EL SEGUNDO, Calif. — International Rectifier, IR® (NYSE: IRF), a world leader in power management technology, today announced it will showcase its latest automotive-qualified power management solutions at a major vehicle electronics industry event.

IR will participate in Convergence® 2008 which is being held at the Cobo Center, Detroit, Michigan, from October 20 to October 22, 2008. The company’s latest automotive grade power management solutions will be on display at booth 346.

IR’s sales representatives and field application engineers will be available to discuss the company’s portfolio of automotive-qualified high voltage ICs, intelligent power switches, power MOSFETS and IGBTs for a broad range of automotive systems from typical 12V power net applications to 1200V hybrid electric vehicle power management solutions.

IR offers application-specific solutions and components for AC and DC motor drives of all power classes, actuator drivers, automotive lighting, direct fuel injection for diesel and gasoline engines, hybrid electric vehicle power train and peripheral systems for micro-, mild-, full- and plug-in hybrids and electric vehicles, as well as body electronic systems such as glow plugs, PTC heaters, electric power steering, fuel pumps, HVAC and rear wipers.

With an impressive line up of speakers and panelists, an exhibition showcasing the most advanced products and technologies, and enhanced networking activities, Convergence 2008 connects the most influential technologies and people in the fusion of vehicle electronics, mechanics and communications.