-- Package Doubles Power Density, Improves Thermal Ratings
-- Provides Small, Low Profile Surface Mount Footprint
IRVINE, Calif., Dec. 21, 2004 (PRIMEZONE) -- Microsemi Corporation (Nasdaq:MSCC), a leading manufacturer of high reliability semiconductors, has announced two new high voltage Schottky barrier rectifiers in a compact PowerDI(tm)5 package that provides twice the power density of conventional packages.
Designated the UPDS3200(tm) and UPDS5100H(tm) Schottky barrier rectifiers, the new devices are rated at 3 amps/200volts and 5 amps/100volts/low leakage respectively. Typical applications range from notebook computers to industrial ballasts and numerous Schottky diode applications where density and reliability are the design drivers.
The new high voltage devices employ the PowerDI(tm)5 packaging technology Microsemi recently licensed from Diodes Incorporated (Nasdaq:DIOD) to extend its portfolio of high reliability components for commercial applications among Microsemi's customer base and served markets.
In addition to doubling the power density found in standard SMC and DPAK packages, Microsemi's new high-voltage devices provide up to 50% lower thermal resistance in environmentally friendly RoHS compliant packages that contain no Lead, Bromide or Antimony. The package measures 1.1mm high, with a footprint area of only 26.7mm square.
"These new devices allow us to extend the many benefits our customers enjoy with Microsemi's patented Powermite(r) technology in their lower voltage applications," said Mick McKeighan, Vice President and General Manager of Microsemi's Scottsdale, Arizona, operation. "Low thermal resistance and high power density are key in power management and DC to DC applications," he said.
The UPDS3200(tm) and UPDS5100H(tm) Schottky barrier rectifiers--unit priced at$0.80 in 10K quantities--are available for immediate sampling and volume delivery. Complete technical information is available on the Microsemi web site, www.Microsemi.com. Samples can be requested through this site, from Microsemi sales representatives, or through Microsemi's distribution channel.
About Microsemi
Microsemi is a leading designer, manufacturer and marketer of high performance analog and mixed-signal integrated circuits and high reliability semiconductors. The company's semiconductors manage and control or regulate power, protect against transient voltage spikes and transmit, receive and amplify signals.
Microsemi's products include individual components as well as integrated circuit solutions that enhance customer designs by improving performance and reliability, battery optimization, reducing size or protecting circuits. The principal markets the company serves include implanted medical, military/aerospace and satellite, notebook computers and monitors, automotive and mobile connectivity applications.
More information may be obtained by contacting the company directly or by visiting its web site at http://www.microsemi.com.
About Diodes Incorporated
Diodes Incorporated (Nasdaq:DIOD) is a leading manufacturer and supplier of high-quality discrete semiconductor products, serving the communications, computer, industrial, consumer electronics and automotive markets. The Company operates two Far East subsidiaries, Diodes-China (QS-9000 & ISO-14001 certified) in Shanghai and Diodes-Taiwan (ISO-9000 certified) in Taipei. Diodes-China's manufacturing focus is on surface-mount devices destined for wireless devices, notebook computers, pagers, PCMCIA cards and modems, among others. Diodes-Taiwan is an Asia-Pacific sales, logistics and distribution center. The Company's newly acquired 5" wafer foundry, Diodes-FabTech (QS-9000 certified, specializes in Schottky products and is located just outside Kansas City, Missouri. The Company's ISO-9000 corporate sales, marketing, engineering and logistics headquarters is located in Southern California. For further information visit the Company's website at http://www.diodes.com.
Powermite(r) is a trademark of Microsemi Corporation PowerDI(tm)5 is a trademark of Diodes Incorporated
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