International Rectifier Introduces Class D Audio DirectFET® MOSFET for High Efficiency, High Performance Amplifiers (December 8, 2004)

International Rectifier Introduces 55V High-Current Q101-Qualified MOSFETs in D2Pak for Heavy-Duty Automotive Applications (December 1, 2004)

International Rectifier: Finalist in Global Energy Awards (November 29, 2004)

International Rectifier's Newport Wales Facility Earns Energy Efficiency Award (November 18, 2004)

International Rectifier Introduces AC-DC Synchronous Rectification and ORing MOSFETs with Benchmark-Low On-State Resistance (November 16, 2004)

International Rectifier Introduces Three-Phase PWM Control IC with Integrated Drivers for Desktop Computers (November 04, 2004)

International Rectifier Introduces LIN-Controlled Alternator Voltage Regulator for Improved Dynamic Control in Intelligent Automotive Charging Systems (October 20, 2004)

International Rectifier Unveils Innovative New Die on Leadframe (DOL) Power Packaging Technology for Automotive Subsystems (October 19, 2004)

International Rectifier Achieves ISO 14001 Certification at Its Mumbai and Borgaro Facilities (October 13, 2004)

International Rectifier's Newport Wales Facility Receives National Award for Energy Efficiency (October 11, 2004)

International Rectifier Lighting Control ICs Ranked Among Top 10 Ultimate Products by CMP Media's EE Times and eeProductCenter (October 6, 2004)

International Rectifier Introduces Radiation-Hardened, Logic-Level MOSFETs that Improve Efficiency (September 30, 2004)

International Rectifier iPOWIR™ Integrated Power Building Block Wins Prestigious Award in China (September 29, 2004)

International Rectifier Introduces 1200V and 1600V Silicon Controlled Rectifiers Rated for 75A in Compact Epoxy Package (September 27, 2004)

International Rectifier's Chairman Honored for Lifetime Contribution to Industry (September 23, 2004)

International Rectifier's Alex Lidow and Tom Herman Inducted Into Engineering Hall of Fame (September 14, 2004)

International Rectifier Introduces Breakthrough 160A Q101-Qualified MOSFET in D2Pak for Heavy-Duty Automotive Applications (September 8, 2004)

International Rectifier Introduces Dual Synchronous PWM Controller and Driver IC for POL Buck Converters (September 2, 2004)

International Rectifier To Be Named One of The Fastest Growing Technology Companies in Deloitte's Los Angeles Technology Fast 50 Program (August 31, 2004)

International Rectifier Introduces Reference Design for 500W + 500W Peak Stereo Output Class D Audio Amplifier (August 26, 2004)

International Rectifier Announces Availability of "Ready and Proven" Reference Designs for the IR2520D Compact Fluorescent Lamp Ballast IC (August 18, 2004)

Energy Saving in China Highlighted by International Rectifier's Motor Control Seminar at Harbin Institute of Technology (August 11, 2004)

International Rectifier Announces Availability of Pre-Fabricated Reference Design for IR2161 Halogen Transformer IC (August 4, 2004)

International Rectifier Reports Fiscal Fourth Quarter Results (July 29, 2004)

International Rectifier Introduces 80A Programmable Two-Phase PWM Control IC for Three Microprocessor Families (July 21, 2004)

International Rectifier To Exhibit At IEEE's Nuclear And Space Radiation Effects Conference (July 15, 2004)

International Rectifier Introduces Reference Design for Flyback Topology AC-DC Power Supplies (July 8, 2004)

International Rectifier Heritage Power Management Technology Onboard Cassini-Huygens (July 1, 2004)

International Rectifier Introduces a 200V-Rated Driver IC for High Power Class D Audio Amplifiers (June 30, 2004)

LACP Bestows Honors on International Rectifier’s 2003 Annual Report (June 30, 2004)

International Rectifier to Acquire ATMI’s Epitaxial Services Operation (June 29, 2004)

International Rectifier Introduces 90W Flyback Reference Design for the IRIS4015 Integrated Switcher IC (June 24, 2004)

International Rectifier Wins Best Design Award from Prestigious Electronics Publication in China (June 16, 2004)

International Rectifier to Present at Thomas Weisel Partners Growth Forum (June 10, 2004)

International Rectifier's Massachusetts Facility Earns ISO 14001 Certification (June 9, 2004)

