To: Sans Souci who wrote (1481 ) 7/7/2000 9:22:41 PM From: johariwindow Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 1712 >>>Just SOLD half my IRF and put the proceeds into IXYS Corp. (NASDAQ:SYXI). Don't ya just love that SYXI?<<<<<<<< Hey S/S, It appears that IRF sure does not love that SYXI....But I guess that you already knew that.... get a load of this.... Anyone care to share their thoughts?siliconinvestor.com >>>>>>>>>>>IXYS Corporation Sued By International Rectifier SANTA CLARA, Calif., Jun 27, 2000 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- IXYS Corporation (Nasdaq: SYXI chart, msgs) today announced that it has received notification that International Rectifier Corporation ("IR") has filed a patent infringement lawsuit against IXYS. The suit alleges that IXYS infringes IR patents purportedly covering certain MOSFET devices sold in the USA. "We are in the process of reviewing the allegations made by IR, and will respond appropriately to IR once we have completed the review," stated President and CEO, Dr. Nathan Zommer. IXYS develops and markets primarily high performance power semiconductor devices that are used in controlling and converting electrical power efficiently in power supplies, uninterruptible power supplies (UPS), motor drives, medical systems and transportation. IXYS also serves its markets with a combination of digital and analog integrated circuits (IC), including a line of unique high-speed, high-density static random access memory (SRAM) for the telecom and industrial markets. The statements in this news release, other than historical financial information, may contain forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ from predicted results. Further information on factors that could affect the Company's operations is detailed and included in the Company's Form 10-K, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, which includes the IXYS Corporation audited financial statements as of March 31, 1999 and 1998. The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly release the results of any revisions to these forward-looking statements. Additional information may be obtained by visiting IXYS' website at ixys.com , or by contacting the Company directly. Arnold Agbayani Vice President, Finance & CFO IXYS Corporation 3540 Bassett Street Santa Clara, California 95054 (408) 982-0700<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<