Mar 26, 2009 08:30 ET
Westcode Introduces New 6.5kV Phase Control Thyristor For High Power Applications Including Renewable Energy Generators
BIEL, Switzerland --(Business Wire)-- Mar 26, 2009
IXYS Corporation (NASDAQ:IXYS) announced that its wholly owned UK
subsidiary, Westcode Semiconductors Limited, has launched a new 6.5kV
phase control thyristor for “mega-watts” power applications. The new
device is optimised for low forward conduction loss, has a nominal RMS
current rating of 1695A and a surge current rating of 10.5kA. The device
is encapsulated in a 47mm (1.85”) pole face hermetic pressure contact
package using Westcode’s advanced alloy free process.
The new phase control device is optimised for very low on-state voltage,
when compared to similar devices in the same voltage class, with a
forward volt drop of 2.0 Volts at 1000A. This new thyristor is part of
IXYS’ global strategy of introducing power semiconductors that improve
the energy efficiency of electrical power systems. The low conduction
loss makes the device ideal for line frequency applications such as
front-end rectification as well as all controlled rectifier applications
up to a few hundred hertz. Other applications for which the device is
ideally suited include: DC drives, load commutated inverters and
excitation equipment, power and motor control for electrical trains,
high power generators, UPS’s and renewable energy applications,
including solar power generators and wind turbine generators.
The optimisation of the conduction losses achieves lowest system losses
and minimises the cooling requirements for applications up to 2.3kV line
voltage. At higher system voltages, where devices are required to
operate in series, Westcode recommends the use of its comprehensive
range of medium voltage thyristors, such as the K0769. The new phase
control device is also ideal for use in crowbars, particularly for
traction, in applications up to 1500V DC.
The devices are available in two voltage classes and two package
options: N0845NC600 & N0845NC650, which are rated at 6.0kV & 6.5kV,
respectively, and housed in a 26mm (1”) thick package and N0845NG600 &
N0845NG650, which are rated at 6.0kV & 6.5kV, respectively, and housed
in a 35mm (1.38”) thick package.
For data sheets please go to the Westcode website at www.westcode.com
or please contact us at (email: WSL.sales@westcode.com)
or telephone: +44 (0) 1249 444524 for quotation.
About Westcode
Located in Chippenham, England, Westcode Semiconductors Ltd is a leading
manufacturer of very high power thyristors, SCRs and rectifiers ranging
up to 6500 Volts and 15,000 Amps. Westcode continues to supply high
technology components for a wide range of applications such as welding,
AC and DC drives, rectifier supplies, uninterruptible power supplies,
motor soft starts, transportation, induction heating, power
conditioning, high energy physics and many other industrial uses.
About IXYS Corporation
Since its inception in 1983, IXYS Corporation has been developing
technology-driven products to improve power conversion efficiency,
generate solar and wind power and provide efficient motor control for
industrial applications. IXYS, and its subsidiary companies, offer a
diversified product base that addresses worldwide needs for power
control, electrical efficiency, renewable energy, telecommunications,
medical devices, flexible displays and RF power.
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Westcode Semiconductors Ltd, Chippenham
Frank Wakeman, +44 (0)1249
444524
or
IXYS, Long Beach
Ray Segall, 562-595-6971
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US Sales Enquiries only)