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IXYS Corporation (NASDAQ: SYXI) disclosed today that its Micronix division has released the MX846, a 50 mA regulated output efficient voltage doubler designed for localized voltage step-up applications. The MX846 provides a high efficiency regulated output voltage with a minimum number of external components. Output regulation is accurate to +/- 5% and is adjustable from 3 to 5V via external resistors. Utilizing a charge pump topology eliminates the need for an inductor, making the MX846 an optimum choice for low noise applications. The MX846 uses a 1 MHz switching frequency, enabling the use of smaller filter capacitors to meet the requirements of size sensitive applications. With an operating range of 3 to 5 V and a typical shutdown current of 1 microA, the MX846 is ideal for portable battery devices. The MX846 has an operating temperature range of -40 degrees C to +85 degrees C, and is available in a standard 8-lead, RoHS compliant, SOIC package in tubes or on tape and reel. "We designed the MX846 to serve those applications where only low voltage supplies are available, but the need for higher voltages is required. The MX846 is a perfect choice for low voltage microprocessor or lithium battery applications as it provides a regulated 3 to 5 volt output suitable for higher complexity analog or mixed signal functions," stated Bob DeCaro, Vice President and General Manager of Clare Micronix. "With the strategic focus on power management ICs that complement our line up of power semiconductors, our IC designers at Micronix have shown their creativity in providing such solutions in silicon. It has been demonstrated also in the recent introduction of the MX868 our 12 bit magnetic flux sensing IC, for digital power control applications," commented Dr. Nathan Zommer CEO of IXYS. Micronix, a leader in the design of high-performance analog and mixed-signal integrated circuits, has produced over 450 application specific integrated circuits (ASICs) and application specific standard products (ASSPs) for the display, communications, consumer, and medical markets. Micronix is a subsidiary company of IXYS Corporation, a leading supplier of higher power semiconductors and modules for the global power market. IXYS develops and markets primarily high performance power and RF semiconductors and control ICs that are used in controlling and converting electrical power efficiently in power systems for telecommunication infrastructure, motor drives, medical systems and transportation. IXYS also serves emerging markets with digital and analog ICs that control flat panel displays, medical instruments and telecommunication products. Additional information about Micronix and IXYS can be found at www.claremicronix.com and www.ixys.com. Any statements contained in this press release that are not statements of historical fact, including the performance, rating, benefits, reliability, availability, and suitability of products for various applications, may be deemed to be forward-looking statements. There are a number of important factors that could cause the results of IXYS to differ materially from those indicated by these forward-looking statements, including, among others, risks detailed from time to time in the Company's SEC reports, including its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended March 31, 2006. The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly release the results of any revisions to these forward-looking statements.