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NetLogic Microsystems Accelerates Innovation Leadership with 500th Issued Patent
BUSINESS WIRE
Santa Clara, Calif.
February 7, 2011, 8:00 am

NetLogic Microsystems further expands its technology leadership in knowledge-based processing, multi-core processing and 10/40/100GE PHYs

NetLogic Microsystems, Inc. [NASDAQ: NETL], a worldwide leader in high-performance intelligent semiconductor solutions for next-generation Internet networks, today announced that it was awarded its 500th patent. Being awarded its 500th patent is a strong recognition of NetLogic Microsystems’ innovation and technology leadership in high-performance semiconductor solutions that perform highly differentiated tasks for advanced 3G/4G mobile wireless infrastructure, data center, enterprise, metro Ethernet, and edge and core infrastructure networks.

NetLogic Microsystems’ patent portfolio covers a wide range of innovations, from high-speed circuits to architecture improvements, conceived during the company’s continuing development of its industry-leading knowledge-based processors, multi-core processors and 10/40/100 Gigabit Ethernet physical-layer (PHY) solutions which are being deployed by Tier One original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) in leading systems such as switches, routers, wireless base stations, security appliances, networked storage appliances, service gateways and connected media devices.

“The issuance of our 500th patent is a reflection of the innovative spirit and creative talent of our exceptional engineering teams,” said Dr. Varad Srinivasan, chief technology officer at NetLogic Microsystems. “The power of our intellectual property portfolio enables us to further separate ourselves from the competition in delivering products for next-generation carrier-class, enterprise and data center applications.”

NetLogic Microsystems’ portfolio now includes over 650 worldwide patent issuances and pending filings.

About NetLogic Microsystems

NetLogic Microsystems, Inc. (NASDAQ:NETL - News) is a worldwide leader in high-performance intelligent semiconductor solutions that are powering next-generation Internet networks. NetLogic Microsystems’ best-in-class products perform highly differentiated tasks of accelerating complex network traffic to significantly enhance the performance and functionality of advanced 3G/4G mobile wireless infrastructure, data center, enterprise, metro Ethernet, edge and core infrastructure networks. NetLogic Microsystems’ market-leading product portfolio includes high-performance multi-core processors, knowledge-based processors, content processors, network search engines, ultra low-power embedded processors and high-speed 10/40/100 Gigabit Ethernet PHY solutions. These products are designed into high-performance systems such as switches, routers, wireless base stations, security appliances, networked storage appliances, service gateways and connected media devices offered by leading original equipment manufacturers (OEMs). NetLogic Microsystems is headquartered in Santa Clara, California, and has offices and design centers throughout North America, Asia and Europe. For more information about products offered by NetLogic Microsystems, call [phone] or visit the NetLogic Microsystems Web site at http://www.netlogicmicro.com.

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