EX-23 4 a2119783zex-23.htm EXHIBIT 23
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EXHIBIT 23


CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS

        We hereby consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statement on Form S-3 (No. 333-48030) and Forms S-8 (No. 33-53589, No. 2-94436, No. 333-57608, No. 333-57575, No. 333-46901, No. 333-41363, No. 333-65265, No. 333-41904, No. 333-37308, No. 333-70560 and No. 33-63958) of International Rectifier Corporation of our report dated July 31, 2003, relating to the financial statements and financial statement schedule, which appears in this Form 10-K.

 
    
/s/  PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP      
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP		    

Los Angeles, California
October 3, 2003
 
 


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CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS