Atheros to Present at Pacific Crest Conference June 9

SANTA CLARA, Calif., June 5, 2006 – 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 Pacific Crest 2006 Building the Silicon Home Conference on Friday, June 9 at the Langham Hotel in Boston.

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.