Atheros Schedules Third Quarter 2007 Conference Call for Oct. 29, 2007

SANTA CLARA, Calif. – Oct. 4, 2007 – Atheros Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ: ATHR), a leading developer of advanced wireless solutions, has scheduled its third quarter 2007 financial results conference call for Monday, Oct. 29, 2007 at 2 p.m. Pacific time.  Atheros will release the company’s third quarter financial results at approximately 1 p.m. Pacific time.

To listen to the call, dial (210) 234-0001 approximately 10 minutes prior to the start of the call.  The pass code is Atheros.  A taped replay will be made available approximately one hour after the conclusion of the call and will remain available for one week.  To access the replay, dial (203) 369-3432.

The Atheros financial results conference call will be available via a live webcast on the investor relations section of the Atheros web site at www.atheros.com.  Access the web site 15 minutes prior to the start of the call to download and install any necessary audio software.  An archived webcast replay will be available on the web site for 12 months.

About Atheros Communications, Inc.

Atheros Communications is a leading developer of semiconductor system solutions for wireless and other network 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 being used by a broad base of leading customers, including personal computer, networking equipment and consumer device manufacturers. For more information, please visit www.atheros.com or send email to info@atheros.com.