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

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

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

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

International Rectifier Achieves Environmental Compliance Certification (November 26, 2002)

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)

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

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)

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

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

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

International Rectifier Announces Preliminary September-Quarter Results (October 7, 2002)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

International Rectifier Reports June Quarter Results (July 25, 2002)

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

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

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

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

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

International Rectifier Announces International Rectifier Reaffirms June Quarter Revenue and Gross Margin Guidance (June 21, 2002)

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

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

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

International Rectifier Completes Acquisition of TechnoFusion Power Generation Systems (May 29, 2002)

International Rectifier Introduces New Power Semiconductors for Next Generation Space-Saving Servers (May 23, 2002)

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

International Rectifier Enhances Customer Service and Quotation Processing with eConnections' Sourcing Network (May 20, 2002)

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

International Rectifier Reports March-Quarter Results(April 25, 2002)

International Rectifier Corporation Italiana SPA - IRCI - Wafer Fabrication Facility Granted JANS Certification (April 25, 2002)

International Rectifier Announces Power Management Breakthrough for Next Generation Electronics (April 23, 2002)

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)

Philips Sells TechnoFusion to International Rectifier (April 15, 2002)

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

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)

International Rectifier Acquires "High-Reliability" Product Line From Fairchild Semiconductor (March 28, 2002)

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

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

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

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

International Rectifier to Present Power Management Technology Solutions at Two Venues (March 4, 2002)

International Rectifier Announces New High Temperature-Rated Ultrafast Output Diodes for Industrial and Heavy-Duty Applications (February 26, 2002)

International Rectifier Leominster Facility Awarded JANS Certification from Defense Supply Center Columbus (February 19, 2002)

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

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

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

Valeo Establishes Alliance with International Rectifier To Further Enhance Its Electronics Capability (February 12, 2002)

Auto Electronics Revolution Takes Shape at MIT Consortium. CEO Alex Lidow's MIT Keynote Address and Interview by ON24 (February 7, 2002)

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

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

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

International Rectifier CEO to Deliver Keynote Address at MIT Automotive Consortium Gathering World's Leading Auto Makers and Suppliers Collaborate on Standards and Technology for Next-Generation Vehicles (January 30, 2002)

International Rectifier Reports December-Quarter Results (January 24, 2002)

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

International Rectifier Announces New Products Targeted for F35 and Next-generation Aircraft (January 23, 2002)

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)

International Rectifier Corporation and Mitsubishi Electric Engineering Company Ltd. Sign Development Agreement for Space-Level Power Systems (January 18, 2002)

International Rectifier CEO Presents Power Semiconductor Solutions for Portable Applications in the New Millennium (January 17, 2002)

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

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

International Rectifier Wins Investment and Commerce Development Award in Italy (January 6, 2002)

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.