Future Electronics Offers Immediate Availability of XPT IGBT Products from IXYS

Montreal, Quebec ( beforeitsnews ) May 9, 2013 – Future Electronics, a global leading distributor of electronic components, announces immediate availability of XPT IGBT products from IXYS Corporation.

IXYS has expanded its benchmark XPT IGBT product line with new 600 V discrete additions. These new discrete IGBTs are tailored to address market demands for highly rugged, low loss semiconductor devices that offer the ability to be easily configured in parallel. The featured devices demonstrate superior performance and exceptional ruggedness in applications such as power inverters, uninterruptible power supplies, motor drives, switch mode power supplies, power factor correction circuits, battery chargers, welding machines, and lamp ballasts.

Initial release of these new discrete XPT IGBTs includes devices that are available with current ratings from 100 to 210 A. Developed using IXYS’ extreme light PT (XPT) design platform, these new devices feature excellent electrical characteristics, which include low typical Vcesat as low as 1.8 V, low typical current fall times (tfi as low as 42n s), and low typical turn-off energy per pulse values (Eoff as low as 0.33 mJ). In addition, they demonstrate exceptional ruggedness during switching and under short circuit conditions, establishing a new benchmark in device ruggedness. This is achieved through a 10 us short circuit safe operating area (SCSOA), dynamic avalanche ratings, and a square reverse bias safe operating area (RBSOA) rated up to the device’s blocking voltage. Furthermore, these devices feature an extended forward bias safe operating area (FBSOA), allowing for a “wider operating window” as dictated by the power limitations of the device, resulting in improved ruggedness and reliability.

IXYS XPT IGBTs are available in two distinctive speed classifications: the B3 and C3 Classes respectively. The B3 and C3 speed classifications offer designers a more flexible approach to device selection regarding critical requirements such as switching frequency, saturation voltage, and cost. B3-Class devices feature an excellent balance between conduction and switching losses and are optimized for hard switching frequencies from 10 to 30 kHz. C3-Class devices are optimized for minimal switching losses and are recommended for hard switching frequencies from 20 to 60 kHz.

Applications include power inverters, UPS, SMPS, PFC, battery chargers, welding machines, lamp ballasts, motor drives, and more. These devices are in stock with immediate availability through Future Electronics website.

For more information about XPT IGBT products, along with access to the world’s largest available-to-sell inventory, visit www.FutureElectronics.com.

About Future Electronics

Future Electronics is a world class leader and innovator in the distribution and marketing of electronic components. Having served the electronics industry for over 40 years, Future Electronics is uniquely positioned as the only truly global distributor of electronic components supporting customers of all sizes. Future Electronics currently operates in 169 locations in 42 countries in the Americas, Europe and Asia, with its corporate headquarters in Montreal, Canada. www.FutureElectronics.com

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