Cabian has announced the availability of a range of bridge rectifiers that offer long-term reliability.

Incorporating glass passivated protection (GPP) which reduces reverse leakage and makes production handling easier, these rectifiers are available in dil (DB-1), SMD (DB-S) and mini DB packages, with the surface mount version being particularly suited to compact applications such as PCMCIA modules.

For the DB-1 and DB-s versions the maximum average forward output current at 50 degrees C is 1A and the maximum recurrent peak reverse voltage is up to 1kV. The mini DB is only 30% of the size of the DB-1 and DB-s and is rated at 0.5S and 40 degrees C and up to 800V.

“International Rectifier has had a long and established presence in China dating back to 1992. Their new facility will strengthen their commitment in China and to the Asian markets. We are happy they are part of our community,” said Sun Qing Yun, the mayor of Xi’an.

The new site is located in the Chang’an Technology Park in Xi’an’s High Technology Industrial Development Zone. In addition to the new manufacturing facility, the Company maintains design and applications centers in Xi’an, a trading company in Shanghai, and multiple sales offices throughout China. International Rectifier operates facilities in 19 other countries throughout North America, Europe and Asia. Its headquarters are located in El Segundo, California.

About International Rectifier
International Rectifier (NYSE:IRF) is a world leader in power management technology. IR’s analog and mixed signal ICs, advanced circuit devices, integrated power systems and components enable high performance computing and eliminate energy waste from motors, the world’s single largest consumer of electricity. Leading manufacturers of computers, energy efficient appliances, lighting, automobiles, satellites, aircraft and defense systems rely on IR’s power management benchmarks to power their next-generation products.

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Featuring footprint of 2.37 mm[sup.2] and 0.7 mm profile height, high-current density PowerDI(TM)323 product platform includes Schottky Rectifiers and PD3Z284C Series of 5.1-12 V Zener devices. Flat heat sink provides thermal contact and internal lead frame allows forward conduction current. Schottky Rectifiers enable miniaturization of DC/DC converters in small portable electronics such as mobile phones, digital audio players, and digital cameras.

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Power Rectifier Products Available in Small Signal Device Footprint - Ideal for Portable Electronic Applications

The PowerDI(TM)323 is among the smallest power packages ever introduced in the power rectifier market. It features a footprint of 2.37mm[sup.2] and a profile height of 0.7mm, which is 33% lower than current products. Its flat heat sink provides optimal thermal contact and achieves best-in-class power performance. The internal lead frame of the PowerDI(TM)323 is 150% larger than the standard SOD-323 and enables increased forward conduction current to pass through the die at a lower power consumption rate. Diodes’ new PowerDI(TM)323 PD3S Schottky Rectifiers are designed to improve efficiency and enable miniaturization of the DC/DC converters in small portable electronics, such as mobile phones, digital audio players and digital cameras.

“With the release of the new PowerDI(TM)323 product platform, Diodes continues to extend its leadership position as an innovator in the discrete market,” commented Mark King, Diodes’ Sr. VP of Sales and Marketing. “The introduction of the PowerDI(TM)323 product platform builds on the success of our innovative PowerDI product platform that was initiated with the popular PowerDI(TM)5 and PowerDI(TM)123 product lines. As a result of advance marketing efforts at selected key accounts, we have already received notice of our first PowerDI(TM)323 design win into a next-generation digital audio player platform.”

In addition, Diodes has extended the PowerDI(TM)323 platform to the Zener market with the PD3Z284C series. The initial release of 5.1 to 12 Volt Zener devices in this new efficient compact package is just the start, as Diodes prepares to roll out Zener devices in voltages that range from 2.4 up to 36 Volts before the end of 2006.

Diodes, Inc. plans to expand the package platform to include TVS devices as well as additional Schottky products by the end of this year.

