Product Releases - 2003

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New International Rectifier DSCC-Qualified Linear Voltage Regulators Deliver 0.43-0.6V (typ.) Dropout Voltage to High Density Military & Aerospace Applications (December 16, 2003)

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International Rectifier Introduces Novel Automotive Motor Controller IC that Simplifies Design and Cuts Component Count by 90% (November 14, 2003)

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International Rectifier Introduces Two Revolutionary Digital Motor Control ICs That Eliminate Programming Tasks (November 4, 2003)

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International Rectifier Introduces Rugged and Reliable Power IGBTs that Improve Appliance and Industrial Motor Drive Performance (October 16, 2003)

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International Rectifier Introduces Dual Output Synchronous PWM Controller with Integrated Over Current Protection and LDO Controller (October 7, 2003)

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International Rectifier Introduces a New Three-Way Dimming Approach that Can Deploy Energy-Saving Fluorescent Lamps Without Retrofit (September 27, 2003)

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International Rectifier Introduces Family of Automotive Trench MOSFETs for Smaller, More Efficient Power Management Systems (September 16, 2003)

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International Rectifier Introduces the Smallest Performance-Enhanced DirectFET® MOSFET Chip Set for the Highest Efficiency 105 Amp Power Conversion Circuits (September 8, 2003)

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International Rectifier Introduces Power MOSFETs that Improve Performance in 48 Volt Networking & Communications Systems (August 27, 2003)

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International Rectifier Introduces the Industry's Smallest 1A, 40V Surface-Mount Schottky Diode on the Market (August 15, 2003)

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International Rectifier Introduces Industry-First, One Amp Ultra Compact Low Dropout Regulator for Noise-Sensitive Circuitry (August 5, 2003)

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International Rectifier Introduces Intelligent Power Switches that Increase Automotive Electrical System Reliability, Reduce Weight and Simplify Circuits (July 29, 2003)

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International Rectifier Introduces Multi-Function Driver ICs with Integrated Protection Features for Motor Drive, Power Supply and Lighting Applications (July 15, 2003)

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International Rectifier Introduces a Synchronous PWM Controller with Loss-Less Current Sensing for Compact, High Performance DC-DC Converters (July 9, 2003)

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International Rectifier Introduces New Generation 150V and 200V Power MOSFETs with Up to 56% Better Device On-Resistance (July 7, 2003)

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International Rectifier Introduces Application-Specific Diodes for More Efficient Power Factor Correction (July 01, 2003)

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International Rectifier Introduces Linear Current-Sensing Motor Drive and Inverter Driver Chip Set with High Bandwidth and Integrated Protection Circuits (June 30, 2003)

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International Rectifier Introduces a 16-Amp-Rated Integrated Power Module that Simplifies Motor Drive Design and Conserves Energy (June 26, 2003)

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International Rectifier Launches Die Sales Business Giving Customers a Competitive Edge (June 24, 2003)

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International Rectifier Introduces New 600V Single Phase Bridge Rectifiers, Expanding Product Line-Up (June 19, 2003)

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International Rectifier Introduces High Voltage Half Bridge Gate Driver ICs with Built-In Protection Circuits for Advanced Automotive Systems (June 11, 2003)

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International Rectifier Introduces Microelectronic Relay Designed to Improve Automated Test Equipment Throughput (June 4, 2003)

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International Rectifier Introduces Co-Pack NPT IGBTs in Isolated Packages for Enhanced Variable-Speed Motor Drive Performance (May 29, 2003)

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International Rectifier Introduces Motor Control Development System and Control Algorithm Intellectual Property Library to Slash High Performance Motor Control System Design Time (May 22, 2003)

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International Rectifier Announces An Integrated Design Platform for Sensor-Less Motor Control (May 20, 2003)

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International Rectifier Introduces 10 Watt, Space-Level DC-DC Converters for Low Power Applications, Simplifying Qualification Requirements (May 13, 2003)

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International Rectifier Introduces New 1200V Short-Circuit-Rated Inverter Modules for Variable Speed Motor Drives (May 5, 2003)

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International Rectifier Introduces Schottky Diodes Tailored for Maximum Efficiency and Lower Loss (April 30, 2003)

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International Rectifier Introduces An Integrated Power Module that Simplifies Appliance Motor Drive Designs (April 23, 2003)

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International Rectifier Introduces an Integrated Power Block that Cuts Power Loss by 20 Percent in High-Current Computing and Telecommunications Systems (April 22, 2003)

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International Rectifier Introduces Single-Chip Fluorescent Ballast Controller with an Active-Boost Power Factor Correction Method (April 17, 2003)

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International Rectifier Introduces New Bridge Rectifiers for Office and Consumer Electronics (April 7, 2003)

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International Rectifier Introduces New 30V Synchronous Buck MOSFET Chip Set For Over 1% Improvement in Efficiency and Longer Battery Life (April 3, 2003)

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International Rectifier Introduces Highly Efficient, Industrial-Qualified MOSFETs for Uninterruptible Power Supply and Motor Control (March 26, 2003)

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International Rectifier Introduces MOSFETs with Fast Body Diode Characteristics for Enhanced ZVS Operation (March 20, 2003)

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International Rectifier Introduces New 12V N-Channel MOSFETs that Deliver Up to 15% Higher Current Capability for 3.3V & 5V Input Buck Converters (March 13, 2003)

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International Rectifier Introduces Standard Recovery Diodes with Improved Surge Capability in a New DO-5 Package (March 5, 2003)

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International Rectifier Introduces Radiation-Tolerant 'Building Block' DC-DC Converters for Low Earth Orbit and Launch Vehicle Power Systems (February 26, 2003)

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International Rectifier Introduces Standard Microcircuit Drawing-Certified DC-DC Converters with Up to 80% Efficiency at 25°C (February 13, 2003)

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International Rectifier Introduces Economical, High Power, 150kHz IGBTs for High Frequency SMPS Applications (February 11, 2003)

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International Rectifier Introduces Versatile 80V MOSFETs for Primary- and Secondary-Side Isolated DC-DC Converters (February 6, 2003)

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International Rectifier Introduces Bi-Directional Dual MOSFET in the FlipFET® Package: 80% Smaller than TSSOP-8 (January 29, 2003)

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International Rectifier Introduces XPhase™ Scalable Multi-Phase Architecture for Interleaved Buck DC-DC Converters(January 21, 2003)

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International Rectifier Introduces Fixed Output, Low Dropout Regulator that is Stable with Low Cost Ceramic Capacitors (January 17, 2003)

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International Rectifier Introduces Two 120V Input, Hermetically-Sealed, DC-DC Converters that Handle 25% More Power (January 13, 2003)

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International Rectifier Introduces Improved Electronic Relay for Telecom, Instrumentation and Industrial Control Applications (January 6, 2003)

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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.