International Rectifier, IR® (NYSE: IRF), a world leader in
power management technology, today announced that the company has
commenced initial production at its new state-of-the-art ultra-thin
wafer processing facility in Singapore (IRSG).
Wafer thinning, metallization, testing and additional proprietary wafer
level processing are undertaken at the new 60,000 square foot
manufacturing site which receives processed wafers from IR’s internal
fabs and foundry partners. The facility, which will employ approximately
135 people in the initial phase, will process a variety of products,
including the company’s latest generation power MOSFETs and IGBTs.
“IRSG will help improve IR’s flexibility and production cycle time by
providing advanced wafer processing for wafers manufactured internally
or at our foundry partners. Furthermore, IRSG will allow IR to
consolidate final wafer processing in close proximity to our major
assembly locations,” stated IR’s President and Chief Executive Officer,
Oleg Khaykin.
“As one of the top 5 companies in advanced power management technology
globally, we are happy that IR has chosen to locate its latest wafer
finishing facility in Singapore. IRSG is a welcome addition to
Singapore’s power electronics industry, which continues to be a key
growth area. Beyond being a trusted manufacturing location in Asia, IRSG
will be able to tap on Singapore’s strong base of talent and reputable
research institutes and for R&D collaboration opportunities,” said
Terence Gan, Director for Electronics, Singapore’s Economic Development
Board (EDB).
About International Rectifier
International Rectifier Corporation (NYSE:IRF) is a world leader in
power management technology. IR’s analog, digital, and mixed signal ICs,
and other advanced power management products, enable high performance
computing and save energy in a wide variety of business and consumer
applications. Leading manufacturers of computers, energy efficient
appliances, lighting, automobiles, satellites, aircraft, and defense
systems rely on IR’s power management solutions to power their next
generation products. For more information, go to www.irf.com.
Patent and Trademark Notice
IR® is a registered trademark of International Rectifier
Corporation. All other product names noted herein may be trademarks of
their respective holders.
Note: Statements made or implied in this release that are in the future
tense or that are accompanied by words such as “will,” or variations of
such words are “forward-looking” and involve risks and uncertainties
that are not within International Rectifier's control. A fuller
explanation of these risks and uncertainties is contained in
International Rectifier’s periodic and other filings from time to time
with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
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