Mouser Electronics, Inc., announced a new worldwide distribution agreement with International Rectifier. For design engineers, Mouser’s agreement with International Rectifier means faster, more streamlined access to IR’s advanced power management technology that enables applications to work smarter, run cooler, and raise the world’s productivity-per-watt. With Mouser, customers will have access to detailed product knowledge microsites for IR’s newest products including digital, analog and mixed-signal ICs, power systems and discrete power components.

“Our agreement with International Rectifier represents our latest step towards offering complete, wide-spectrum availability of the most advanced technologies for design engineers,” says Mike Scott, Mouser’s Vice President of Semiconductors. “By focusing on power semiconductor components and subsystems, IR creates proprietary products that add more value to customers’ end products. We are excited to have them on board, and look forward to a long, prosperous relationship between our two companies.”

“With decades of experience in providing cutting edge components for design engineers, Mouser supplies the tools necessary for the frontlines of new technology,” states Adam White, Senior Vice President, Worldwide Sales, International Rectifier. “This agreement with Mouser reflects our continued focus on customer base expansion and acceptance of our newest products and industry-leading technologies. With our aggressive focus on R&D, we are generating a flow of highly-differentiated products targeted to high-growth applications – an excellent fit for Mouser’s distribution niche.”

With its broad product line and unsurpassed customer service, Mouser caters to design engineers and buyers by delivering What’s Next in advanced technologies. Mouser offers customers 19 global support locations and the latest, most technologically advanced components for their newest design projects. Mouser Electronics’ website is updated daily and searches more than 8 million products to locate over 2 million orderable part numbers available for easy online purchase. Mouser.com also houses an industry-first interactive catalog, data sheets, supplier-specific reference designs, application notes, technical design information, and engineering tools.

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Enhanced partnership provides customers across Asia Pacific easy access to an extensive range of innovative solutions through element14’s unique fusion of community and commerce

element14, formerly Farnell, the industry’s first fusion of commerce and community supporting millions of engineers and purchasing professionals worldwide, today announced that it has strengthened its global distribution agreement with International Rectifier, a pioneer and world leader in advanced power management technology, from digital, analog and mixed-signal ICs to advanced circuit devices, power systems and components.

element14 is deeply committed to providing design engineers and maintenance and repair engineers across the region with a wider selection of the most innovative and state-of-the-art products and solutions from International Rectifier. The availability of International Rectifier solutions has steadily increased in the APAC region over the last year with element14 also expanding the inventory of International Rectifier products in its range to include, the best-selling devices from other markets as well as the latest in silicon technology, including the Performance Power QFN.

The Performance PQFN is one of the newest additions to the International Rectifier’s HEXFET® power MOSEFETs series to address 40V – 250V applications in high performance packaging with industry standard 5x6mm QFN footprint. International Rectifier’s cutting-edge silicon technology delivers a solution for low 0.9mm profile high current rating, low RDS(on), which enables higher efficiency, power density and reliability, making the power MOSFETs well suited for switching applications with limited board space.

The advent-grade technology that International Rectifier employs allows added flexibility for Electronic Design Engineers as they can now select from various levels of on-state resistance and gate charges to balance between performance optimization and cost for a given application, allowing them to customize their purchases to meet specific requirements.

The Asia Pacific region is well positioned to take advantage of this enhanced strategic partnership, benefitting from International Rectifier’s power management technology solutions which will now be available easily to element14’s extensive customer network in the region.

David Poon, Vice President, Asia Sales, International Rectifier, said, “We have already seen tremendous growth over the last year in the region for efficient power management solutions and through our strong partnership with element14, we expect this high-growth trend to continue over the next few quarters. Collaborating strategically with global leaders like element14 enable us to consistently provide our worldwide customer base with the most innovative and cutting-edge solutions through element14’s customer-centric initiatives and multi-channel distribution systems.”

