EL SEGUNDO, CA--April 12, 2012: International Rectifier, IR® , a world leader in power management technology, today announced the introduction of the AUIRGDC0250, an automotive-qualified IGBT optimized for soft switching applications such as Positive Temperature Coefficient (PTC) heater applications used in electric and hybrid vehicles.
“The low conduction losses of the AUIRGDC0250 make it well suited for relay replacement sockets including PTC heater applications while its Super TO-220 package enables customers to meet electrical creepage requirements”
Available in a compact Super TO-220 package, the 1200V AUIRGDC0250 features low VCE(on) to reduce power dissipation and achieve higher power density, positive VCE(on) temperature coefficient making the device well suited for paralleling, and optimized square reverse bias safe operating area (RBSOA). The soft switching nature of the AUIRGDC0250 makes it ideal for helping adhere to system level EMI regulations.
"The low conduction losses of the AUIRGDC0250 make it well suited for relay replacement sockets including PTC heater applications while its Super TO-220 package enables customers to meet electrical creepage requirements," said Benjamin Jackson, Senior Power Switch Product Manager, IR's Automotive Products Business Unit.
IR's automotive IGBTs are subject to dynamic and static part average testing combined with 100 percent automated wafer level visual inspection as part of IR's automotive quality initiative targeting zero defects. The new devices are all environmentally friendly and assembled with IR's automotive grade bill of materials which are lead-free and RoHS compliant.
More information is available on the International Rectifier website at IRF What's New
Availability and Pricing
Pricing begins at US $2.05 for the AUIRGDC0250 each in 100,000-unit quantities. Production orders are available immediately. Prices are subject to change.
About International Rectifier
International Rectifier 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. For more information, go to www.irf.com.
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