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International Rectifier

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The Omnibus Building Lesbourne Road
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RH2 7JP
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Telephone: (0)1737 227200

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Listing of all 211 news releases from International Rectifier:

Controller improves light load efficiency

Key features include 0.5% overall system set point accuracy and daisychain digital phase timing for accurate phase interleaving without the need for external components.

News from International Rectifier (25 March 2008)

Building blocks create multiphase power systems

Power stage is optimised for very low EMI, eliminating the need for power-hungry external snubber circuits in EMI-sensitive designs such as consumer game consoles.

News from International Rectifier (11 March 2008)

IGBTs reduce power dissipation for UPS systems

Application-specific devices use IR's latest-generation field stop trench technology to reduce conduction and switching losses.

News from International Rectifier ( 6 March 2008)

Output power monitor raises PSU efficiency

The IR3721 measures dynamic power at the output/load side of voltage regulators to deliver a significant improvement in dynamic power measurement accuracy.

News from International Rectifier (27 February 2008)

Chipset upgrades AMD power supplies

Control IC enables designers to migrate from AMD processors requiring a parallel VID to SVID processors without the need to change the motherboard.

News from International Rectifier (20 February 2008)

Power convertors handle the vacuum of space

The Mx series offers space ruggedness and low noise power performance in an open board assembly construction.

News from International Rectifier ( 4 February 2008)

Gate driver IC resists negative voltage

International Rectifier's IRS26302D incorporates negative voltage immunity circuitry to protect the system from catastrophic events such as high-current switching and short-circuit conditions

News from International Rectifier (23 January 2008)

Power stage and controller come together

The iP1206 is designed for two-phase single output applications up to 30A or dual independent outputs up to 15A.

News from International Rectifier (26 December 2007)

PoL regulators enable cut and paste power design

Wide-input single-output synchronous buck voltage regulators target high-density high-performance data centre and consumer applications.

News from International Rectifier (30 November 2007)

Gate driver ICs provide rugged solution

International Rectifier IRS2336xD gate driver ICs are suitable for three-phase applications that require industrial level ruggedness.

News from International Rectifier (26 October 2007)

Gate drivers suit motor control applications

The IRS212x family of ICs provides a gate voltage up to 20V, a typical turn-on current of 290mA, a typical turn-off current of 600mA and accepts input logic levels of 3.3V, 5V and 15V.

News from International Rectifier (19 October 2007)

Chipset creates compact Class D audio

Audio chipset targets medium-power high-performance Class D amplifiers from 50 to 500W.

News from International Rectifier ( 4 October 2007)

Controllers ease POL convertor design

Dual-channel synchronous buck control ICs integrate high performance drivers for medium- to high-current point-of-load buck convertors.

News from International Rectifier (30 July 2007)

Audio amplifier design saves space

Reference design cuts PCB board space by 50% for Class D audio amplifiers for the entire mid-voltage range of mid- and high-power amplifiers.

News from International Rectifier (10 July 2007)

Two-device set simplifies multiphase power

Chipset provides a full-featured and flexible way to implement a complete Intel or AMD CPU power solution.

News from International Rectifier (11 June 2007)

Drivers cut the cost of motor control

Half-bridge, high-side and low-side driver ICs are tailored for low- and mid-voltage motor drive applications.

News from International Rectifier (31 May 2007)

QPL rectifiers target high-reliability supplies

High-reliability Schottky rectifiers are manufactured in accordance to the Defense Supply Center Columbus Qualified Products List.

News from International Rectifier (19 April 2007)

MOSFET chipset raises bar on efficiency

Chipset powers high-current DC/DC convertors used in advanced telecomms and datacomms systems, notebook, high-end desktops and servers.

News from International Rectifier (10 April 2007)

Power chipset enables N+1 redundancy

A new chipset for scalable multi-phase, interleaved buck DC-DC convertors adds N+1 redundancy, hot-swapping capability and several protection features.

News from International Rectifier (16 March 2007)

Reference designs for power chipsets

Two new POWIR+ chipset reference designs are for high-end consumer applications and computing

News from International Rectifier ( 1 March 2007)

