International Rectifier Chipsets Enable Higher Efficiency in DC-DC Converters for Intel's Low Power Processor for "Ultra-Dense" Servers (December 20, 2001)

International Rectifier Introduces New Co-Pack Schottky Rectifier/Synchronous MOSFET Devices for Space-Level DC-DC Converters (December 19, 2001)

International Rectifier's DC-DC Power Management Chipsets Deliver 2% Higher Efficiency for Intel's New Low Power Processor For "Ultra-Dense" Servers (December 13, 2001)

International Rectifier Introduces High Current, Low-Profile Power Devices for Heavy-Duty and Industrial Use (December 10, 2001)

International Rectifier Expands Power Management Advanced-Circuit Design Capability with New Design Center in Rhode Island (December 6, 2001)

International Rectifier HEXFET America Wafer Fabrication Facility Granted JANS Certification (November 29, 2001)

International Rectifier Announces New TO-204AA Package Options for Standard Voltage Regulators (November 28, 2001)

International Rectifier HEXFET America Wafer Fabrication Facility Granted JANS Certification (November 26, 2001)

International Rectifier Doubles Current Density in New HEXFET® Power MOSFETs for Networking and Communications DC-DC Converters (November 14, 2001)

International Rectifier Introduces New Stud-Mount Standard Recovery Diodes for High-Voltage, High-Current Industrial Applications (November 9, 2001)

International Rectifier Lighting Ballast Design Software Optimizes Designs and Accelerates Time-to-Market (November 8, 2001)

International Rectifier Introduces New 'Space-Level' Ultra-Fast Recovery Diodes for Increased System Efficiency (November 2, 2001)

International Rectifier Synchronous Buck Converter iPOWIR™ Building Block Cuts Component Count by 90% While Increasing Efficiency by 5% (November 1, 2001)

International Rectifier Introduces New 200A Ultrafast, Ultrasoft Recovery Diodes for High Frequency Welding and Battery Charging Circuits (October 26, 2001)

International Rectifier Announces 30V MOSFET with 50% Lower On-Resistance, Improving Efficiency for Isolated DC-DC Converters by Up to 1.5% (October 25, 2001)

International Rectifier Reports September-Quarter Results (October 25, 2001)

International Rectifier Announces New High Temperature-Rated Ultrafast Output Diodes (October 16, 2001)

International Rectifier Enhances Test and Measurement Accuracy By Lowering Micro-Electronic Relay Leakage Current (October 12, 2001)

International Rectifier to Debut New Technology Devices at the Wescon Electronics Industry Tradeshow (October 11, 2001)

International Rectifier Boosts HEXFET Power MOSFET Current Capability by 30% (October 10, 2001)

New IGBT Co-Packs From International Rectifier Reduce Conduction Losses By Up to 25% While Improving Ruggedness In Motor Drives (October 5, 2001)

International Rectifier Appoints Richardson Electronics Ltd. as a Value-Added Distributor (September 28, 2001)

International Rectifier Enables 1.6VOUT, 80A Multiphase DC-DC Conversion with Up to 88.5% Full Load Efficiency using iPOWIRTM Technology (September 26, 2001)

International Rectifier Announces New TO-204AA Package Options for Standard Voltage Regulators (September 25, 2001)

New FETKY® Devices from International Rectifier Save 60 Percent Space in Peripheral Applications (September 19, 2001)

International Rectifier Launches Chinese-Language Web Site for Enhanced Technical Assistance, Customer Service and Access for New Markets (September 12, 2001)

International Rectifier Introduces a TSOP-6 Packaged Dual MOSFET that Cuts Space in Half and Reduces System Cost in Portable Electronics (September 5, 2001)

International Rectifier Introduces New Co-Pack Schottky Rectifier/Synchronous MOSFET Devices for Space-Level DC-DC Converters (August 30, 2001)

International Rectifier Introduces New IC Family that Shrinks Gate Drive Circuits in Motor Drives in Half (August 29, 2001)

