Announcements ALERT! Community is fighting spam attacks at present. Read updates here. Apr 2025 04:41 AM Since it's founding in 1947, International Rectifier High Reliability (IR HiRel) has pioneered power management solutions for space applications. Not only has IR HiRel contributed hundreds and thousands of parts to some of history's most groundbreaking missions, such as Apollo 11, generations of Mars Rovers, the International Space Station, and more; but IR HiRel has also developed some of the industry's most innovative designs, like silicon controlled rectifier devices (SCRs) and the HEXFET©. Browse our timeline to learn about IR HiRel from its 1947 founding to the present day: Learn more about IR HiRel's decades-long space flight contributions by visiting our heritage page , where you can register to receive a free space-themed poster of our greatest missions! IR HiRel is first in power management and first in innovation, we power space! Tags: Copy Link 1 Comment You must be a registered user to add a comment. If you've already registered, sign in. Otherwise, register and sign in.