International Rectifier High Reliability Facilities Achieve AS9100/ISO

    Technology Editors

    EL SEGUNDO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 18, 2005--International Rectifier, IR(R) (NYSE:IRF), a world leader in power management technology, today announced that the Company has achieved a multi-site AS9100/ISO9001 certification for its high-reliability (HiRel) manufacturing and design facilities in Santa Clara, CA; Leominster, MA; and Skovlunde, Denmark.
    AS9100, which is based on the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 9001 quality management systems standard, provides a standard set of requirements for aerospace quality management systems. Registration to AS9100 involves a third-party verification process that includes a review of quality processes and documentation.
    Michael G. Daly, International Rectifier's HiRel Director of Quality Assurance said, "This multi-site certification demonstrates International Rectifier's continued commitment to the highest quality standards and our support of the mission-critical nature of the businesses and markets we serve."
    IR's Santa Clara and Skovlunde facilities design, assemble and test space-level DC-to-DC converters. The Leominster facility is a design and test center for ruggedized solid state relays, motor controls and power hybrid modules.
    More information on International Rectifier HiRel facilities can be found on the IR Web site, at http://www.irf.com/product-info/hi-rel/hrmanufact.html/.

    About International Rectifier

    International Rectifier (NYSE:IRF) 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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    IR(R) and HEXFET(R) are registered trademarks of International Rectifier Corporation. All other product names noted herein may be trademarks of their respective holders.

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CONTACT: International Rectifier Wayne Yoshida, 310-252-7726 wyoshid1@irf.com

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