100V MOSFETs launched for space applications

IR has launched a range of hermetic radiation-hardened 100V MOSFETs in a compact, surface-mount SMD0.2 package for space applications such as satellite bus power systems and payload power supplies.

News from Electronicstalk, 13 December 2010

IGBT for use in energy-efficient DC-DC automotives

International Rectifier (IR) has introduced two high-power density devices, the AUIRS2191S 600V driver IC and AUIRGP50B60PD1 600V non-punch-through (NPT) insulated gate bipolar transistor (IGBT).

News from Electronicstalk, 15 November 2010

Automotive Mosfets for heavy-load applications

International Rectifier has expanded its family of automotive DirectFET2 power Mosfets that deliver good power density, dual-sided cooling and minimal parasitic inductance and resistance.

News from Electronicstalk, 26 October 2010

IR develops high-efficiency POL voltage regulators

International Rectifier (IR) has launched a series of voltage regulators designed to maximise efficiency in space applications, including satellites requiring long mission lives of up to 15 years.

News from Electronicstalk, 13 October 2010

International Rectifier offers P-channel devices

International Rectifier is offering -30V devices featuring P-channel Mosfet silicon in an SO-8 package for battery charge and discharge switches, and system/load switches used in DC applications.

News from Electronicstalk, 15 September 2010

Rugged ICs target automotive applications

International Rectifier offers a range of rugged 600V ICs for energy-efficient automotive gate drive applications including piezo and common rail injection, fan and compressor applications.

News from Electronicstalk, 3 September 2010

IR Mosfets ideal for automotive applications

International Rectifier (IR) has expanded its family of automotive-qualified power Mosfets for applications requiring low on-state resistance (RDS(ON)), including on-board power supplies.

News from Electronicstalk, 3 August 2010

Hexfet power Mosfets ideal for telecom equipment

The latest family of Hexfet power Mosfets from International Rectifier are ideal for applications in battery charge and discharge switches, system and load switches, and light-load motor drives.

News from Electronicstalk, 21 July 2010

Mid-voltage MOSFETs target switching applications

International Rectifier has expanded its portfolio of Hexfet power MOSFETs to offer a range of mid-voltage devices available in a 5 x 6mm PQFN package with optimised copper clip and solder die.

News from Electronicstalk, 29 June 2010

Low-side driver IC targets automotive applications

The AUIRS4426S dual-channel low-side driver IC is intended for use in automotive applications, including hybrid power train drives, direct fuel injection and DC/DC converter applications.

