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IXYS Applications by GD Rectifiers
IXYS Corporation develops technology driven semiconductor products to improve power conversion efficiency, generate clean energy and provide advanced products.They service over 2,500 companies in the aerospace/defense, communications, consumers, green energy, industrial, lighting/display, medical, power management and transportation sectors.
IXYS applications are divided by the major market segments listed below:
AEROSPACE/DEFENSE
IXYS launched three GaAs and GaN based high linearity RF power amplifiers for use in telemetry, point to point wireless and military communications.
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COMMUNICATIONS
IXYS manufacture CPC7514Z Quad High Voltage Isolated Analog Switch Array which is designed to provide access to high voltage networks.
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CONSUMER
LDS8991, an innovative inductor-less, high efficiency 1.2A WLED driver for photo flash applications including digital cameras, video cameras and smart phones.
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GREEN ENERGY
IXYS’ Wespack Thyristors offer the same maximised power ratings for weight and volume, but in an industry standard 1” thick package. These thyristors are normally used in wind power converters.
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INDUSTRIAL
Rugged 500V and 600V PolarP3 power MOSFETs for power factor correction circuits, switch-mode power supplies, UPS, motor drives, DC-DC converters, robotic and servo control.
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LIGHTING/DISPLAY
LDS8763, an inductor-based, high efficiency, 6-channel white LED (‘WLED’) driver for backlight LED lighting of LCD displays and indoor or outdoor LED lighting.
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MEDICAL
CPC1966, an AC solid state switch utilising dual optically isolated power SCRs as an alterative to discrete optocoupler and Triac circuits. For use in medical equipment.
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POWER MANAGEMENT
Z16MiniZ28 Module is a dual inline pin “stamp” module designed to quickly develop prototypes, proofs of concept and products for power management.
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TRANSPORTATION
IXYS provided power semi assemblies for expansion of the London Underground, Sub-Surface Railway and Network Rail’s South East infrastructure.
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GD Rectifiers are an official Distributor for both IXYS and IXYS UK Westcode. They stock a wide range of IXYS semiconductor components, including: Diodes, IGBTs, MOSFETs, Rectifiers, Thyristors, IGBT Gate Drivers and the IXYS RF Power range.
For further information on the IXYS product range available from GD Rectifiers, please call: 01444 243 452 or email: enquiries@gdrectifiers.co.uk.
GD Rectifiers is a Global Manufacturer and Distributor of products, services and solutions to commercial and industrial users of power electronic components.
Established in 1964, GD Rectifiers has over 50 years of extensive experience across a large range of markets, specialising in new and current technologies for industrial power control applications. An extensive product offering has built GD Rectifiers exceptional reputation as the go-to power specialist with innovative experience across: Aviation, Automotive, Rail, Medical, Industrial and Electronics markets.
GD Rectifiers have extensive experience in the rail industry and are RISQS Qualified.
GD Rectifiers are an ISO 9001:2015 registered company that design and develop bespoke power semiconductor assemblies to control voltage, current and frequency for international industrial markets.
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