International Rectifier has introduced a reliable, highly efficient and cost effective control IC for magnetic ballasts used in fluorescent lamps.  

International Rectifier has today revealed the introduction of two new high performance R8 radiation hardened power MOSFETs. Specifically designed for space grade point-of-load voltage regulator applications, the new IRHLNM87Y20SCS power MOSFETs offer extremely low on-state resistance (RDS(on)) of 12 milliohms (typical) and total gate charge of 18nC (typical). This is because the new R8 logic level power MOSFETs utilize Trench technology which in...

International Rectifier has today announced the introduction of a new integrated voltage regulator designed for space-constrained, energy efficient netcom, server and storage applications, the IR3823 SupIRBuck. Delivering up to 3A with superior efficiencies in excess of 97.5%, the new IR3823 is available in an ultra-compact 3.5mm x 3.5mm package.

International Rectifier announces the first of a family of innovative Power Block devices for DC-DC synchronous buck applications, the IRFH4251D and IRFH4253D. Intended applications for IR’s Power Blocks include advanced telecom and netcom equipment, servers, graphic cards, desktop, ultrabook and notebook computers. Delivering benchmark power density in a 5x6 mm PQFN package, the 25V IRFH4251D and IRFH4253D feature IR’s latest generat...

International Rectifier announced the introduction of the IRS2505LTRPBF, the industry’s smallest power factor correction (PFC) boost IC in a 5-pin SOT23 package for switch mode power supply (SMPS), LED drivers, fluorescent and HID electronic ballast applications.

International Rectifier has today introduced the radiation hardened ML Series dual output DC-DC power converter platform designed for RF communication equipment such as low noise amplifiers, receivers and frequency converters used onboard satellites. IR’s ML Series features output sequencing typically required by RF-circuitries and isolated telemetry/telecommand for compliant satellite telemetry/telecommand systems without the need for addition...

International Rectifier today introduced a family of rugged 1200V ultra-fast insulated-gate bipolar transistors optimized for industrial motor drive and UPS systems. The new devices leverage IR’s field stop trench ultra-thin wafer technology that delivers lower conduction and switching losses.

International Rectifier have today announced the introdcution of the IRS44273L low-side gate drive IC offering high drive capability in a highly compact SOT-23-5L package. The IRS44273L is easy to use and provides a simple solution for IGBT and MOSFET gate drive, offering 1.5A (typical) sink and source capability, fast switching performance and integrated under-voltage lockout protection with minimal board space requirements.

International Rectifier has expanded its PowIRaudio family with the introduction of the single channel IR4321M and dual channel IR4322M integrated power modules. The 60V IR4321M and IR4322M complement the existing product offering and expand the power capability of low load-impedance Class D audio systems in applications including car audio systems, tabletop audio systems, active speakers and musical instruments (with integrated amplifiers).

International Rectifier has strengthened its family of automotive-qualified COOLiRFET MOSFETs with the addition of 22 new devices in differing packages. The devices deliver benchmark on-state resistance (Rds(on)) for heavy load applications including electric power steering (EPS), braking systems and other heavy loads on internal combustion engine (ICE) and micro hybrid vehicle platforms.

International Rectifier today introduced a family of automotive-qualified COOLiRFET MOSFETs delivering benchmark on-state resistance (Rds(on)) for heavy load applications including electric power steering (EPS), braking systems and other heavy loads on internal combustion engine (ICE) and micro hybrid vehicle platforms.

International Rectifier have today announced that it has qualified and shipped products built on its revolutionary Gallium Nitride-based power device technology platform for a home theatre system manufactured by a leading consumer electronics company. The pioneering GaN-based power device technology platform is the result of ten years of research and development by IR based on the company's proprietary GaN-on-silicon epitaxial technology.

IR engineering and sales staff will demonstrate IR’s latest energy-saving and high power density enabling technologies and products at the IR booth, Hall 9, Stand 413. The IR booth will feature the company’s latest power management solutions including a demonstration of its COOLiR technology for automotive, µIPM integrated modules and Gen8 IGBTs for motor control applications, and IR’s GaN-based power device platform, GaNpowIR.

IR announce the introduction of the IR3847 high current Point-of-Load integrated voltage regulator that extends the current rating of IR’s third generation SupIRBuck family up to 25A in a compact 5x6 mm package. Available in a compact 5x6mm PQFN package, the IR3847 also offers market-leading electrical and thermal performance for 15A – 25A applications such as peak efficiency greater than 96% and temperature rise at 25A as low as 50°C.

International Rectifier today announced the enhancement of its 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.

International Rectifier has launched the automotive-qualified AUIR3200S MOSFET driver IC with comprehensive protection and diagnostic features offering enhanced reliability for relay replacements and battery switch applications.

International Rectifier have announced the expansion of its family of 600V insulated-gate bipolar transistors with the introduction of the IRGP4640D, IRGP4650D and IRGP4660D. The new rugged, reliable devices are optimized for uninterruptible power supplies, solar, induction heating, industrial motor and welding applications.

International Rectifier has today expanded its family of SmartRectifier ICs with the introduction of the IR1169 high speed synchronous rectifier controller for flyback, forward and half-bridge converters used in AC-DC adapter, PC, server and Telecom SMPS applications.

International Rectifier have today announced the introduction of a family of 300V devices featuring IR’s latest power MOSFET silicon that deliver benchmark on-state resistance (Rds(on)) for a wide range of high efficiency industrial applications such 110-120 VAC line conditioners and 110-120 VAC power supplies, and DC to AC inverters including solar inverters and Uninterruptible Power Supplies.

IR today announced the expansion of its PowIRaudio family of integrated power modules with the introduction of the IR4311M and IR4312M. The 40V IR4311M and IR4312M offer a compact, heatsink-free solution for low power Class D audio applications including tabletop audio systems, active speakers and musical instruments with integrated amplifiers.