January 14, 2007–Beverly, Massachusetts, USA – Clare, Inc., an IXYS company (NASDAQ: IXYS – News), announced the immediate availability of their new 4-pin Single In-Line Package (SIP) 1-Form-A (Single Pole, Normally Open) and 1-Form-B (Single Pole, Normally Closed) Solid State Relays (SSRs). This family of 4-pin SIP devices specifically targets reed relay replacement applications and are pin-for-pin compatible.

This 60-Volt family of solid state relays is voltage controlled (5-12V input) and provides higher reliability than electromechanical and reed relays because there are no moving parts to break down. Additionally, these SSRs do not require snubber circuits, and no magnetic contact testing is required as with reed relays .

The Single Pole, Normally Open CPC1218 features 600mA of current handling and very low on-resistance of 1.1 Ohm. The Single Pole, Normally Open CPC1217 features 200mA of current handling and 16 Ohms of on-resistance. The Single Pole, Normally Closed CPC1219 features 200mA of current handling and 16 Ohms of on-resistance. Each device is manufactured using Clare's patented OptoMOS architecture and provides a 2500Vrms input-to-output isolation barrier.

Target markets and applications for these devices include the security market, Passive Infrared Detectors (PIRs), industrial controls, solenoid switches and drivers, sensor circuitry, and instrumentation.

Overall, the pin-for-pin compatibility with reed relays, increased reliaility, elimination of potential shielding components, and decreased time to market make these devices ideal for various applications as replacement ICs.

Pricing and Availability
The CPC1217, CPC1218, and CPC1219 4-pin Relays for Reed Relay Replacement are currently available in production quantities.

For OEM quantities of 25KU, pricing is $0.50 for the CPC1217, $0.66 for the CPC1218, and $0.53 for the CPC1219, with a standard lead-time of five weeks ARO.

About Clare and IXYS, Inc.
Clare, Inc., 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. Additional information about Clare and IXYS may be found at www.clare.com and www.ixys.com.

OptoMOS® is a registered trademark of Clare, Inc.

Please contact your local sales representative:
http://www.clare.com/home/pages.nsf/locate.rep

For data sheets click on these links:
CPC1217
CPC1218
CPC1219

For More Information Contact:
info@clare.com