PWM controller includes 150V half-bridge driver

Ballast chip simplifies multiple-lamp circuits

Protected power switches improve on-resistance

IR poised for higher levels of profitability

Driver ICs cut optocoupler input current

Power MOSFET is flexible about its input voltage

Class D audio chipset cuts board space

Lighting IC with active power factor correction

Eric Lidow receives lifetime achievement award

Intelligent switches have automotive aims

Platform is optimised for pump control design

Power MOSFET boasts 95% efficiency

Focus products lead IR growth

Rectifier enables smaller cooler supplies

Module simplifies motor control for aerospace

Buck controller is made for lighting

Photovoltaic relays reduce on-resistance

MOSFETs help maximise power densities

High-voltage ICs enter next generation

Driver chips simplify ballast design

Chipset cuts power drain in mid-range convertors

Computing and communications deliver for IR

Lower conduction losses for higher efficiency

Class D audio power amplifier needs no heatsink

N-channel MOSFETs show merit in conversion

MOSFETs are made for the point of load

Power designs go online

Design takes 30% off quarter-brick supplies

Power chipset to clean up on white goods control

Two MOSFETs in one save space and power

PWM controller cuts the size of POL convertors

PWM controller cuts convertor complexity

IGBTs claim motor control savings

Power controllers boost multiphase efficiency

Hybrid convertors promise reliable DC power

Chipset creates ideal air-con motor controller

Novel rectifier keeps it cool

MOSFET is qualified for automotive use

Rad-hard convertors claim top efficiency

MOSFETs come together to save space for PoE

MOSFETs boost power supply density

Voltage regulators set for space missions

PWM control IC takes drivers onboard

Inverter modules seal out moisture

Ballast boosts lamp efficiency and performance

Power switches promise rugged performance

MOSFETs cut power system losses

Power MOSFET cuts conduction losses

International Rectifier posts financial results

PWM controllers boast 1% accuracy

Schottky diodes are smaller and more efficient

Controller protects audio amplifiers

Environmental awareness brings award

MOSFETs manage more current

Compact chipset offers high performance

Design kit eases control of power factor

Rad-hard MOSFETs cut power drain

Buck controllers are efficient at point of load

Active ORing reduces component count

Pricing pressure prunes IR profits

MOSFET chipset cuts component count in half

Power module handles 40A continuous current

MOSFETs pair up to raise convertor efficiency

Microelectronic relays handle more current

MOSFETs keep cool to boost conversion efficiency

Drive controllers add opto-free protection

Motor drive chip needs no heatsink up to 180W

Compact diode rivals its big brothers

Convertor module simplifies PSU design

IR on track to higher margins

Rad-hard solid state relays boost reliability

Microelectronic relays boost product reliability

Active ORing chip cuts power drain

Power modules simplify motion applications

Novel PFC chips correct in one cycle

Flexible route to power up AMD-based systems

Silicon controlled rectifiers run up to 75A

IGBT and diode come together to boost efficiency

MOSFET has designs on Class D audio amplifiers

Earnings rise for IR

Design cuts flyback supplies down to size

More leads help boost MOSFET current ratings

Memec has global appeal for IR

Robust design for Class D audio amp

MOSFETs claim benchmark low on-resistance

Automotive modules come in new power packages

Alternator regulator takes LIN interface onboard

MOSFETs work with full-bridge controller IC

PWM controller brings drive to the point of load

Welsh plant wins energy efficiency award

PWM controller powers up latest processor families

Rad-hard MOSFETs take on bipolar applications

Reference design is illuminating stuff

Chipset cuts convertor losses

Reference design speeds switchers to market

IR ends year with near-record quarter

Controller simplifies DC/DC conversion circuitry

IR acquires specialty epitaxial services business

Control ICs simplify industrial motor drive design

Expansion to put Newport at leading edge

Lighting chip offers adaptive ballast control

Intelligent approach to driving halogen lamps

High voltage rating for fast recovery diodes

All-time record orders for IR

Standard convertors aim for space missions

MOSFETs made for automotive power management

Inverter chip simplifies appliance motor drives

Convertors satisfy satellite specs

Power modules simplify variable-speed motion

MOSFETs optimised for VRM 10 power systems

Danish lab to focus on space-level products

Dual-output power blocks simplify DC/DC design

Space-saving motor controller hits the streets

Regulators for high-density military and aerospace

Dual PWM controller checks overcurrent

IGBTs aim for rugged performance

Lead-free packaging spreads through range

Motion controllers eliminate programming tasks

Q1 figures show strong growth for IR

Drivers go high and low to simplify power design

PWM controller makes good sense

MOSFETs shrink automotive power management

Schottky shrinks into BGA packaging

Chipset shrinks for high-current conversion

Switches protect automotive power systems

More power to Mars landers

IR ends year on a higher note

Frugal module simplifies motor drive design

Module combines bridge, brake and inverter

Joint venture to target motor control

IGBTs enhance motor drive performance

System speeds through motion control development

Power management semiconductors come in die form

Chipset speeds motor response and protection

Novel architecture simplifies PFC

Platform speeds sensorless motor control

All in one to control inverters for white goods

Chipsets redefine distributed power designs

IGBTs aim for high-frequency switchers

Miniscule package for bidirectional MOSFET pair

Flexible power from novel multiphase architecture

Hi-rel convertors handle 25% more power

MOSFET pair provide instant power switching

MOSFETs remove the need for extra diodes

IGBTs and diodes in rugged combination

FET boosts efficiency at higher frequencies

40V MOSFET takes on larger automotive tasks

Active design boosts automotive power levels

Satellite power convertor boasts 90% efficiency

Online design centre speeds PSU development

Low on-resistance MOSFET aids convertor efficiency

MOSFETs boost hot-swap convertor efficiency

Diodes cut components and raise current density

Diodes save space and increase current ratings

Higher-current MOSFETs boost convertor density

MOSFETs stay cool in telecomms supplies

Bridge rectifiers keep a low profile

Compact MOSFETs keep on-resistance down

Power chipsets save heat and space for servers

MOSFETs aim for 42V automotive applications

IR acquires second Welsh wafer fab

Reference designs point to simplified convertors

Microelectronic relays keep the leaks down

PWM controller powers DDR memories

SM power package cracks two-way cooling conundrum

IGBT and diode run cooler together for driving

MOSFET and diode together save space and cost

E-commerce award for International Rectifier

Ultrafast recovery diodes for increased efficiency

Software simplifies complex ballast design

Building block cuts conversion parts count

Simpler switching with smaller gate drivers

IR sets up high-voltage design centre in Italy

Two MOSFETs are better in one package

High-efficiency MOSFETs aim for backplane power

300V diodes provide ideal performance for PSUs

Fluorescent lamp ballast design cuts costs

High-temperature MOSFET handles automotive stress

MOSFET and controller combine for tiny switchers

IGBTs optimised for high-volume appliance drives

Controller aids onboard power conversion

Reference design delivers digital ballasts

Power chipset optimises Class D power amps

Fast-recovey diodes range up to 400V

Compact bridge rectifiers run up to 1200V

IR gains licence to ship rad-hard devices

Reference design simplifies high-efficiency PSUs

Rad-hard MOSFETs protect and survive

MOSFETs improve power density on both sides

MOSFETs improve 12V-input converter efficiency

1kV rad-hard power MOSFET saves satellite space

 

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