International Rectifier (IR)

Description

International Rectifier (IR) (Symbol:IRF--NYSE) is a pioneer and world leader in advanced power management technology, from digital, analog and mixed-signal ICs to advanced circuit devices, power systems and components. The world's leading manufacturers of computers, appliances, automobiles, consumer electronics and defense systems rely on IR technology to drive the performance and efficiency of their products. Today, power management technology plays a more important role than ever in saving the world's dwindling energy reserves while tackling tough technology roadblocks.

  • IR technology makes variable-speed operation practical and affordable for everything from conveyor belts to washing machines.
  • We allow laptop computers to run longer.
  • We're raising the bar for vehicle performance and fuel economy with electronic steering and a host of other advances.

Technology Leader

  • Digital, analog and mixed-signal ICs, advanced circuit devices, power systems and components
  • We pioneered and hold key patents on technology that created the $5 billion power MOSFET industry.
  • We focus completely on power chips and subsystems, and we create proprietary products that add more value to our customers' end products.
  • Our high-volume dedicated fab sets the benchmark for cost in our industry.
  • We invest aggressively in R&D, and we're generating a flow of highly-differentiated products targeted to high-growth applications.
  • IR has the products, capacity, and cost structure to grow and build shareholder value.

Products

  • High performance analog, digital and mixed-signal ICs
  • Advanced circuit devices
  • Power systems
  • Components