About Diodes Incorporated

Diodes Incorporated (NASDAQ:DIOD) is a leading manufacturer and supplier of high-quality discrete and analog semiconductor products primarily to the communications, computing, industrial, consumer electronics and automotive markets. The Company’s corporate sales, marketing, engineering and logistics headquarters is located in Southern California, with two manufacturing facilities in Shanghai, China, a wafer fabrication plant in Kansas City, Missouri, engineering, sales, warehouse and logistics offices in Taipei, Taiwan and Hong Kong, and sales and support offices throughout the world. Diodes, Inc. recently acquired Anachip Corporation, a fabless analog IC company in Hsinchu Science Park, Taiwan.

Diodes, Inc.’s product focus is on subminiature surface-mount discrete devices, analog power management ICs and Hall-effect sensors all of which are widely used in end-user equipment such as TV/Satellite set top boxes, portable DVD players, datacom devices, ADSL modems, power supplies, medical devices, wireless notebooks, flat panel displays, digital cameras, mobile handsets, DC to DC conversion, Wireless 802.11 LAN access points, brushless DC motor fans, and automotive applications.

“The iMOTION platform makes electronic motion control easier to implement in a host of motor-driven equipment from household appliances to industrial conveyors,” stated Robert Grant, Executive Vice President of Sales and Corporate Marketing. “Most of these motors operate in an energy wasting, single speed, ‘on or off’ state.

“Comparatively, International Rectifier’s motion control architecture has the potential for saving about half of the electricity now consumed by motors which, taken in aggregate, consume about 50 percent of all electricity used today,” Grant continued.

International Rectifier’s iMOTION integrated design platform brings software, silicon, and technique together to make adoption more affordable to cost-conscious appliance and equipment makers while extending the feature set of their products.

From a broad list of nearly 200 nominees, this year’s finalists were selected by an international panel of judges composed of the energy industry’s elite, including top corporate executives, leading academics, respected commentators, senior analysts and knowledgeable editors. Winners of the 2004 Global Energy Awards will be announced on December 10 in New York.

About International Rectifier

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

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IR(r) and iMOTION(tm) are trademarks of International Rectifier Corporation. All other product names noted herein may be trademarks of their respective holders.

STMicroelectronics has introduced a family of high-frequency rectifiers for use on the secondary side of telecoms power supplies where voltage spikes in the 250 to 280V range are often experienced.

The STTHxx03 series devices retain the performance of the 200V BYW family but are built with a process that increases the repetitive peak reverse voltage rating to 300V.

The reverse leakage current of 20 micro A at a junction temperature of 25 degrees C is 10 times lower than previous devices, while the forward voltage drop has been increased by 100mV.

Devices are available in dual centre tap configurations offering 2 x 10A, 2 x 15A, 2 x 30A, 2 x 60A, 2 x 80A and 2 x 100A average forward current ratings as well as a single 8A device, and package options include TO-220, TO-247, ISOTOP and the surface mounting D2PAK.

In the quarter ended June, revenue increased sequentially by $10 million, led by strength in automotive applications, lighting, motor drives and telecom power supplies, as well as the distribution channel.

IR’s unit shipments increased 28 percent year-to-year and 13 percent sequentially. Royalties contributed $8.0 million in the quarter, compared with $7.4 million in the preceding and $4.0 million in the year-ago quarters.

Excluding the impact of SOP 98-5 accounting standards, gross margin was 28.8 percent, essentially unchanged from the preceding and year-ago periods. After the one-time effect of the SOP 98-5, June-quarter gross margin was 26.9 percent.

For the year ended June 1999, International Rectifier reported net income of $6.1 million ($0.12 per share) on revenue of $545.4 million, excluding nonrecurring items. IR reported net income of $16.5 million ($0.32 per share) on revenue of $551.9 million in the prior year. After nonrecurring items, the company reported a net loss of $5.8 million ($0.11 per share) in fiscal 1999.

The company reported that June-quarter orders rose by 27 percent year-to-year and were unchanged sequentially. IR enters the first quarter of fiscal 2000 with backlog shippable in the period running 10 percent higher than in the March quarter. Orders and sell-through of IR product in the distribution channel reached record levels in the June quarter.

Alex Lidow, chief executive officer, commented, “Business conditions continue to improve: Pricing is firming, the recovery is spreading to a broader base, and distributors are ordering aggressively to keep up with growing end demand.

