Atheros to Present at AeA Classic Conference Nov. 7-8

SANTA CLARA, Calif., Nov. 2, 2005-- Atheros Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ:ATHR), a leading developer of advanced wireless solutions, today announced that Jack Lazar, vice president and chief financial officer, will present at the AeA Classic Financial Conference Monday, Nov. 7 and Tuesday, Nov. 8 at the Manchester Grand Hyatt in San Diego.

The webcast presentation will be at 1:30 p.m. Pacific Time on Nov. 7 and will be available live via the investor relations section of the Atheros website at www.atheros.com.

About Atheros Communications, Inc.

Atheros Communications is a leading developer of semiconductor system solutions for wireless communications products. Atheros combines its wireless systems expertise with high-performance radio frequency (RF), mixed signal and digital semiconductor design skills to provide highly integrated chipsets that are manufacturable on low-cost, standard complementary metal-oxide semiconductor (CMOS) processes. Atheros technology is being used by a broad base of leading customers, including personal computer, networking equipment and handset manufacturers. For more information, please visit www.atheros.com or send email to info@atheros.com.