International Rectifier

International Rectifier Corp
Type Public (NYSEIRF)
Industry Semiconductor
Integrated Circuits
Founded 1947
Headquarters El Segundo, California, USA
Key people Eric Lidow, Founder
Richard Dahl, Chairman
Oleg Khaykin, CEO
Revenue $1.203 billion US$ (2007)
Operating income $114 Million US$ (2007)
Net income $78 million US$ (2007)
Employees 3,939 (2009)
Website www.irf.com

International Rectifier Corp. (NYSEIRF) is a manufacturer of power semiconductors (Integrated Circuits, MOSFET, and IGBTs) located in El Segundo, California, USA. It has a market capitalization of $1.6 billion USD and is listed on the S&P Midcap 400.

Currently employing over 4900 employees, it is a global leader in power management technology, with products found in a very diverse range of devices, such as calculators and airplanes. With aggressive funding in research and development, their proprietary products are used by many computer manufacturers worldwide.

History

Founded in Los Angeles in August 1947, International Rectifier has led the way in advanced power management technologies, used in many devices around the world. Founded to produce selenium rectifiers, it has also created many new products. Some milestones in the history of the company are:

International Rectifier continues to lead in innovation with its research and development in GaN transistors.

Manufacturing

International Rectifier is a major semiconductor manufacturer with wafer fabrication and assembly facilities throughout the world. The locations are:

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