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MILPITAS, Calif. & BIEL, Switzerland--([ BUSINESS WIRE ])--Zilog, the legendary MCU Company and a wholly owned subsidiary of IXYS Corporation (NASDAQ:IXYS), today introduced the aZAURAa technology. ZAURA is a wireless MCU based platform for wireless connectivity and control for lighting systems in offices, schools, factories and other facilities. Lighting is a major energy consumer worldwide, and it has been an economical and environmental goal to reduce and eliminate wasted energy. The ZAURA technology dims the lights based on ambient light, and turns off the light when the space is not occupied.

"It is also readily configured for HVAC applications, where Heating, Ventilation and Air-Conditioning in a given space are controlled based on occupancy."

IXYS and Zilog, being major players in the power management and energy efficiency market place, collaborated in developing ZAURA, specifically for lighting. The first step in this initiative has been to provide an occupancy-based lighting control for the large installed base of fluorescent lights (aFLa) in the market worldwide. Zilog integrated motion-based occupancy sensors to control FL via the aStartera canister which is common in Europe, the Middle East and Asia.

aBy creating asmart startersa with Zilogas MCU and IXYSa power MOSFET, the starter extinguishes the FL, turning it off when it senses an empty space. It has been quite a challenge to master this unique technology of software, hardware and high voltage circuitry. We did it for FL systems thereby giving the ability to turn off light above certain areas, like cubicles, when no person is there. The ZAURA platform can be readily used for all lighting technology, including LED based lights,a commented Mike Speckman, Zilogas Vice President of Sales. aIt is also readily configured for HVAC applications, where Heating, Ventilation and Air-Conditioning in a given space are controlled based on occupancy.a

Zilog designed its new ZAURA RF Lighting System which operates in the 868 MHz ISM bands for European frequencies. The ZAURA intelligent lighting system connects the existing FL fixtures wirelessly with sensors then detects occupancy along with levels of available daylight. The result is that lighting will only be activated when necessary. This results in immediate energy saving efficiency along with incredibility easy installation for existing FL systems.

This Lighting System was developed for buildings like schools and high occupancy areas for an intelligent energy saving lighting system. The system consists of a main sensing unit and operates wirelessly, communicating with each individual lighting fixture. ZAURA also detects the level of natural daylight in the room and when there is sufficient daylight detected, the system can either dim the lighting as needed, or turn off certain light fixtures automatically when the specified light levels are detected. Zilog is currently working with customers in Europe in installing this new lighting system into multiple local schools where they expect to see reduced energy consumption for lights.

aThe new ZAURA Lighting System is well suited for existing FL installations enabling improved energy efficiency without doing expensive retrofit into the building. This new system can achieve immediate improvement to energy efficiencies with a low initial investment while also provide a fast ROI. We are currently working with customers in Europe, installing this new lighting system into multiple local schools and factories to reduce energy consumption for lights,a said Steve Darrough, Zilogas Vice President of Marketing.

For more information, visit [ www.zilog.com ].

About Zilog, Inc.

Zilog is a trusted supplier of application-specific, embedded system-on-chip (SoC) solutions for the industrial and consumer markets. From its roots as an award-winning architect in the microprocessor and microcontroller industry, Zilog has evolved its expertise beyond core silicon to include SoCs, single board computers, application specific software stacks and development tools that allow embedded designers quick time to market in areas such as energy management, monitoring and metering, motor control and motion detection. Zilog is an IXYS company. For more information, visit our websites at [ http://www.ixys.com ], and [ http://www.zilog.com ].

About IXYS Corporation

IXYS Corporation makes and markets technology-driven products to improve power conversion efficiency, generate solar and wind power and provide efficient motor control for industrial applications. IXYS offers a diversified product base that addresses worldwide needs for power control, electrical efficiency, renewable energy, telecommunications, medical devices, electronic displays and RF power.

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Any statements contained in this press release that are not statements of historical fact, including the performance, features 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, 2011. The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly release the results of any revisions to these forward-looking statements.

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