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GD Rectifiers are pleased to announce the launch of IXYS UK Westcode Ltd.’s new 7.2kV rectifier diode

GD Rectifiers are proud to announce the launch of the new ultra low temperature electrolytic capacitor

Published on: 07/06/2016 GD Rectifiers is happy to announce the introduction of a range of Aluminium Housed, insulated resistors suitable for direct heatsink mounting.   New Range of Resistors Values Range from 5‐100kΩ and are wound for Maximum High Pulse Capability. For more details, please see our website by clicking here. For the full flyer, […]

Published on: 18/11/2015 Various connection technologies, wide output power range and highest efficiency are features combined today in SEMIKRON silicon carbide power modules. Both hybrid and full SiC modules are currently available in four different packages, utilising the unique features of each package. Silicon Carbide Power Modules Key Features 1. Increased switching frequencies enable optimisation […]

Published on: 12/10/2015 Introducing IXYS UK Westcode’s new range of isolated base modules IXYS UK Westcode Ltd. introduces a new range of smaller footprint pressure contact construction isolated base modules. This new product group includes 30 new products comprising dual thyristor and diodes, plus diode/thyristor combinations; with voltage ratings from 1400V to 3600V and current […]

IXYS UK Westcode introduces two new 6kV pressure contact rectifier diodes with current ratings of 2830A and 3090A.

IXYS UK Westcode introduces a new 4.2kA, 6kV pressure contact rectifier diode, in a fully hermetic ceramic package with copper electrodes

Published on: 07/04/2015 IXYS UK Westcode Ltd. introduces new 3.6kV pressure contact phase control thyristors with increased power density. The new improved design offers up to 52% increase in average current rating over the established designs, while retaining the overall package footprint. Pressure contact phase control thyristor The improvement in performance is achieved by maximising […]

Published on: 27/03/2015 IXYS announces new 2000V Power MOSFETs IXYS Corporation (NASDAQ: IXYS), a manufacturer of power semiconductors and integrated circuits for energy efficiency, power management, and motor control applications, announces an expansion of its high-voltage Power MOSFET product portfolio: 2000V N-Channel Power MOSFETs. With a current rating of 1A, they are specifically designed for […]

Published on: 20/03/2015 IXYS UK Westcode Ltd. announces the re-launch of a 7kA welding diode in industry standard 8.5mm low profile ceramic package.  The 200V to 400V device has been re-engineered to meet the demanding needs of the application, while retaining an acceptable balance against the cost of manufacture.   New 7kA welding diode The […]

Published on: 23/02/2015 Job opportunity – We’re looking for a CNC Mill Operator/Setter/Programmer to join our team, required due to company expansion Job Opportunity CNC MILL OPERATOR/SETTER/PROGRAMMER required due to company expansion. Heidenhain control programming experience preferred. Full time position with a competitive salary and good conditions in our new purpose built factory. Other duties […]

Published on: 13/02/2015 IXYS UK Westcode Ltd (now acquired by Littelfuse) announces a new pressure contact distributed gate thyristors with increased power density. This new fast thyristor with current rating 2075A is symmetrical blocking with Vdrm/Vrrm equal to 1200V and therefore suitable for both voltage and current fed applications.   New 1.2kV Distributed Gate Thyristor […]

Published on: 23/01/2015 IXYS UK Westcode Ltd. introduces two new 2.8kV pressure contact phase control thyristors with increased power density. The new improved designs offer up to 80% increase in average current rating over the established designs, while retaining the overall package footprint. The improvement in performance is achieved by maximising the die size and […]

Published on: 17/11/2014 Exciting news – we’re moving to a new purpose built factory   GD Rectifiers is pleased to announce that we are moving into a purpose built manufacturing facility on 01/12/14. The sustained growth in the business over the last few years has meant that we need more space and employees as we […]

Published on: 13/06/2014 IXYS Corporation (NASDAQ: IXYS), a leader in power semiconductors and integrated circuits technologies for energy efficient products used in power conversion and motor control applications, announces today the extension of its Triac-family for AC-Control applications. IXYS New High Performance DT-Triac™ Technology Platform This new IXYS Triac design is the combination of two […]

Published on: 29/05/2014 IXYS UK Westcode (now part of Littelfuse) announced today the launch of a new higher current device in its recently introduced 6.5kV press-pack IGBT product family. The new 6.5kV device is asymmetrical blocking with a fully rated anti-parallel diode included within the package. DC collector current rating is 900A with a repetitive […]