William Chong, Regional Director of Supplier, Product & Purchasing Management, element14, Asia Pacific said, “At element14, we are constantly evolving to better service our customers and provide an unmatched procurement experience. We strive to ensure our inventory is stocked with the latest, most innovative and best-selling solutions from leading suppliers all over the world. By strengthening our long-standing partnership with International Rectifier, a brand respected and valued the world over we are providing our customers across the region with a broader range of the most cutting-edge solutions to meet their evolving power management requirements.”

“The timing of this announcement couldn’t be more appropriate as well with the power management semiconductors industry enjoying tremendous growth this year fuelled by the market demand for such products. Our closer working relationship with international Rectifier, a global leader in power management technologies, and a pioneer in MOSEFTs design, we believe that we are in a strong position to meet the growing demand for such technology in the APAC region.”

Industry professionals will be able to enjoy an unrivalled purchase and support experience through element14’s unique service offering. Customers can purchase with ease and flexibility via multiple channels with no minimum quantity or value, and next day delivery. 24/7 customer service telephone support in local languages is also available. In addition, customers can also visit and engage with the element14 online community to research, consult industry experts, and collaborate with design engineers and electronics enthusiasts around the globe.

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Farnell, the leading multi-channel distributor of electronic and industrial components has announced it is now stocking International Rectifier’s Gen 2.1 SupIRBuck™ point-of-load (PoL) voltage regulators.

The new family of high efficiency products is offered with a range of input voltages from 1.5 V to 16 V and is ideal for providing power management solutions in a wide variety of applications where minimising power consumption is of importance. To assist in the adoption of SupIRBuck Gen 2.1 PoL voltage regulators, Farnell will also stock product evaluation kits that can simplify development and help customers shorten time-to-market for their new designs. Online design tools are hosted on both the International Rectifier website at mypower.irf.com/SupIRBuck/ and on Farnell’s online element14 technology portal and eCommunity, which provides further valuable support.

“With the drive to minimise power consumption in new product designs, high efficiency power management solutions have taken on new importance,” said Richard Curtin, Farnell’s Segment Manager for Semiconductors Passives and Optoelectronics. “At the same time, simplifying the design process to shorten time-to-market giving OEMs a competitive edge is also crucial. With the products and support encompassed in this agreement with International Rectifier we hope to satisfy both of these needs comprehensively.”

“In addition to continuously improving and expanding the SupIRBuck product line in accordance and ahead of market trends and customer needs, we are committed to providing best-in-class design support to further establish SupIRBuck as the primary choice for performance, size and cost optimized power management designs for a broad range of embedded POL applications,” said Goran Stojcic, executive director, POL group, IR’s Enterprise Power Business Unit.

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Over 230 additional IR semiconductors brings the total to over 1300 products available direct-from-stock for next-day-delivery

RS Components, the leading distributor of electronic, electro-mechanical and industrial products, today announced the introduction of over 200 new International Rectifier semiconductors to its product portfolio. The expanded selection offers electronic design engineers an extensive choice of the most suitable technologies for their requirements.

The comprehensive product expansion includes the IRAM range, a series of compact plug-and-drive technology power modules, fully protected high-side Intelligent Power Switches (IPS) that are suitable for harsh environments and the IRF DirectFET MOSFET range that increases current density by a factor of two and reduces PCB space by 50%.

The enhanced portfolio is available direct-from-stock in industry-standard packaging, ready for direct insertion into automated production runs. All products are supplied in flexible quantities so customers can order the quantity they need and avoid unnecessary stock-holding costs. Customers can also achieve larger discounts when ordering higher quantities.

Commenting on the launch, Volker Schendel, Director Business Development Planning and Analysis for International Rectifier stated: “International Rectifier is delighted with the continuing efforts RS has made to expand its range of International Rectifier semiconductors. The range expansion will increase the benefits to customers by combining IR technology with RS’ high levels of service and support.”

Paul Webster, Head of Product Management, Electronics at RS added: “The increased range will give electronic design engineers a wider choice of International Rectifier semiconductors, available from a single source, at a competitive price.”

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