“IR is adding momentum with recent share gains and design wins for leading-edge digital cell phones, systems using Intel Corp.’s Pentium(R) III microprocessor, and power ICs for automotive and motor controls.

“We expect to override the seasonal drop typical for September- quarter revenues and to accelerate revenue growth in December and the following quarters. Continued price stability, cost reductions, and a richer business mix will lift gross margins, and lower sales and administrative expense will contribute positive earnings leverage.”

During the quarter, the company announced several major technology developments targeted to specific high-growth applications. IR’s new high-voltage MOSFETs combine multiple technologies to deliver benchmark performance in power supplies for servers and routers. New low-voltage trench MOSFETs sharply increase switching efficiency in portable electronic equipment.

A family of low-voltage MOSFETs using advanced planar technology simplify and shrink power circuits in automotive applications and uninterruptible power supplies. The company also introduced a new chipset built around a unique 1200-volt power IC that increases reliability and simplifies circuitry in industrial motor drives.

At the end of June, International Rectifier improved its cash flow and increased its flexibility by securing financing of $155 million to replace existing debt, and an undrawn $70 million revolver.

International Rectifier provides enabling technologies for products that work smarter, run cooler and increase productivity per watt.

IR sets the standard for performance and system architecture in power electronics for next-generation products in portable electronics, Internet infrastructure, industry, automotive, satellites and home appliances. It’s patented HEXFET(R) power MOSFETs, power ICs, modules and subsystems, and related components make IR a world leader in power conversion.

The foregoing material contains some forward-looking statements. The company cautions that such statements are subject to a number of uncertainties, and actual results may differ materially. Factors that could affect the company’s actual results include delays in or higher-than-anticipated expenses associated with implementing planned cost reductions; the effectiveness of cost controls; the impact of changes in accounting methods; the impact of export controls; delays in transferring and ramping production lines or completing customer qualifications; the accuracy of customers’ forecasts; the rate of customer inventory adjustments; push-out of delivery dates; product returns; changes in customers’ order patterns; the company’s mix of product shipments; market and sector conditions that affect the company’s customers and licensees; pricing pressures; acceptance of competitors’ products; introduction, acceptance and availability of new products; the ability of suppliers and subcontractors to meet their delivery commitments to the company; impact on the company’s business due to internal systems or systems of suppliers and other third parties adversely affected by year 2000 problems; general economic conditions in the company’s markets around the world; and other uncertainties disclosed in the company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

International Rectifier Corporation (NYSE:IRF) grew revenue by 57 percent year-to-year and posted record earnings in its second fiscal quarter.

Net income increased sharply year-to-year, to reach $46.5 million ($0.71 per share) on revenue of $268.1 million, compared to net income of $12.4 million ($0.23 per share) on revenue of $171.1 million in the prior-year quarter.

Revenue for analog power ICs, advanced-circuit devices, and power systems surged 123 percent year-to-year, and these proprietary products accounted for 31 percent of revenue in the period, compared to 21 percent in the prior-year period. Following the recent completion of several strategic acquisitions, proprietary products are expected to account for approximately 35 percent of the company’s business in the current quarter and to approach 40 percent by fiscal year-end.

December-quarter orders grew 58 percent year-to-year and 3 percent sequentially, to reach another record high. Quarter-end backlog set record levels, and distributors’ stock of IR components remained lean.

Alex Lidow, Chief Executive Officer, commented, “Our richer product mix and higher IR content per application were fundamental to the company’s record sales and profits in the quarter. In the midst of difficult and uncertain market conditions, our focus on the industry’s fastest-growing market segments continues to yield significant benefits, with orders for our proprietary products growing 157 percent year-to-year. Demand for greater performance, speed, and portability, as well as growing concerns about electrical power only serve to increase the value of our leadership in power management.”
Gross margin was 40.7 percent for the quarter, compared to 34.0 percent in the prior-year quarter and 39.6 percent in the immediately-preceding quarter. The increase reflected a greater proportion of proprietary products, cost reductions, and higher royalties. Gross margins of 53 percent on incremental sales exceeded the company’s goal of 45 to 50 percent and reflected its continued execution of a more focused and profitable business model.

