February 14, 2012 International Rectifier has extended the company’s PowIRstage family of integrated devices with the introduction of the IR3551, optimized for use in next-generation servers, desktop PCs, graphics cards, and communication systems. Read more

February 7, 2012 International Rectifier has introduced a versatile family of CHiL digital PWM controllers that shrinks footprint and improves efficiency in a variety of mid-range to high-end and extreme server, desktop, and computing applications. IR’s six new devices meet Intel VR12 and VR12.5 and AMD SVI1 and SVI2 specifications, and support multiphase designs from 1 to 8 phases operating 1 to 2 loops. Read more

January 30, 2012 International Rectifier has launched the AUIR0815S automotive-qualified IC featuring high output current in excess of 10 A to drive large IGBTs or MOSFETs in inverter stages for the power train of hybrid and electrical vehicles. Read more

January 24, 2012 International Rectifier has introduced the AUIR0815S automotive-qualified IC featuring high output current in excess of 10 A to drive large IGBTs or MOSFETs in inverter stages for the power train of hybrid and electrical vehicles. Read more

December 23, 2011 International Rectifier has introduced a digital power solution featuring GUI-based VR design for fast, real-time tuning and system-level optimization powers All New 3-Way Digital X79 motherboards from GIGABYTE, a leading manufacturer of motherboards and graphics cards. Read more

December 5, 2011 International Rectifier has expanded the company's PowIRstage family of integrated devices with the introduction of the 40 A IR3553, optimized for next-generation servers, consumer and communication systems. Read more

November 17, 2011 International Rectifier has introduced the IRS2500 µPFC power factor correction (PFC) control IC for switch mode power supply (SMPS), LED drivers, fluorescent and HID electronic ballast applications. Read more

November 2, 2011 International Rectifier has introduced the IRS2526DS ‘Mini8’ compact fluorescent lamp (CFL) ballast control IC that offers full programmability and a high degree of accuracy and control for all lamp types. Available in an 8-pin SO-8 package, the new feature-rich IC reduces component count, simplifies circuit design and increases efficiency in a compact footprint. Read more

October 19, 2011 Mouser Electronics announced a new worldwide distribution agreement with International Rectifier, which for design engineers, means faster, more streamlined access to IR's advanced power management technology that enables applications to work smarter, run cooler, and raise the world's productivity-per-watt. Read more

October 18, 2011 International Rectifier has introduced the AUIRS2332J 600 V three-phase gate driver IC for automotive high-voltage motor drives for electric (EV) and hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) applications. Read more

October 13, 2011 International Rectifier has expanded its online design tool for the SupIRBuck family of integrated point-of-load voltage regulators to include new devices utilizing hysteretic constant on-time (COT) control designed to offer improved light load efficiency. Read more

October 4, 2011 International Rectifier has introduced a family of automotive-qualified 600 V IGBTs optimized for variable speed motor control and power supply applications used in electric and hybrid vehicles. Read more

September 22, 2011 International Rectifier has introduced a pair of efficient, reliable ultra-fast Trench Insulated Gate Bipolar Transistors (IGBTs) optimized for induction heating and resonant switching applications such as welding and high power rectification. Read more

September 15, 2011 International Rectifier has introduced a new digital power platform that improves energy efficiency in a wide variety of applications, including high performance server, desktop and computing applications. Read more

September 1, 2011 International Rectifier has introduced a family of reliable, efficient 1200 V Insulated Gate Bipolar Transistors (IGBTs) for induction heating, uninterruptible power supplies (UPS), solar and welding applications. Read more

July 28, 2011 International Rectifier has introduced the AUIR331x family of high-side intelligent power switch (IPS) devices with accurate current-sensing and built-in protection circuits for automotive applications. The new IPS devices enhance reliability in intelligent glow-plug controls, auxiliary positive temperature coefficient (PTC) heaters, engine cooling fan drivers and interior fan controllers. Read more

