Since its inception in 1983, IXYS Corporation (Nasdaq: IXYS), a Silicon Valley power semiconductor company, has been developing technology-driven products to improve power conversion efficiency. IXYS is a pioneer in the development of power semiconductors that effectively monitor electrical voltage to produce maximum effect with least expenditure of energy. Through its nine divisions, IXYS offers products and technologies that span the entire power spectrum, addressing more than 90% of the overall power market.

Diminishing natural resources, demand for cheap energy and environmental directives for energy efficiency represent a significant challenge. IXYS’ power semiconductors, integrated circuits (IC) and RF power can play a vital role in reducing energy costs and consumption by optimizing the energy efficiency of everyday products. With a customer base of over 2000 telecommunications, transportation, industrial, medical and consumer companies, IXYS is a worldwide provider of power semiconductors.

A forerunner in the alternative and renewable energy industry, IXYS focuses on providing power semiconductors for equipment used in harnessing wind and solar power for conversion to the U.S. electrical power grid. IXYS recently developed solar cells for charging portable batteries in various applications.

IXYS continues to invest in new technologies through acquisition and internal R&D aimed at complementing IXYS’ strengths in power, as well as expanding its market opportunity into emerging high growth markets, including energy management and power quality. IXYS, and its subsidiary companies, offer a diversified product base that addresses worldwide needs for power conversion, electrical efficiency and renewable energy.

April 2009: Named among the largest corporations in the San Francisco Chronicle's “Chron 200”

April 2009: Ranked among the top companies in the San Jose Mercury News' "Silicon Valley 150”

October 2007: Named in “Silicon Valley Deloitte Technology Fast 50”

June 2007: Ranked among Business 2.0 Magazine’s “100 Fastest-Growing Technology Companies”

April 2007: California Innovation Award - California Tech 100 & California Commission on Jobs and Economic Growth