IXYS Expands its GenX3(TM) IGBT Family to 600V

MILPITAS, Calif.--(Business Wire)--
IXYS Corporation (NASDAQ:IXYS) announces the expansion of its
family of GenX3(TM) Insulated Gate Bipolar Transistors (IGBTs) to 600
volts. Manufactured using IXYS' robust HDMOS IGBT process, these
medium speed IGBTs are optimized for high current applications
requiring soft switching frequencies upwards of 200 kHz and hard
switching frequencies of 40 kHz. These devices utilize IXYS proven
Punch-Through (PT) technology providing higher surge current
capabilities, lower saturation voltage and lower energy losses
offering designers a new viable option for switching applications at
the 600V range.

These devices will also be co-packed with IXYS' high performance
HiPerFRED(TM) ultra-fast diodes offering excellent fast recovery due
to low reverse recovery charge (Qrr), further improving power
switching performance. The square reverse bias safe operating area
(RBSOA) featured in the 600V GenX3(TM) IGBT improves maximum clamped
inductive load current allowing the device to safely operate in
snubberless hard switching applications.

GenX3(TM) 600V IGBTs bring many technical benefits and cost
savings to a large number of applications particularly in the area of
welding, motor drive and induction heating. Common applications
include power factor correction circuits, uninterruptible power supply
systems, switch-mode power supplies, (Induction, DC, BLDC) motor
drives, high frequency inverters, solar power inverters and battery
chargers.

Products are offered in various standard packages, including the
full spectrum of surface mount and discrete packages (TO-263 to
TO-268, TO-220 to SOT-227) with collector current ratings from 28A to
200A. They will also be offered in IXYS' ISOPLUS(TM) packaging
providing high isolation capability (up to 2500V) and superior thermal
performance. Initial device offerings include part numbers
IXGH28N60B3D1, IXGH36N60B3D1, IXGH48N60B3, IXGH56N60B3D1,
IXGX64N60B3D1, IXGH72N60B3, and IXGN200N60B3. Additional information
may be obtained by visiting IXYS' website at http://www.ixys.com, or
by contacting the company directly.

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.

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-K for the year
ended March 31, 2008. The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly
release the results of any revisions to these forward-looking
statements.

IXYS Corporation
Ronnie Ganitano, 408-457-9000

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