Atheros Communications Announces Three Vice President Appointments

SANTA CLARA, Calif., Feb. 24, 2006—Atheros Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ: ATHR), a leading developer of advanced wireless solutions, today announced three strategic appointments. They include David Torre to vice president and chief accounting officer, David Su to vice president of analog engineering and Ali Hariri to vice president of business development. These new appointments will promote Atheros’ growing leadership in the wireless LAN (WLAN) market and expanding force in new markets.

“We are pleased to announce these promotions, which mark yet another milestone in Atheros’ strong growth and momentum,” said Craig Barratt, president and chief executive officer of Atheros Communications. “Atheros has distinguished itself, in large part, with its extremely talented and dedicated staff. With these promotions, we are acknowledging these individuals’ contributions and expressing our confidence in their expertise and leadership to take Atheros to the next level of growth.”

David Torre is appointed to chief accounting officer. Mr. Torre joined Atheros in January 2000 as vice president, administration and controller. In April 2004, he was appointed to vice president, finance and administration. Prior to Atheros, Mr. Torre was employed by CellNet Data Systems, a provider of wireless data networks, Space Systems/Loral and Ernst & Young. He is a certified public accountant and holds Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Business Administration from the University of California at Berkeley.

David Su is appointed to vice president of analog engineering. Dr. Su joined Atheros in February 1999 to head the analog engineering team. Atheros’ world-class analog engineering team has achieved numerous industry firsts and innovations through its widely acclaimed RF CMOS design expertise. Prior to Atheros, Dr. Su worked on RF CMOS design for HP. He holds Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Electrical Engineering from the University of Tennessee, and earned a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from Stanford University. Dr. Su was named IEEE Fellow in 2006.

Ali Hariri is appointed to vice president of business development. Mr. Hariri joined Atheros in April 2005 as senior director of business development. Prior to Atheros, Mr. Hariri held various marketing and business development positions in Broadcom Corp.’s Wireless Connectivity Group and operations roles at S3, Inc. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering and a Master’s degree in System Engineering from the University of Connecticut.

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.
 

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FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENT:

Except for the historical information contained herein, the matters set forth in this press release, including statements regarding the expected contributions of the new officers, and Atheros’ anticipated growth and its plans to extend Atheros’ leadership in the WLAN market and other markets; 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, Atheros’ ability to execute its growth strategy; the effects of competition in the WLAN semiconductor and other wireless markets; general economic conditions; and other risks detailed in Atheros’ Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2005 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