info@clare.com ], or contact your local sales representative: [ http://www.clare.com/home/pages.nsf/locate.rep ] or visit [ http://www.clare.com/Products/PowerRelays.htm ] for datasheets.

About Clare and IXYS Corporation

Clare, Inc., a leader in the design and manufacture of solid state relays and high voltage integrated circuits, is a wholly owned subsidiary of IXYS Corporation. IXYS Corporation develops and markets primarily high performance power semiconductor devices that are used in controlling and converting electrical power efficiently in power systems for the telecommunication internet infrastructure, motor drives, medical systems, solar energy, wind energy, electrical generators and transportation. IXYS also serves its markets with a combination of digital and analog integrated circuits, RF power products and power subsystems including application-specific, embedded system-on-chip (SoC) solutions for the industrial and consumer markets manufactured by its wholly owned subsidiary, Zilog, Inc. Additional information about Clare, IXYS and Zilog may be found at [ www.clare.com ], [ www.ixys.com ] and [ www.zilog.com ].

Safe Harbor Statement

Any statements contained in this press release that are not statements of historical fact, including the performance, rating, availability, reliability and suitability of products for various applications, may be deemed to be forward-looking statements. There are a number of important factors that could cause the results of IXYS to differ materially from those indicated by these forward-looking statements, including, among others, risks detailed from time to time in the Company's SEC reports, including its Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2010. The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly release the results of any revisions to these forward-looking statements.

OptoMOS® is a registered trademark of Clare, Inc.

For more information visit our website: [ www.clare.com ] or contact: [ info@clare.com ].