EL SEGUNDO, Calif. August 2004 -- International Rectifier, IR®(NYSE: IRF), a world leader in power management technology, today announced the first in a series of Motor Control educational seminars for engineering students throughout China. The first seminar is slated for August 31, 2004 at Shenzhen Tech-innovation International (STI), sponsored by Shenzhen Municipal Government and Harbin Institute of Technology (HIT).

IR's Motor Control seminars focus on the latest technology for high performance digital servo controller design and high efficiency, energy-saving permanent magnet motor drives, and will include hands-on laboratory sessions.

David Tam, International Rectifier Vice President, Consumer and Industrial Sector Business, said, "Advancing energy-efficient motor drive technology is a major thrust for IR. We are pleased to work with China's future power electronics engineers in the development of the most cutting-edge, energy-saving technologies."

"The timing of this seminar could not be more appropriate since energy saving in China is a very hot topic," said Professor Li, of Harbin Institute of Technology. "This summer, China is expected to experience the most severe power shortage since the 1980s, and the government is paying enormous attention to measures that will guarantee power supply. IR is a visionary in the field of power management and we share their goal to bring about change through education."

The seminar presenter is Toshio Takahashi, Director of Engineering, International Rectifier Digital Control IC Design Center, Consumer & Industrial Business Unit. Takahashi received the B.S. degree in electrical engineering from University of Electro-Communication in Japan, in 1980, and the M.S. degree in control and systems engineering from Case Western Reserve University in 1992. Takahashi is deeply involved in new product development for AC motor drive applications.

For more information on Shenzhen Tech-innovation International (STI), visit their Web site:

http://www.china-sti.com

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