July 14, 2011 International Rectifier is enhancing the company’s PQFN offering with the introduction of a PQFN 2 mm x 2 mm and PQFN 3.3 mm x3.3 mm package. The new packages integrate two HEXFET MOSFETs utilizing IR’s latest silicon technology to deliver a high density, cost effective solution for low power applications including smart phones, tablet PCs, camcorders, digital still cameras, DC motors and wireless inductive chargers as well as notebook PC, server and Netcom equipment. Read more

July 7, 2011 International Rectifier has unveiled a family of automotive qualified MOSFETs for a range of applications requiring low on-state resistance (RDS(on)) including heavy load applications used in traditional  Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) platforms, micro and hybrid vehicle platforms.  The new rugged planar devices feature low RDS(on) and are  available across a range of voltages from 40V to 75 V in a variety of SMD and through-hole packages. Read more

June 30, 2011 International Rectifier has introduced the GH Series of radiation hardened (RAD-Hard) DC-DC converters. The new 50 W devices are designed to maximize efficiency for onboard spacecraft applications requiring long mission life up to 15 years. Read more

June 23, 2011 International Rectifier has extended the company’s packaging portfolio with the introduction of a PQFN 4 mm x 4 mm package featuring IR’s latest high-voltage gate drive ICs that delivers an ultra-compact, high density and efficient solution for a wide variety of applications including home appliance, industrial automation, power tools and alternative energy. Read more

June 10, 2011 International Rectifier is extending the company's packaging portfolio with the introduction of a PQFN 2 mm x 2 mm package featuring IR's latest HEXFET MOSFET silicon that delivers an ultra-compact,  high density and efficient solution for a wide variety of lower power  applications including smart phones, tablet PCs, camcorders, digital still  cameras, and notebook PC, server and network communications equipment.  Read more

May 24, 2011 International Rectifier has introduced the AUIR3330S Intelligent Power Switch (IPS) with a proprietary active di/dt control feature that significantly reduces conducted EMI and switching losses to simplify design and reduce overall system cost in automotive motor drive applications. Read more

May 17, 2011 International Rectifier has introduced a family of automotive qualified MOSFETs housed in a novel WideLead TO-262 package that reduces lead resistance by 50 percent compared to traditional TO-262 packages while offering 30 percent higher current. Read more

May 12, 2011 International Rectifier is claiming the industry’s first IC to integrate power factor correction (PFC) and ballast control in a single compact 8-pin SO-8 package. The new IRS2580DS Combo8 IC simplifies design and reduces overall component count to speed up design in energy efficient lighting applications. Read more

April 28, 2011 International Rectifier has introduced an automotive DirectFET2 power MOSFET chipset optimized for DC-DC applications used in internal combustion engine (ICE) cars, hybrid and electric vehicles. Read more

April 21, 2011 International Rectifier has introduced the IRS2052M 2-Channel Class D Audio IC for high performance home theater systems and car audio amplifiers. Read more

April 14, 2011 International Rectifier has introduced a Switched Mode Power Supply (SMPS) control IC for energy efficient applications for high power Light Emitting Diode (LED) illumination including LED street lighting, stadium lighting and theatrical lighting. Read more

April 8, 2011 International Rectifier has introduced a family of rugged automotive qualified MOSFETs for a range of applications used in Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) and hybrid vehicle platforms. Read more

March 29, 2011 International Rectifier has introduced the company’s first family of radiation hardened (RAD-Hard) dual power MOSFETs in a compact hermetic LCC-6 surface mount package for low power lightweight space applications requiring a small footprint such as satellite payload power systems. Read more

March 15, 2011 International Rectifier has introduced the IR115x family of µPFC power factor correction ICs for a wide variety of AC-DC applications including lighting, LCD/PDP TV and game console Switch Mode Power Supplies, fans, air conditioners, and uninterruptible power supplies ranging from 300 W to 8 kW. Read more

