May 1, 2002—IXYS Corp., a leader in power semiconductors for power conversion and motion control applications, has introduced a high-efficiency solar cell technology under the IXOLAR brand name.
With the introduction of the IXOLAR(TM) line of high efficiency single-crystal silicon-based solar cells, IXYS expands its offerings in this market, to include the front-end solar cells, and also expands its products under its “green energy” initiative.
The first family of products developed and manufactured by IXYS are available as individual cells, XOD-15, and as arrays on a five-inch wafer XOW-15. The devices are based on IXYS’ single crystal silicon processing technology and its advanced “enhanced light absorption” passivation process. These devices are ideal also for solar concentrator applications where efficiencies of 20 percent and above are achieved. IXYS started sampling key strategic customers with these products.
The single-crystal photovoltaic cells represent the higher value added part of the solar cell application markets due to their higher efficiency, reliability, and the possibility to integrate with other power conversion functions on the same chip.
For more information, contact IXYS at 408/982-0700.
