EL SEGUNDO, Calif. January 2004 - International Rectifier, IR® (NYSE: IRF) will be showcasing its latest Motor Control devices and digital technologies, including IR's exclusive iMOTION™ integrated design platform, in Booth 13 at the Motor & Drive Systems tradeshow on February 3 to 4, 2004 in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida.

On Tuesday, February 3, Alberto Guerra, Director, Integrated Power Module, Consumer and Industrial Business Unit, will present a keynote speech entitled, "Integrated Packaging Technology for Appliance and Light Industrial Advanced Motor Drives."

The two-day conference will be held at the Sheraton Suites Cypress Creek in Ft. Lauderdale, FL and is organized by e-Drive magazine, produced by Webcom Communications Corp.