Ansoft and International Rectifier Announce Support for Power Electronic Design Process
PITTSBURGH--Feb. 13, 2003--Ansoft Corporation and International Rectifier, IR(R) , today announced the release of a model library containing IR power-management components for use within Ansoft's SIMPLORER(R).
The library contains nearly 700 ready-to-use models of IR's diode, insulated gate bipolar transistor (IGBT), and power metal-oxide semiconductor (MOS) components. These devices are key building blocks in the development of advanced power-management systems found in automobiles, aircraft, portable electronics and appliances. The demand for more speed and functionality in these products tests the limits of electric power, making power-management design more critical than ever before.
"Our products play a key role in power management," said Eric Persson, Director of Field Applications Engineering at IR. "We realize that Ansoft is the emerging leader in high-performance, multi-domain, system-design solutions. Providing a model library for SIMPLORER will ensure that our current and future customers will have the necessary elements to develop power-management systems using IR components in the industry-leading virtual test environment."
The IR library is available for free download from Ansoft's SIMPLORER model database Web site (http://model.simplorer.com). This site provides SIMPLORER users with the ability to search for components by name, performance data, or other specification. Downloaded components can easily be integrated into its local SIMPLORER model library. The download also includes the component datasheet.
About International Rectifier
International Rectifier (IR) is a world leader in power-management technology that improves functionality, speed, compactness and portability in information technology and other end products. IR's analog ICs, advanced-circuit devices, power systems and components enable Internet hardware to gain speed and reliability, allow portable electronics to run longer off a single charge, improve automotive fuel efficiency, and cut energy consumption in home appliances and industrial motors. To learn more, visit www.irf.com.
About Ansoft
Ansoft is a leading developer of high-performance electronic design automation (EDA) software. Engineers use Ansoft software to design state-of-the-art products, such as standard automotive components and systems, 42-volt systems, hybrid cars, electric vehicles, drive-by-wire systems, power electronics, fuel-cell technology, wireless products, integrated circuits (ICs), and printed circuit boards (PCBs). Ansoft markets its software worldwide through its own direct sales force and has comprehensive customer-support and training offices throughout North America, Asia, and Europe. To learn more, please visit www.ansoft.com.