Atheros to Present at Needham Growth Conference Jan. 11

SANTA CLARA, Calif., Jan. 3, 2007 – 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 Ninth Annual Needham & Company Growth Conference on Thursday, Jan. 11 at the New York Palace Hotel.

The presentation is scheduled for 1:30 p.m. Eastern time and will be webcast 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, visit www.atheros.com or send email to info@atheros.com.