LAMBDA ADVANCED ANALOG INC – ACTIVE COMPONENTS

Lambda Advanced Analog (formely Lambda Semiconductors) pioneered high-density hybrid DC/DC converters for Military and Aerospace programs where they earned their stripes in missiles, rockets, launchers, radar, aircraft and helicopters, ground support, engine controls and night vision systems.

October 2000 — International Rectifier Corporation (NYSE:IRF) announced that it is expanding its proprietary business with the acquisitions of Lambda Advanced Analog Inc.

Lambda Advanced Analog supplies high power density voltage converters and electric power controls to the space, aviation, and defense industries. International Rectifier was founded in Los Angeles in August 1947 to manufacture Selenium rectifiers. IR was one of the first companies to commercialize Germanium rectifiers in 1954, and the first to introduce commercial zener diodes and solar cells in 1958. Today, IR designs and manufactures solutions addressing the entire power conversion process that transforms crude electricity into clean, usable power. International Rectifier is delivering enabling power technology to the automotive, consumer, computer/peripheral, industrial, lighting, telecom and government/space industries.

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Lambda Advanced Analog supplies high power density voltage converters and electric power controls to the space, aviation, and defense industries. Lambda Advanced Analog was acquired by International Rectifier Corporation in October, 2000. International Rectifier (IR) was founded in Los Angeles in August 1947 to manufacture Selenium rectifiers. International Rectifier was one of the first companies to commercialize Germanium rectifiers in 1954, and the first to introduce commercial zener diodes and solar cells in 1958. Today, IR designs and manufactures solutions addressing the entire power conversion process that transforms crude electricity into clean, usable power. International Rectifier is delivering enabling power technology to the automotive, consumer, computer/peripheral, industrial, lighting, telecom and government/space industries.

In 2014, Infineon acquired International Rectifier in a deal worth approximately USD 3 billion. Acquisition created a highly complementary and innovative semiconductor product portfolio, distribution strength and a stronger regional presence. Integration complements Infineon's expertise in power semiconductors and adds system know-how in power conversion, while expanding its expertise in compound semiconductors (Gallium Nitride on Silicon) and driving greater economies of scale in production. International Rectifier Corporation was 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.