SANTA CLARA, Calif., July 28 /EMWNews/ -- Atheros

Communications, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATHR), a leading developer of advanced

semiconductor system solutions for wireless and wired communications, today

announced that industry veteran, Dan Artusi, has rejoined Atheros' board of

directors.



    Artusi, who has more than 30 years of experience in the semiconductor

and communications industries, most recently served as president, CEO and

board member of Conexant Systems, Inc., a communications solutions

semiconductor company. Previously, Mr. Artusi was chairman and CEO of

Coldwatt, Inc., a provider of power supplies for the communications and

computing industries. He has also served as president, CEO and director of

Silicon Laboratories, a leading developer of mixed signal integrated

circuits and spent more than 20 years in various senior management roles at

Motorola Semiconductor. Mr. Artusi currently serves as a board member of

Qspeed Semiconductor, an early stage designer and manufacturer of power

semiconductors.



    "We are delighted to have Dan rejoin our board of directors," said

Craig Barratt, president and CEO of Atheros. "His vast experience in the

communications semiconductor industry will again significantly contribute

to the Atheros team. He has excellent insight into the markets we serve,

and a unique understanding of our vision for the future."



    Artusi attended the Instituto Tecnologico in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

    About Atheros Communications, Inc.



    Atheros Communications is a leading developer of semiconductor system

solutions for wireless and wired communications products. Atheros combines

its wireless and networking systems expertise with high-performance radio

frequency (RF), mixed signal and digital semiconductor design skills to

provide highly integrated chipsets that are manufactured on low-cost,

standard complementary metal-oxide semiconductor (CMOS) processes. Atheros

technology is used by a broad base of leading customers, including personal

computer, networking equipment and consumer device manufacturers. For more

information, please visit http://www.atheros.com or send email to

[email protected].



    NOTE: Atheros and the Atheros logo are trademarks of Atheros

Communications, Inc.



    Note on Forward-Looking Statements



    Except for the historical information contained herein, the matters set

forth in this press release are forward-looking statements within the

meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These

forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that

could cause actual results to differ materially including but not limited

to the risks detailed in Atheros' Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year

ended December 31, 2007 and its Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the

quarter ended March 31, 2008, as filed with the Securities and Exchange

Commission, and in other reports filed with the SEC by Atheros from time to

time. These forward-looking statements speak only as of the date hereof.

Atheros disclaims any obligation to update these forward-looking

statements.