Royalties contributed $12.6 million in the quarter, compared to $11.4 million in the preceding and $7.7 million in the year-ago quarters. The year-over-year increase reflected new license agreements and higher shipments of products covered under existing license agreements.

The company generated a number of significant sole-source design wins during the December quarter, including:

– A world leader in flat-panel displays selected IR analog power ICs and advanced-circuit devices to power 32- and 37-inch flat-panel television screens in a new sole-source, multi-year program.

– IR’s advanced-circuit devices were designed into the first three Pentium(R) 4 server platforms.

– A world leader in compressor motors for home appliances selected IR’s new, energy-saving compressor control systems.

– Two leading auto suppliers selected advanced-circuit devices from IR exclusively for their new electronically-assisted power steering programs.

– International Rectifier proprietary technology won sole-source position on four new satellite programs and on the new Mars Exploratory Rovers.

Lidow noted, “Sole-source design wins for our proprietary products provide outstanding business opportunities and greater visibility than the multi-market components that constitute about a third of our business. Overall demand for our products remains strong: In the March quarter, we expect to add $5 million to $15 million of revenue sequentially and generate gross margins of 45 to 50 percent on the incremental sales. Notwithstanding widespread concern over near-term industry conditions, our market focus and proprietary business puts IR on track to reach our target of 40 to 45 percent growth this fiscal year. We believe that IR is well-positioned to continue outperforming our industry.”

International Rectifier is a world leader in power management devices and systems that enable information technology and other end products to improve functionality, speed, compactness, and portability. IR’s analog power ICs, advanced-circuit devices, power systems, and components enable Internet hardware to gain speed and reliability, allow portable electronics to run longer off a single charge, improve automotive fuel efficiency, and cut energy consumption in home appliances and industrial motors. International Rectifier is the pioneer and market leader in the $4 billion power MOSFET industry, and more than 20 companies are licensed under its power MOSFET patents. IR serves market leaders around the world, and more than half its revenue comes from outside the United States.

The foregoing material includes some forward-looking statements made pursuant to safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. We caution that such statements are subject to a number of uncertainties, and actual results may differ materially. Factors that could affect the Company’s actual results include the failure of market demand to grow as anticipated; the effectiveness of cost controls and cost reductions and the integration of recent acquisitions into our operations; impact of changes in accounting methods; the accuracy of customers’ forecasts; push-out of delivery dates; product returns; market and sector conditions that affect our customers, licensees, and suppliers; introduction, acceptance, and availability of new products; delays in transferring and ramping production lines or completing customer qualifications; the Company’s mix of product shipments; availability of adequate capacity and unanticipated costs of refurbishment or replacement of equipment; pricing pressures; product returns; failure of suppliers and subcontractors to meet their delivery commitments; unfavorable changes in industry and competitive conditions; impact of any disruption in, or increased cost of, electricity and/or other critical supplies; economic conditions in the Company’s markets around the world; unanticipated impacts on our business or financial condition due to changes in currency valuation or to the euro conversion; the impact of changes in laws and regulations, including trade and export regulations and policies; the actual results of any outstanding litigation; and other uncertainties disclosed in the Company’s S-3 filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (”SEC”) on October 16, 2000, and the Company’s reports filed with the SEC, including its most recent reports on forms 10-K and 10-Q.

International Rectifier Corp. (NYSE:IRF) Monday announced its change to a new organizational structure with a single chief executive officer, Alex Lidow.

Derek Lidow, who served as co-chief executive officer, will leave the company effective June 15 and will continue to serve International Rectifier as a member of the board of directors and in a consulting capacity as he pursues other professional interests.

Exiting CEO Derek Lidow noted: “The co-CEO structure played a key role in executing a successful transition, through periods of unprecedented demand, volatile market conditions, intense competition, and rapidly evolving technology.

“IR is well positioned, with an excellent strategy and exciting new products in an improving marketplace. The board of directors, Alex, and I all feel a single-CEO structure helps IR to achieve its long-range objectives.”

