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SAN JOSE, Calif., Dec. 22 /PRNewswire-AsiaNet/ –

Micrel Inc. (Nasdaq: MCRL), an industry leader in analog, high-bandwidth
communications and Ethernet IC solutions, today added to its family of limiting
Post Amplifiers by introducing the SY88903ALKG, SY88149CL, SY88313BLNG and the
SY88343BL, a series of 1.25 to 3.2 Gbps post amplifiers featuring 3.3V power
supply, higher gain and higher sensitivity for either signal or loss of signal
indicators. These ICs are the latest solutions to be rolled out as part of
Micrel’s next-generation family of Post Amplifiers. These solutions were first
launched in early 2005 and are designed to work for Fast Ethernet, OC3 to OC48,
and parallel 10GE data rates. The new chips are offered in small form factor
packages and ideally suited for optical modules for datacom, telecom, and
passive Optical Network (PON) systems. The ICs are all currently available in
volume with pricing starting at $1.95 for 10K quantities.

"The Fiber to the Home market continues to experience healthy growth,"
said Thomas S. Wong, vice president high bandwidth products for Micrel.
"Micrel’s newest Post Amplifiers are optimized for detecting wide variations
in input levels and for sensing the low input signal levels typically
encountered in optical network and PON applications."

The SY88149CL, SY88315BL and the SY88343BL all feature high sensitivity SD
or LOS path, the ability to either detect signal or to detect loss of signal
– a crucial feature for reducing system cost by allowing the use of lower
gain TIAs. The ICs are offered in the well regarded MSOP packaging with
backward-compatibility to Micrel’s existing family of Post Amplifiers, with
most also available in the tiny 10-pin MLF(TM) packaging.

About Micrel, Inc.
Micrel Inc. is a leading global manufacturer of IC solutions for the
worldwide analog, Ethernet and high bandwidth markets. The Company’s products
include advanced mixed-signal, analog and power semiconductors; high
performance communication, clock management, Ethernet switch and physical
layer transceiver ICs. Company customers include leading manufacturers of
enterprise, consumer, industrial, mobile, telecommunications, automotive, and
computer products. Corporation headquarters and state-of-the-art wafer
fabrication facilities are located in San Jose, CA with regional sales and
support offices and advanced technology design centers situated throughout the
Americas, Europe and Asia. In addition, the Company maintains an extensive
network of distributors and reps worldwide. Web: http://www.micrel.com .

Note: MLF is a trademark of Amkor Technology.

SOURCE Micrel Inc.

/CONTACT: Julieanne DiBene, Marketing Communications of Micrel Inc.,
+1-408-474-1276, or Julie.DiBene@Micrel.com/
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