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EL SEGUNDO, Calif.--([ BUSINESS WIRE ])--International Rectifier, IR (NYSE:IRF), a world leader in power management technology, today introduced a highly innovative 600V automotive grade IGBT platform, COOLiRIGBTa" for use in a wide range of fast switching applications for electric (EV) and hybrid electric vehicles (HEV) including on-board DC-DC converters, motor drives, and battery chargers.

"With an extended temperature range of 175C and much simpler and more rugged device structure, IRas 200kHz capable COOLiRIGBTa"s offer a superior and lower cost solution for fast switching applications such as HEV DC-DC converters or chargers and power supplies used in Plug-in-HEVs and EVs compared to super junction MOSFETs"

The new Gen. 1 COOLiRIGBTa" devices are capable of operating at the same fast switching speeds as MOSFETs while offering higher efficiency at high current levels. The first generation COOLiRIGBT^a" devices cover a broad current range and offer a minimum short circuit rating of 5's, low Vce(on) and positive Vce(on) temperature coefficient. Additional features common to the family include square reverse bias safe operating area (SRBSOA) and maximum junction temperature of 175C. COOLiRIGBT^a" also provides designers with the flexibility of selecting a diode with optimized performance for the application.

aWith an extended temperature range of 175C and much simpler and more rugged device structure, IRas 200kHz capable COOLiRIGBT^a"soffer a superior and lower cost solution for fast switching applications such as HEV DC-DC converters or chargers and power supplies used in Plug-in-HEVs and EVs compared to super junction MOSFETs,a said Benjamin Jackson, Senior Power Switch Product Manager, IRas Automotive Products Business Unit.

The AUIRGC655A1N0 is optimized for main electric and hybrid vehicle inverters and large motor drives while the AUIRGC65A20N0 and AUIRGC65G20N0 are targeted for power supply and high switching frequency applications. In addition to offering a higher maximum junction temperature and hard switching up to 200kHz, the two devices deliver improved performance of higher currents due to lower conduction losses and enhanced efficiency when used in resonant Zero Current Switching (ZCS) topologies.

IRas automotive IGBTs are subject to dynamic and static part average testing combined with 100 percent automated wafer level visual inspection as part of IRas automotive quality initiative targeting zero defects. The new devices are all environmentally friendly and assembled with IRas automotive grade bill of materials which are lead-free and RoHS compliant.

More information is available on the International Rectifier website at [ http://www.irf.com/whats-new/120510.html ].

Availability and Pricing

Pricing for the AUIRGC65A20N0, AUIRGC65G20N0 and AUIRGC655A1N0 begins at US $1.72, US $1.87 and US $3.47 respectively, each in 100,000-unit quantities. Production orders are available immediately. Samples of die and packaged devices are available to qualified customers. Prices are subject to changes.

About COOLiRa" and COOLiR^{2 a"}

IRas COOLiRa" silicon and advanced COOLiR²a" packaging technology provide a new power management platform approach for H(EV) vehicles to help address the need to reduce the size, weight and system cost of electric power train components while increasing system reliability for long lifetime, low maintenance and low warranty cost. The COOLiR²DIE^TM package platform supports all of IRas Solderable Front Metal (SFM) capable technologies including IGBTs, MOSFETs and diodes and scales to large die sizes also supporting multi-die attach outlines.

About International Rectifier

International Rectifier (NYSE:IRF) is a world leader in power management technology. IRas analog and mixed signal ICs, advanced circuit devices, integrated power systems and components enable high performance computing and reduce energy waste from motors, the worldas single largest consumer of electricity. Leading manufacturers of computers, energy efficient appliances, lighting, automobiles, satellites, aircraft and defense systems rely on IRas power management benchmarks to power their next generation products. For more information, go to [ www.irf.com ].

Patent and Trademark Notice

COOLiRa", COOLiRIGBTa", COOLiR²a" and COOLiR²DIE^a" are trademarks of International Rectifier Corporation. IR is a registered trademark of International Rectifier Corporation. All other product names noted herein may be trademarks of their respective holders.

For more information, contact Sian Cummins, [ scummin1@irf.com ], 310-252-7148.