PCN1030 Power Relay Branding

To Our Valued Customers:

The following is to inform IXYS Integrated Circuits Division customers of an impending change on some of our

power relay products. These changes are part of our effort and commitment to continuous improvement of our

processes and products. IXYS Integrated Circuits Division’s quality system requires customer notification under

the circumstances outlined below.

IXYS Integrated Circuits Division’s notification policy states:

IXYS Integrated Circuits Division is mindful that changes to process or product could have an adverse

impact on our customers.

Therefore we verify, through our qualification methodology, that a change does not negatively affect

product quality or reliability. We also verify that it does not impact form, fit, or function.

Changes to function are notified to the customer if the change could adversely affect the customer but

not if the change is to enhance product performance beyond the current specification, for example,

higher isolation voltage capability for Solid State Relays.

In cases where a planned change would impact form, fit, or would adversely affect function, quality or

reliability, we notify the customer 90 days in advance.

We also notify our customers of planned product obsolescence.

The following definitions apply:

Form: the visual appearance including color, marking, and surface finish

Fit: the external dimensions and associated tolerances

Function: the electrical, mechanical, thermal, quality and reliability performance characteristics

IXYS Integrated Circuits Division notifies customers of the changes using a Product Change Notification (PCN).

Attached are the details of the pending product change.

Sincerely,

Catherine Austin

Product Marketing Manager