Product Releases - 2002

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International Rectifier Introduces Cooler-Running High-Speed, Isolated Rectifier-IGBT Modules for Compact, High-Current Applications (December 18, 2002)

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International Rectifier's Santa Clara Facility Granted Class K Manufacturer Certification (December 9, 2002)

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International Rectifier Introduces 30V Power MOSFETs with Industry's Lowest On-Resistance in the Standard D-Pak Outline (December 5, 2002)

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International Rectifier Introduces New Automotive HEXFET® Power MOSFET Technology that Combines High Efficiency With Excellent Ruggedness (December 3, 2002)

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International Rectifier Introduces a New DirectFET® MOSFET for DC-DC Converters Operating At Up to 2MHz for Next-Generation Intel® and AMD Microprocessors (November 18, 2002)

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International Rectifier Announces Technology Breakthrough in Power Electronics Systems For Automotive Alternators (November 13, 2002)

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International Rectifier Introduces a 300V MOSFET Replacement for Electro-Mechanical Relays that Increases Reliability, Saves Space and Cuts Cost in Networking and Telecom Applications (November 7, 2002)

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International Rectifier Introduces Industry-Best 500V MOSFETs for Zero-Voltage Switching Power Supplies (October 29, 2002)

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International Rectifier Introduces Three-Phase Inverter Driver IC to Simplify Designs of Motor Drives (October 21, 2002)

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International Rectifier Introduces 'Off-the-Shelf' Radiation-Hardened, High-Reliability DC-DC Converters that Simplify Design and Reduce Cost (October 10, 2002)

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International Rectifier Introduces a Complete Power Management Chip Set Kit to Power Intel® and AMD's Latest Microprocessors(October 4, 2002)

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International Rectifier Introduces myPOWER Online Design Center to Save Time in Designing Advanced Power Systems (September 24, 2002)

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International Rectifier Introduces Rugged and Reliable Rectifier-IGBT Modules that Simplify High Current Industrial Circuits (September 19, 2002)

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International Rectifier Introduces New Dual FETKY Co-Packaged Device Offering 60% Space Reduction for 11A Synchronous Buck Converters (September 12, 2002)

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International Rectifier Introduces Higher-Efficiency MOSFETs for Emerging Automotive Applications (September 6, 2002)

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International Rectifier Introduces 500V and 600V Power MOSFETs That Increase Efficiency in Telecom and Datacom Power Systems (August 29, 2002)

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International Rectifier Introduces Output Rectifiers with Up to 17% Faster Recovery Time for More Efficient Welding and Power Supply Systems (August 20, 2002)

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International Rectifier Introduces New Cost-Effective and Rugged Integrated Switcher For 30W Open Frame Power Supplies (August 1, 2002)

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International Rectifier DirectFET® MOSFETs Set Industry Standard for Intel Itanium 2 Processor Power (July 25, 2002)

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International Rectifier Introduces New Stud-Mount Standard Recovery Diodes for High-Voltage, High-Current Industrial Applications (July 18, 2002)

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International Rectifier Introduces 150V and 200V MOSFETs That Increase Total Efficiency by 1% in Isolated DC-DC Converters (July 10, 2002)

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International Rectifier Introduces 600V IGBT Co-Packs with Improved Ruggedness and Better Value (July 03, 2002)

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International Rectifier Introduces 12V, Dual N- and P-Channel MOSFET Optimized for DDR Memory and Instant Power-Up Circuits (June 27, 2002)

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International Rectifier Announces New Schottky Diodes that Double Current Density Compared to Competing Devices (June 20, 2002)

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International Rectifier Introduces Two, Dual Synchronous PWM Controller ICs that Offer Design Flexibility (June 11, 2002)

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International Rectifier Introduces a Synchronous Buck Controller IC for VRM 9.0 Designs (June 4, 2002)

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International Rectifier Introduces a One-Chip Fluorescent Lighting Control IC with Integrated Power Factor Correction that Cuts Cost by 30% (May 21, 2002)

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International Rectifier Introduces the Industry's First Q101-Qualified, SO-8 Dual MOSFETs rated at 175°C for Automotive Power Systems (April 30, 2002)

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International Rectifier Introduces Active Clamp Reset MOSFETs with up to 15% Lower On-Resistance to Boost Compact Telecom DC-DC Converter Performance (April 18, 2002)

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International Rectifier Expands Schottky Rectifier Portfolio for Portable Electronics (April 11, 2002)

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International Rectifier Introduces a 2A Very Low Drop-Out Regulator that is Stable with Ceramic Capacitors and Cuts System Cost by 20% (April 3, 2002)

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International Rectifier Introduces Dual MOSFETs with Up to 25% Lower On-Resistance to Extend Battery Life In Portable Electronics (March 27, 2002)

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International Rectifier's New 110A Schottky Diodes Increase Current Density by Over 100% (March 19, 2002)

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International Rectifier Acquires Submicron Wafer Fab to Support Growth in Proprietary Products (March 18, 2002)

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International Rectifier Increases TO-220 Schottky Diode Current Ratings by 50% (March 13, 2002)

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International Rectifier Introduces Ultrafast Diodes That Improve Welding and Battery Charging Circuits (February 26, 2002)

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International Rectifier Announces A New Cost Effective Power Management Integrated Circuit for Double Data Rate (DDR) Memory (February 15, 2002)

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International Rectifier Introduces Ultrafast Diodes That Improve Welding and Battery Charging Circuits (February 14, 2002)

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International Rectifier Modules Manage Power in Two Research Satellites Now Orbiting the Earth (February 13, 2002)

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International Rectifier Introduces Compact, High Current, Three-Phase Bridge Rectifier for Space-Restricted, Industrial Applications (February 6, 2002)

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International Rectifier Introduces High Current, Low-Profile Power Devices for Heavy-Duty and Industrial Use (February 5, 2002)

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International Rectifier Introduces New 75V MOSFETs with 10% lower On-resistance that Increase 42V Automotive System Efficiency (February 1, 2002)

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International Rectifier Introduces The Industry-First Dual-Side Cooling Power Package That Doubles Current Density in High Current DC-DC Converters (January 24, 2002)

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International Rectifier's New 30V MOSFET with 50% lower On-Resistance Improves Efficiency for Isolated DC-DC Converters by Up to 1.5% (January 22, 2002)

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International Rectifier Boosts HEXFET® Power MOSFET Current Capability by 30% (January 16, 2002)

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International Rectifier Introduces New Stud-Mount Standard Recovery Diodes for High-Voltage, High-Current Industrial Applications (January 8, 2002)

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Press Releases Archive

International Rectifier is the power semiconductor expert and is recognized as a leading supplier of power systems solutions. Their power conversion components make electricity work smarter and use less energy in virtually every type of modern electrical and electronic equipment. Their patented HEXFET® power MOSFETs, IGBTs and HVICs make IR the world leader in power conversion components. IR's technological advances improve the performance and energy efficiency of electronic and electrical equipment in automotive, consumer, computer/peripheral, industrial, lighting, telecommunications and government/space applications.