Jack Vance, speaking for the board of directors, said: “Derek Lidow has been a major contributor to every facet of the company over his 22-year career, including successfully re-positioning the company for the future.

“His unique vision, strategies and leadership contributed greatly to the company’s premier position in the industry and its ability to outperform in even the toughest market conditions. We have secured Derek’s ongoing contribution and support of IR in a consulting relationship, which we considered an essential for the company.”

Alex Lidow joined International Rectifier in 1977. Advancing through a variety of technical, manufacturing and operations positions, he was named chief executive officer in 1995. A co-inventor of the HEXFET(R) power MOSFET, he holds nine patents on power semiconductor technology.

He earned a B.S. degree in applied physics from California Institute of Technology in 1975 and received a Ph.D. in applied physics from Stanford University as a Hertz Foundation Fellow. Alex Lidow serves on the Board of Overseers for the RAND Corp. and on the Board of Trustees of the California Institute of Technology.

Derek Lidow joined International Rectifier in 1977. Advancing through a variety of sales, marketing and operations positions, he was named chief executive officer in 1995. He received a B.S.E. degree summa cum laude in electrical engineering from Princeton University in 1973 and attended Stanford University as a Hertz Foundation Fellow, earning a Ph.D. in applied physics at age 22.

Derek Lidow serves as a member of the Leadership Council of the School of Engineering of Princeton University and is a Trustee of the Los Angeles Philharmonic Association.

International Rectifier is a major worldwide supplier of power semiconductors, which convert electrical energy to operate power supplies, motor drives and lighting ballasts. Its patented HEXFET(R) power MOSFETs and IGBTs make IR the world leader in field effect transistors.

The company’s technological advances improve the performance and energy efficiency of electronic and electrical equipment in automotive, consumer, computer/peripheral, industrial, lighting, telecom and government/space applications.

International Rectifier, IR[R] (NYSE: IRF), a world leader in power management technology, today announced it will be showcasing the company’s latest power management solutions at CEATEC JAPAN 2007, Makuhari Messe, Chiba, October 2-6, 2007.

Located at Booth 8 C30, IR will feature a range of innovative products and platforms addressing applications for lighting, audio, computing and appliances including demonstrations of the iMOTION[TM] integrated design platform for variable speed motor drive, SmartRectifier[TM] IC for AC-DC power supplies and iPOWIR[TM] integrated power conversion stage devices for computing and communications applications.

Bringing together cutting-edge IT and electronics technologies, products and services under one roof, CEATEC JAPAN has grown into the largest exhibition of its kind in Asia, providing the latest information in its field. For more information go to www.ceatec.com

About International Rectifier

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

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. — International Rectifier, IR(R) (NYSE: IRF), a world leader in power management technology, announced today that it has won the Environmental Award, one of the Elektra 05 European Electronics Industry Awards. The annual awards are organized by Electronics Weekly, part of publishing powerhouse Reed Electronics Group, in recognition of achievement and innovation in the electronics industry. The awards celebrate companies and people that are achieving the highest standards in driving the industry forward.

Speaking on behalf of the independent panel of judges, Electronics Weekly Editor Richard Wilson said, “International Rectifier has set an example of environmental awareness in all its business activities which establishes a great blueprint for other manufacturers to follow.” The judges were looking for firms that have made a significant effort to reduce the environmental impact of their products, manufacturing processes and business practices. Consideration was given to companies throughout the world that have taken a proactive stance towards compliance with European legislation on the disposal of waste materials and restrictions on the use of hazardous substances.

International Rectifier’s CEO Alex Lidow said, “We’re honored to accept this award and will strive to continue to develop products and processes that promote environmental stewardship.”

About International Rectifier

International Rectifier (NYSE:IRF) is a world leader in power management technology. IR’s analog, digital and mixed signal ICs, advanced circuit devices, integrated power systems and components enable high performance computing and eliminate energy waste from motors, the world’s single largest consumer of electricity. Leading manufacturers of computers, energy efficient appliances, lighting, automobiles, satellites, aircraft and defense systems rely on IR’s power management benchmarks to power their next-generation products.