International Rectifier (IR) is a California-based power management technology company that produces high-performance analog and mixed-signal ICs. IR was acquired by Infineon Technologies AG in 2015. IR's products address applications in audio, automotive, computing, consumer electronics, lighting, and power generation.
Founded in 1947
Pioneered the commercial use of power MOSFETs in the late 1970s
Acquired by Infineon Technologies AG in 2015
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MOSFETs are IR's flagship products. IR pioneered commercial MOSFET technology in the late 1970s and has been a leader in the industry ever since. IR's MOSFETs address applications in power supplies, motor control, lighting, and solar inverters.
IR's insulated gate bipolar transistors (IGBTs) are designed for applications that require high-current switching and fast switching speeds. IR's IGBTs address applications in motor control, industrial automation, and renewable energy.
IR's gate drivers are used to control the switching of MOSFETs and IGBTs. IR's gate drivers address applications in motor control, power supplies, lighting, and inverters.
International Rectifier (IR) is a California-based power management technology company that produces high-performance analog and mixed-signal ICs.
IR's flagship products are MOSFETs, which address applications in power supplies, motor control, lighting, and solar inverters.
IR's competitors include STMicroelectronics, Texas Instruments, and ON Semiconductor.
IR was founded in 1947 and pioneered the commercial use of power MOSFETs in the late 1970s. IR was acquired by Infineon Technologies AG in 2015.
IR's gate drivers are used to control the switching of MOSFETs and IGBTs. IR's gate drivers address applications in motor control, power supplies, lighting, and inverters.