News from Electronicstalk, 10 June 2010

• HID control IC suits outdoor lighting applications

• IR voltage regulator targets consumer electronics

• Smartrectifier IC has MOT protection circuitry

• Intelligent power switches for harsh environments

• Control IC for automotive drive applications

• IR launches high-voltage power MOSFET driver

• International Rectifier launches Hexfet Mosfets

• IR3640M PWM control IC launched by IR

• Driver IC for Class D audio applications

• IR extends Smartrectifier IC range

• IR3725 IC delivers one per cent current accuracy

• Mosfets give high current rating

• IR introduces trench Hexfet Power Mosfets

• IR introduces AUIRS212xS 600V ICs

• ICs handle short circuits

• Rad-hard MOSFETs take logic inputs

• MOSFETs are optimised for industrial batteries

• Buck regulators have wide-range inputs

• Controller improves light load efficiency

• IGBTs reduce power dissipation for UPS systems

• Chipset upgrades AMD power supplies

• Gate driver IC resists negative voltage

• PoL regulators enable cut and paste power design

• Gate drivers suit motor control applications

• Controllers ease POL convertor design

• Two-device set simplifies multiphase power

• QPL rectifiers target high-reliability supplies

• Power chipset enables N+1 redundancy

• PWM controller includes 150V half-bridge driver

• Protected power switches improve on-resistance

• Driver ICs cut optocoupler input current

• Class D audio chipset cuts board space

• Eric Lidow receives lifetime achievement award

• Platform is optimised for pump control design

• Focus products lead IR growth

• Module simplifies motor control for aerospace

• Photovoltaic relays reduce on-resistance

• High-voltage ICs enter next generation

• Chipset cuts power drain in mid-range convertors

• Lower conduction losses for higher efficiency

• N-channel MOSFETs show merit in conversion

• Power designs go online

• Power chipset to clean up on white goods control

• PWM controller cuts the size of POL convertors

• IGBTs claim motor control savings

• Hybrid convertors promise reliable DC power

• Novel rectifier keeps it cool

• Rad-hard convertors claim top efficiency

• MOSFETs boost power supply density

• PWM control IC takes drivers onboard

• Ballast boosts lamp efficiency and performance

• MOSFETs cut power system losses

• International Rectifier posts financial results

• Schottky diodes are smaller and more efficient

• Controller protects audio amplifiers

• Compact chipset offers high performance

• Rad-hard MOSFETs cut power drain

• Active ORing reduces component count

• MOSFET chipset cuts component count in half

• MOSFETs pair up to raise convertor efficiency

• MOSFETs keep cool to boost conversion efficiency

• Motor drive chip needs no heatsink up to 180W

• Convertor module simplifies PSU design

• Rad-hard solid state relays boost reliability

• Active ORing chip cuts power drain

• Novel PFC chips correct in one cycle

• Silicon controlled rectifiers run up to 75A

• MOSFET has designs on Class D audio amplifiers

• Design cuts flyback supplies down to size

• Memec has global appeal for IR

• MOSFETs claim benchmark low on-resistance

• Alternator regulator takes LIN interface onboard

• PWM controller brings drive to the point of load

• PWM controller powers up latest processor families

• Reference design is illuminating stuff

• Reference design speeds switchers to market

• Controller simplifies DC/DC conversion circuitry

• Control ICs simplify industrial motor drive design

• Lighting chip offers adaptive ballast control

• High voltage rating for fast recovery diodes

• Standard convertors aim for space missions

• Inverter chip simplifies appliance motor drives

• Power modules simplify variable-speed motion

• Danish lab to focus on space-level products

• Space-saving motor controller hits the streets

• Dual PWM controller checks overcurrent

• Lead-free packaging spreads through range

• Q1 figures show strong growth for IR

• PWM controller makes good sense

• Schottky shrinks into BGA packaging

• Switches protect automotive power systems

• IR ends year on a higher note

• Module combines bridge, brake and inverter

• IGBTs enhance motor drive performance

• Power management semiconductors come in die form

• Novel architecture simplifies PFC

• All in one to control inverters for white goods

• IGBTs aim for high-frequency switchers

• Flexible power from novel multiphase architecture

• MOSFET pair provide instant power switching

• IGBTs and diodes in rugged combination

• 40V MOSFET takes on larger automotive tasks

• Satellite power convertor boasts 90% efficiency

• Low on-resistance MOSFET aids convertor efficiency

• Diodes cut components and raise current density

• Higher-current MOSFETs boost convertor density

• Bridge rectifiers keep a low profile

• Power chipsets save heat and space for servers

• IR acquires second Welsh wafer fab

• Microelectronic relays keep the leaks down

• SM power package cracks two-way cooling conundrum

• MOSFET and diode together save space and cost

• Ultrafast recovery diodes for increased efficiency

• Building block cuts conversion parts count

• IR sets up high-voltage design centre in Italy

• High-efficiency MOSFETs aim for backplane power

• Fluorescent lamp ballast design cuts costs

• MOSFET and controller combine for tiny switchers

• Controller aids onboard power conversion

• Power chipset optimises Class D power amps

• Compact bridge rectifiers run up to 1200V

• Reference design simplifies high-efficiency PSUs

• MOSFETs improve power density on both sides

• 1kV rad-hard power MOSFET saves satellite space