March 10, 2011 International Rectifier has introduced the IR3550, the first in a family of integrated PowIRstage products that delivers higher efficiency and better thermal performance than competing solutions along with smallest footprint while simplifying the DC-DC converter design for next-generation high performance servers, storage and communication systems. Read more

March 4, 2011 International Rectifier has launched the iP1837 and iP1827 iPowIR voltage regulators for point-of-load (POL) applications including servers, netcom, data storage and telecom equipment requiring high current. Read more

March 1, 2011 International Rectifier has introduced the iP1837 and iP1827 iPowIR voltage regulators for point-of-load (POL) applications including servers, netcom, data storage and telecom equipment requiring high current. Read more

February 28, 2011 International Rectifier Corporation has signed a definitive agreement to acquire privately held CHiL Semiconductor Corporation (CHiL) for $75 million in cash, subject to working capital adjustments. Read more

February 1, 2011 International Rectifier has introduced a family of DirectFETplus power MOSFETs featuring IR’s new generation of silicon that sets a new standard in efficiency for 12 V input synchronous buck applications including next-generation servers, desktops, and notebooks. Read more

January 27, 2011 International Rectifier has introduced a family of automotive qualified planar MOSFETs for a variety of applications used in Internal Combustion Engine (ICE), hybrid and full electric vehicle platforms. Read more

December 30, 2010 Before you ease yourself into 2011 maybe you should take a little while to reflect on the ten most popular technical articles of 2010. Read more

December 9, 2010 International Rectifier has introduced 30 V DirectFET MOSFET chipset technology tailored for cost sensitive 19 V input synchronous buck applications such as notebooks.  Read more

December 2, 2010 International Rectifier has introduced a family of hermetic radiation hardened (RAD-Hard) 100 V MOSFETs in a new compact, surface mount SMD0.2 package for space applications such as satellite bus power systems and payload power supplies. Read more

November 25, 2010 Finding better ways through semicondcutors and other devices to generate, transmit, use and save energy will be a large focus at the upcoming International Electron Devices Meeting. Read more

November 18, 2010 International Rectifier has introduced the IRS2053M 200 V driver IC for use in Class D Audio applications including high performance home theater systems and car audio amplifiers requiring a compact footprint. Read more

November 11, 2010 International Rectifier has introduced a family of 25 V and 30 V devices featuring IR’s latest HEXFET MOSFET silicon in a new performance PQFN 3 x 3 package that delivers a high density, reliable and efficient solution for DC-DC converters in telecom, netcom, and high-end desktop and notebook computer applications. Read more

November 9, 2010 International Rectifier has introduced the AUIRS2191S 600 V driver IC and AUIRGP50B60PD1 600 V non-punch-through (NPT) insulated gate bipolar transistor (IGBT) for use in energy-efficient DC-DC automotive applications. Read more

November 3, 2010 International Rectifier has introduced a new family of SupIRBuck integrated point-of-load (POL) voltage regulators in a compact 4 x 5 mm package. The devices, tailored for energy-efficient server, storage, telecom, netcom and set-top box applications offer the same efficiency and functionality as previous generation devices in a 33 percent smaller footprint. Read more

October 28, 2010 International Rectifier has introduced a new RAD-Hard solid state relay (SSR) for power bus switching, heater control circuits and battery charging used in high reliability (hi-rel) space-qualified applications. Read more

October 22, 2010 International Rectifier expands its family of automotive DirectFET2 power MOSFETs characterized by high power density, dual-sided cooling and very low parasitic inductance and resistance for heavy load applications, including Electric Power Steering (EPS), power supplies, battery switches on hybrid electric vehicles and Integrated Starter Alternators (ISA) on micro hybrid vehicles. Read more

October 14, 2010 International Rectifier has expanded its SupIRBuck family of integrated point-of-load (POL) voltage regulators. The new devices, tailored for energy-efficient high performance server, storage, telecom and netcom applications offer greater efficiency and functionality compare with previous generation devices for energy saving and easy on-board implementation. Read more

