May 2, 2012 International Rectifier has introduced the automotive qualified AUIRS2334S 600 V IC for 3-phase inverterized motor drive applications such as high voltage compressors (HVAC) and fans. Read more

April 12, 2012 International Rectifier has introduced an automotive-qualified IGBT optimized for soft switching applications such as Positive Temperature Coefficient (PTC) heater applications as used in electric and hybrid vehicles. Read more

March 22, 2012 International Rectifier has introduced an automotive-qualified AUIR3240S battery power switch for the combustion-engine shut-off and restart function (Stop-Start system) that can help reduce fuel consumption in automotive vehicles by up to 15 percent. 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

January 5, 2012 International Rectifier's IRMCK171 one-time programmable ROM-based monolithic mixed-signal IC for sensorless sinusoidal motor control of appliances now meets the standards of IMQ (Italy) Annex R of IEC 60335-1 Edition 4.2 – Class B software requirements. 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 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 15, 2011 International Rectifier has launched a family of automotive-qualified MOSFETs delivering benchmark on-state resistance (Rds(on)) for a range of applications including electric power steering (EPS), integrated starter alternator (ISA) pump and motor control, and other heavy loads on internal combustion engine (ICE) and hybrid vehicle platforms. 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 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

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

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 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

June 14, 2010 International Rectifier has introduced the AUIPS7221R 65 V high-side intelligent power switch with fully integrated bootstrap function for fast automotive actuator applications including fuel magnetic injectors and braking valves. Read more

April 7, 2010 International Rectifier has introduced the company's first dedicated family of automotive qualified MOSFETs for a range of applications requiring low on-state resistance (RDS(on)) including Electric Power Steering (EPS), Integrated Starter Alternator (ISA) pump and motor control, DC-DC conversion, battery switch, and other heavy loads on Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) and hybrid vehicle platforms. 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 12, 2010 International Rectifier introduced the AUIPS7111S high-side intelligent power switch with ultra low on-state resistance (RDS(on)) for harsh 24V automotive environments such as under-the-hood truck junction boxes. 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