International Rectifier's New Robust 1200V Control ICs Simplify Industrial Motor Drive Design, Reducing Design Cycle (June 8, 2004)

International Rectifier Introduces Adaptive Ballast Control IC for Compact Fluorescent Lamps (June 1, 2004)

International Rectifier to Present at the Smith Barney Citigroup Semiconductor Conference (June 1, 2004)

International Rectifier to Expand Workforce and Investment at Facility in Wales (May 28, 2004)

International Rectifier Unveils Adaptive Deadtime Control IC for Halogen Lamp Electronic Transformers (May 25, 2004)

International Rectifier Introduces New 40V Synchronous Rectification MOSFET Optimized for Telecom and Datacom Applications (May 19, 2004)

International Rectifier to Showcase Its Latest Energy-Saving Lighting and Digital Motor Control Solutions at PCIM-Europe (May 11, 2004)

International Rectifier Introduces the DirectFETKY™ Integrated MOSFET/Schottky Diode and DirectFET® MOSFET Chip Set (May 5, 2004)

International Rectifier Reports Fiscal Third Quarter Results (April 29, 2004)

International Rectifier's Two Wales Facilities Achieve ISO 14001 Certification (April 27, 2004)

International Rectifier Introduces a Control IC with Adjustable Switching Frequency and Fixed Voltage Reference to Simplify DC-DC Power Conversion Circuits (April 21, 2004)

International Rectifier Introduces Platinum-Diffused Diodes with High Blocking Voltage Characteristics to Enhance Efficiency and Performance (April 12, 2004)

International Rectifier's XPhase™ Chip Set Wins EDN Innovation of the Year Award (March 30, 2004)

International Rectifier Introduces 30V DirectFET® Synchronous MOSFET for High-Performance Notebook and Server Power Systems (March 25, 2004)

International Rectifier Expands Suite of Online Design Tools for Advanced Power Systems (March 23, 2004)

International Rectifier Announces Phase Control Loop Ballast ICs to Achieve Transformer-Less Dimming (March 18, 2004)

International Rectifier Introduces Logic-Level Automotive Trench MOSFETs for Smaller, More Efficient Power Management Systems (March 12, 2004)

International Rectifier Introduces 'Off-the-Shelf' Radiation-Tolerant DC-DC Converters for Low Earth Orbit Satellites and Launch Vehicles (March 3, 2004)

International Rectifier Opens IC Design Center in North Carolina (March 2, 2004)

International Rectifier CEO to Present at the Morgan Stanley Semiconductor and Systems Conference (February 27, 2004)

International Rectifier Opens HiRel Power Management Research and Design Center In Denmark (February 26, 2004)

International Rectifier Introduces Optimized DirectFET® MOSFETs for Maximum High Frequency, High Current DC-DC Performance (February 24, 2004)

International Rectifier to Present at the Goldman Sachs Technology Investment Symposium (February 23, 2004)

International Rectifier Introduces Single-Chip Motor Drive Solution that Simplifies One- Two- or Three-Phase 400W Appliance Circuits (February 19, 2004)

International Rectifier XPhase Chip Set Chosen As 2003 Innovation of the Year Award Finalist (February 13, 2004)

International Rectifier Introduces Industry's First Dual Output, Two-Phase DC-DC Power Blocks (February 5, 2004)

International Rectifier Expands iMOTION Family of Power Modules that Simplify Energy-Efficient Variable Speed Motion Solutions (February 2, 2004)

International Rectifier CEO Discusses Q2 FY04 Results on CNBC's "SquawkBox" and Bloomberg TV's "World Financial Report" (January 30, 2004)

International Rectifier Reports Fiscal Second Quarter Results; Orders Rose 14 Percent Quarter on Quarter and 39 Percent Year on Year (January 29, 2004)

International Rectifier to Showcase Latest Motor Control Devices and Technologies at the Motor & Drive Systems Tradeshow (January 22, 2004)

International Rectifier Announces Settlement with Hitachi/Renesas and Patent Cross-License Agreement (January 21, 2004)

International Rectifier Introduces Higher Performance Drop-In Replacement Microelectronic Relay for Industrial Control, Telecom and Computer Applications (January 14, 2004)

International Rectifier Introduces Low Voltage, High Current, High Efficiency DC-to-DC Converters for Space Satellite Applications (January 8, 2004)

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.