IR's AUIRGDC0250 1200V IGBT for Hybrid and Electric Vehicles Wins Electronic Products China's Top-10 Power Products Award

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. — International Rectifier, IR® (NYSE: IRF), a world leader in power management technology, today announced the company's AUIRGDC0250 automotive-qualified 1200V IGBT has been recognized by Electronic Products China with a Top-10 Power Products Award. Electronic Products China, a leading electronics industry

The AUIRGDC0250 is optimized for soft switching applications such as Positive Temperature Coefficient (PTC) heater applications used in electric and hybrid vehicles. Available in a compact Super TO-220 package, the device features low VCE(on) to reduce power dissipation and achieve higher power density. The AUIRGDC0250 also features positive VCE(on) temperature coefficient and optimized square reverse bias safe operating area (RBSOA).

"We are delighted to win this prestigious award for the AUIRGDC0250 from Electronic Products China. We continue to introduce innovative automotive-qualified power management solutions that help engineers solve their design challenges," said Adam White, Senior Vice President, Worldwide Sales.

A presentation ceremony for the winners of this year's awards took place on September 20, 2012 in Beijing during 21iC and Electronic Products China's 11th Power Technology Conference, supported by U.S. IDG and Hearst Publication Group.

More information is available at Electronic Products China Top-10 Power Products website.