IR's 25V IRF6718 In New Large Can DirectFET(R) Package Delivers Lowest On-State Resistance for Active ORing and Hot Swap Applications

EL SEGUNDO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 6, 2009-- International Rectifier, IR^?® (NYSE: IRF), a world leader in power management technology, today introduced the IRF6718 DirectFET^?® MOSFET. The new 25V device offers the industry?ˆ™s lowest on-state resistance (R_DS(on)) and is optimized for DC switch applications such as active ORing, hot swap, and electronic fuse (E-fuse).

The IRF6718 features IR?ˆ™s latest generation silicon technology in a new large can DirectFET package to deliver an extremely low R_DS(on) of only 0.5mOhm (typical) at 10V Vgsin a 60 percent smaller footprint and 85 percent lower profile than a D2PAK. The new device significantly reduces conduction losses associated with the pass element to dramatically improve the efficiency of the entire system.

?ˆ?The IRF6718 is IR?ˆ™s first device hosted in a large can DirectFET package. Its significantly lower R_DS(on) compared to competing devicesachieves superior efficiency and thermal performance for high density DC-DC applications such as servers in a smaller footprint than a D2PAK. Moreover, board space and overall system cost can be reduced when compared to existing solutions as fewer parts are required for a given power loss,?ˆ? said George Schuellein, marketing director, IR?ˆ™s Multiphase Products, Enterprise Power Business Unit.

In addition, the IRF6718 provides an improved safe operating area (SOA) capability for E-fuse and hot swap circuits. The device is offered lead free and is RoHS compliant.

The IRF6718 is an expansion of IR?ˆ™s 25V DirectFET family targeting DC switch applications. The IRF6717 medium can and IRF6713 small can DirectFETs also target DC switch applications and provide industry best R_DS(on) within their respective PCB footprints.

More information is available on the International Rectifier website at http://www.irf.com/whats-new/nr090806.html.

Availability and Pricing

Pricing for the IRF6718L2TR1PbF begins at US $1.50 each in 10,000-unit quantities. Production orders are available immediately. Prices are subject to change.

About International Rectifier

International Rectifier (NYSE:IRF) is a world leader in power management technology. IR?ˆ™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?ˆ™s single largest consumer of electricity. Leading manufacturers of computers, energy efficient appliances, lighting, automobiles, satellites, aircraft and defense systems rely on IR?ˆ™s power management benchmarks to power their next generation products. For more information, go to www.irf.com.

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