October 7, 2010 International Rectifier has introduced a new series of non-isolated, radiation hardened Point-of-Load (POL) voltage regulators. The new devices are designed to maximize efficiency in space applications including satellites requiring long mission life up to 15 years or 100Krads of total ionizing dose (TID). Read more

September 16, 2010 International Rectifier has introduced what the company claims is the industry’s first 8-pin resonant half-bridge control ICs for energy efficient Switch Mode Power Supplies (SMPS) used in LCD televisions and monitors, home theater systems, desktop computers, printers and game console applications. Read more

September 9, 2010 International Rectifier has introduced a new family of -30 V devices featuring IR's latest P-channel MOSFET silicon in an SO-8 package for battery charge and discharge switches, and system/load switches used in DC applications. Read more

September 6, 2010 International Rectifier has launched two automotive DirectFET2 power MOSFETs optimized with low gate charge for switching applications including Switch Mode Power Supplies (SMPS), Class D Audio systems, High Intensity Discharge (HID) lighting, and other automotive power conversion applications. Read more

August 31, 2010 International Rectifier has launched a family of rugged 600 V ICs for energy-efficient automotive gate drive applications including Piezo and common rail injection, starter alternator, electronic power steering, fan and compressor applications. Read more

August 23, 2010 International Rectifier has introduced a family of automotive DirectFET2 power MOSFETs for high frequency switching applications including the output stage for Class D Audio systems. Read more

August 13, 2010 International Rectifier has released a new online Insulated Gate Bipolar Transistor (IGBT) selection tool that enables design optimization in a wide range of applications including motor drives, uninterruptable power supplies (UPS), solar inverters, and welding. Read more

July 30, 2010 International Rectifier has expanded its family of automotive-qualified power MOSFETs for applications requiring low on-state resistance (RDS(on)) including on-board power supplies and heavy loads on Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) platforms, micro and full hybrid platforms Read more

July 20, 2010 International Rectifier has introduced the first in a series of high current, ultra-low dropout (ULDO) RAD-Hard hybrid linear voltage regulators for space applications including satellites and launch vehicles. Read more

July 2, 2010 International Rectifier has introduced a new online design tool that enables electrical and thermal simulation and design optimization for the SupIRBuck family of integrated point-of-load voltage regulators. Read more

June 25, 2010 International Rectifier has expanded its portfolio of HEXFET power MOSFETs to offer a complete family of mid-voltage devices available in a 5x6 mm PQFN package with optimized copper clip and solder die. Read more

June 14, 2010 International Rectifier has introduced a high-side intelligent power switch with fully integrated bootstrap function for fast actuator applications including fuel magnetic injectors and braking valves. Read more

May 5, 2010 International Rectifier is introducing at PCIM Europe the AUIRS2117S and AUIRS2118S 600 V ICs for automotive gate drive applications including direct injection, and brushless DC motor drives. Read more

April 22, 2010 International Rectifier has introduced the full-featured IRS2573DS High-Intensity Discharge (HID) electronic ballast control IC for low-, medium- and high-power general purpose industrial HID applications including retail store spotlights, general outdoor lighting applications and outdoor street lighting. Read more

April 8, 2010 International Rectifier has introduced the IRF6706S2PbF and IRF6798MPbF DirectFET MOSFET chipset that provides best-in-class efficiency for 12 V input synchronous buck applications including servers, desktops, and notebooks. Read more

March 19, 2010 International Rectifier has introduced the AUIRS2301S 600V IC for automotive motor drives, micro inverter drives and general purpose three-phase inverter applications. Read more

March 4, 2010 International Rectifier has introduced a high-side intelligent power switch with ultra low on-state resistance (RDS(on)) for harsh 24 V automotive environments such as under-the-hood truck junction boxes. Read more