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Fujitsu Launches World's First Notebook and Desktop PCs With Atheros Super AG

Posted on: Monday, 26 April 2004, 06:00 CDT

SUNNYVALE, Calif., April 26 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Atheros Communications , a leading developer of advanced wireless LAN (WLAN) chipsets, today announced that Fujitsu Limited has launched four new notebook computer models and one new desktop computer model for the Japan market that incorporate Atheros 802.11g and 802.11a/g WLAN solutions. These are the world's first notebook and desktop PCs to feature Atheros Super AG(TM) and Super G(TM) technology. By integrating Atheros advanced silicon solutions and performance-boosting features into its notebook and desktop product line, Fujitsu is providing customers with wireless networking capabilities that deliver the highest wireless performance available on the market today, as measured by end-user throughput and range.

Fujitsu is offering Atheros Super AG technology in its new FMV-BIBLO MG75H/ST, FMV-BIBLO MG75H, FMV-BIBLO NH90H/T, and FMV-DESKPOWER CE50H7/S. Fujitsu has integrated the Atheros 802.11a/b/g wireless LAN chipset into these models to provide optimal compatibility with 802.11b, 802.11g and 802.11a networks. The new FMV-BIBLO LOOX T50H Series notebook offers 802.11g wireless networking capability with Atheros' Super G functionality. All of these new Fujitsu models will have Atheros Super AG or Super G brand stickers to help users identify the feature set capabilities of the PC.

Japanese consumer and small business end-users have widely embraced Super AG and Super G enabled access point and router products, with seven leading Japanese WLAN equipment providers offering the performance-boosting technology in their products at retail. This wide array of complementary Super AG and Super G networking products will enable Fujitsu customers to enjoy the performance advantages of the technology in their own home or business wireless networks.

"Atheros Super AG and Super G technology is the industry's premier solution for high-throughput 802.11g and 802.11a/g wireless LANs," said Craig Barratt, president and chief executive officer of Atheros Communications. "Fujitsu has demonstrated a leadership role in Japan's mobile computing market by offering Atheros-based 802.11g- and 802.11a/g-enabled products. Fujitsu customers can now buy Atheros-branded Super AG and Super G solutions with the confidence that their notebooks and desktop can achieve maximum throughput and performance."

Atheros Super AG and Super G technology offers a combination of innovative performance-enhancement features -- packet bursting, fast frames, and data compression -- that improve the throughput and range of wireless networking products. The technology supports up to 54Mbps data rates for users in Japan, with typical end-user throughput of up to 40 Mbps. This is the highest throughput available on the market today, delivering user speeds that are 1.5-2.0 times faster than standard 802.11g or 802.11a/g products.

Fujitsu notebooks and desktop enabled with Atheros Super AG and Super G technology are available now in Japan and can be purchased through Fujitsu's web site or any retail channels.

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 and networking equipment manufacturers. For more information, visit http://www.atheros.com/ or send email to info@atheros.com.

NOTE: Atheros, the Atheros logo, Super G and Super AG are trademarks of Atheros Communications, Inc. All other trademarks mentioned in this document are the property of their respective owners.

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS:

Except for the historical information contained herein, the matters set forth in this press release, including the features, performance and benefits of Atheros' products and technology and of Fujitsu's notebook and desktop PCs, 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, the impact of competitive products and technological advances, manufacturing difficulties, difficulties in development of enhanced and new products, the companies' ability to market and ship in volume, and other risks detailed in Atheros' Prospectus dated February 11, 2004 as filed with the SEC and from time to time in Atheros' SEC filings. These forward-looking statements speak only as of the date hereof. Atheros disclaims any obligation to update these forward-looking statements.

Atheros Communications, Inc.

CONTACT: Cheryl Patstone of Atheros, +1-408-773-5344, orcheryl@atheros.com; or Greg Wood of A&R Partners, +1-650-762-2838, orgwood@arpartners.com, for Atheros

Web site: http://www.atheros.com/

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