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IXYS Introduces New 800V Optically Isolated AC Power Switch
Utilizing Dual-Power SCR Outputs
The CPC1964B has 5kV of Isolation in an 8-Pin Power SOIC Package
Beverly, MA – July 17, 2014. IXYS Integrated Circuits Division (ICD), Inc., a wholly owned
subsidiary of IXYS Corporation (NASDAQ: IXYS), announced the availability of the
CPC1964B, an AC Solid State Switch utilizing dual power SCR outputs. This device also
includes zero-cross turn-on circuitry and is specified with a blocking voltage of 800Vp.
In addition, the tightly controlled zero-cross circuitry ensures low noise switching of AC loads
by minimizing the generation of transients. The optically coupled input and output circuits
provide 5000Vrms of isolation between the control and load circuits. As a result, the CPC1964B
is well suited for industrial environments where electromagnetic interference would disrupt the
operation of plant facility communication and control systems.
The 8-Pin Power SOIC enables 800Vp of blocking voltage and 5kV of isolation; 12.5mm of
external creepage distance can be achieved with the appropriate layout. The CPC1964B is
approved to UL508 for General loads. The approval allows for operation at 1.5Arms on AC
lines rated between 20Vrms to 280Vrms.
Typical applications include programmable controls, power control panels, remote switching,
gas pump electronics, powerline communication, powerline control and power meters.
About IXYS ICD and IXYS Corporation
IXYS Integrated Circuits Division, (ICD), a leader in the design and manufacture of solid state
relays and high voltage integrated circuits, is a wholly owned subsidiary of IXYS Corporation.
IXYS Corporation develops and markets primarily high performance power semiconductor
devices that are used in controlling and converting electrical power efficiently in power systems
for the telecommunication and internet infrastructure, motor drives, medical systems and
transportation. IXYS also serves its markets with a combination of digital and analog integrated
circuits, power systems and RF GaAs and GaN based products. Additional information about
IXYS Integrated Circuits Division, Zilog and IXYS may be found at www.ixysic.com,
www.zilog.com and www.ixys.com.
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Company's SEC reports, including its Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2014. The
Company undertakes no obligation to publicly release the results of any revisions to these
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