EL SEGUNDO, Calif. — International Rectifier, IR® (NYSE: IRF), a world leader in power management technology, today introduced the iP2005A, a fully optimized power stage solution for high current synchronous buck multi-phase converters used in gaming, computing and communications applications.

The iP2005A is 40 percent smaller in size compared to the previous generation device while its efficient operation up to 1.5MHz allows designers to further reduce board space by minimizing the value of output capacitors and inductors. The iP2005A is optimized for very low EMI, eliminating the need for external snubber circuits in EMI-sensitive designs such as consumer game consoles. By eliminating external snubbers, the iP2005A reduces per phase power loss by up to 2.3W compared to the previous generation device that required an external resistor and capacitor snubber with values of 2.2 Ohms and 10nF respectively.

“With its 40 percent smaller size, the iP2005A is a mini system power block that provides high performance, and with its high level of integration, the device significantly saves space and simplifies design,” said Tim McDonald, vice president of IR’s iPOWIR™ product line.

Available in a 7.7mm x 7.7mm x 1.7mm LGA package, each iP2005A building block is capable of delivering up to 40 amps at 0.8V to 5.5V output. By using these building blocks in a multi-phase system, currents up to 160 amps can be achieved with an industry standard four-phase controller. In addition to an external PWM controller, only input and output capacitors and an output inductor at each phase are required.

Specifications

Part Number	Package	VIN (V)	VOUT (V)	IOUT (A)	Freq. Max (MHz)
iP2005A	7.7mm x 7.7mm x 1.7mm LGA	6.5 - 13.2	0.8 - 5.5	40A	1.5

About iPOWIR™

The iPOWIR integrated power conversion stage product line delivers a greater level of power density, efficiency and robustness combined with lower noise to provide a highly innovative, cost effective solution that shrinks, simplifies and optimizes the design of power delivery for the latest generation of low-voltage data processing devices using single- and multi-phase topologies. IR's expertise in power device and driver co-design, together with a long tradition of innovative packaging deliver this optimized and versatile functional component that combines multiple power semiconductors, ICs, and passive elements into a single thermally enhanced package.

Availability and Pricing

Pricing for the iP2005A devices begins at US$3.31 each in 10,000-unit quantities. Production orders are available immediately. The IRDCiP2005A-A reference design featuring the iP2005A device is also available and costs $275 per kit. Prices are subject to change.