EL SEGUNDO, Calif. -International Rectifier, IR® (NYSE: IRF) will be showcasing new power management semiconductor technologies at two venues next week.

IR engineering staff will present several papers on topics ranging from power packaging innovations to the latest application system solutions at APEC 2002, being held at the Adam's Mark Hotel, Dallas, Texas. IR engineering and sales staff will display products with "hands-on" demonstrations at Booth Number 215.

IR will display at the first PCIM tradeshow in China. IR engineering and sales staff will display and demonstrate the newest power management semiconductors and system solutions at Booth Number B02.10.

Product Highlights from International Rectifier include:

• DirectFET^TM MOSFETs, featuring unparalleled thermal characteristics and double-sided cooling for high current DC-DC converters
• iPOWIR^TM products that cut component count, shorten design time and shrink size in single and multiphase DC-DC converters
• Cost-effective switching controller ICs for on-board DC-DC converters
• Unique gate driver ICs that integrate multiple functions into a single package to simplify design of motor drives in industrial and appliance applications
• "Positive-Only" gate drive IGBTs that simplify drive circuits and minimize EMI
• IRIS Series Integrated Switchers that economically increase efficiency and reduce component count

About International Rectifier

International Rectifier is recognized as a leading supplier of power semiconductors and systems solutions. IR's patented HEXFET® power MOSFETs, IGBTs and high-voltage ICs make electricity work smarter in industrial automation and controls, automotive electrical systems, consumer electronics, computers and peripherals, telecommunications, lighting and satellite/launch vehicle applications. Learn more about International Rectifier and IR products at www.irf.com.