New IGBT Co-Packs From International Rectifier Reduce Conduction Losses By Up to 25% While Improving Ruggedness In Motor Drives (August 16, 2001)

International Rectifier Cuts Power System Cost in High-Volume Desktop Computers (August 15, 2001)

International Rectifier's New Short Form Catalog is Available Now (August 14, 2001)

International Rectifier 300V Ultrafast Diodes Reduce Power Losses by 18% in Telecom and Datacom Power Systems (August 8, 2001)

International Rectifier Compact Fluorescent Lamp Reference Design Reduces Cost by 25% and Accelerates Time-to-Market (August 1, 2001)

Cost Effective Integrated Switchers from International Rectifier Shrink Size and Cut Component Count By 25% Compared to Discrete Solutions (July 31, 2001)

New IGBT/FRED Technology from International Rectifier Re-Defines AC Motor Control Speed and Efficiency (July 27, 2001)

International Rectifier Reports Results for June Quarter and Fiscal Year July 26, 2001

International Rectifier Introduces 'No Compromise' Mid-Voltage MOSFETs For Low-Power Applications (July 20, 2001)

International Rectifier Simplifies Digital Addressable Dimming Ballast Design and Cuts Component Count by 60% (July 13, 2001)

International Rectifier Introduces New 600V Co-Pack IGBTs for the High Volume Appliance Motor Drive Market (July 6, 2001)

International Rectifier Announces Community Scholarship Recipients (July 5, 2001)

International Rectifier to Debut New Technology Devices at the Power Electronics, Intelligent Motion and Power Quality International Exhibition (June 8, 2001)

International Rectifier Facilitates One-Stop Shopping for Power Semiconductors with an Expanded Portfolio of Schottky Rectifiers (May 29, 2001)

International Rectifier Introduces Diodes that Reduce Power Losses by 18% in Telecom and Datacom Power Systems (May 25, 2001)

International Rectifier Announces Strategic Collaboration With Sanken (May 16, 2001)

International Rectifier Expands Motor Drive Expertise with New Software Design Center (May 14, 2001)

International Rectifier Introduces New `Space-Level' Ultra-Fast Recovery Diodes for Increased System Efficiency (May 3, 2001)

International Rectifier Reports March-Quarter Results (April 26, 2001)

International Rectifier Introduces New Control IC for Cost-Effective, On-Board Power Conversion Demands (April 5, 2001)

International Rectifier Synchronous Rectification IC Reference Design Demonstrates Benchmark Efficiency in Isolated Forward Converters (March 22, 2001)

International Rectifier Primary- and Secondary-Side MOSFETs Improve Power Density (March 6, 2001)

International Rectifier Improves 12V Input Buck Converter Efficiency by 4% with New 20V HEXFET® MOSFETs (March 5, 2001)

International Rectifier Introduces the Lowest On-Resistance, Rad-Hard P-Channel MOSFETs (March 8, 2001)

International Rectifier Introduces Compact Bridge Rectifier Line for Industrial and Consumer Applications (March 2, 2001)

International Rectifier Expands Fast Recovery Diode Offering with 400V Devices (March 1, 2001)

International Rectifier's New Technology Breakthrough Simplifies Power Management Design (February 23, 2001)

International Rectifier Expands Product Portfolio to Provide Complete DC-DC Power Management (February 14, 2001)

The International Rectifier Lighting Ballast Control IC Designer's Manual for 2001 Is Available Now (February 2, 2001)

International Rectifier Announces Breakthrough in Power-Saving Fluorescent Lighting Technology New Power Chips Promise to Overcome Consumer Resistance to Energy-Saving Compact Fluorescent Lighting; Advancements in Power Management Could End the Power Crunch (January 29, 2001)

International Rectifier First to Secure Federal Approval to Export Power Semiconductors for Satellites (January 29, 2001)

International Rectifier Posts Record Results (January 24, 2001)

News Release 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.