Former President of Spansion Greater China Brings Global Sales Expertise to Leading-Edge Semiconductor Provider

Analogix Semiconductor, Inc., a world leader in high performance digital multimedia interface solutions, today announced that it has appointed Gary Wang to the position Vice President of World Wide Sales. Mr. Wang has more than 20 years of experience in the semiconductor industry. Most recently, he served as president of Spansion Greater China and corporate vice president of Spansion, Inc., which is the world’s largest pure-play provider of flash memory solutions.

As president of Spansion Greater China, Mr. Wang was responsible for Spansion’s sales and marketing in the region. Under Mr. Wang’s direction, Spansion Greater China grew to become the number-one flash memory supplier for top original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) in China.

An innovation leader in the development of semiconductors for digital multimedia equipment, including computer monitors and mobile devices, Analogix Semiconductor has established a strong presence in Asian markets. “Analogix Semiconductor is very pleased that Gary Wang is joining our organization,” says Dr. Kewei Yang, Chairman and CEO of Analogix Semiconductor. “His vast experience with sales and marketing will help us continue to build our business in Asia and beyond.”

Mr. Wang is embracing the challenge. “I am eager to help build business for Analogix Semiconductor in Asia and around the world,” he says. “I am proud to be joining such an innovative organization, a company that has great promise. I look forward to leading the global sales effort for Analogix Semiconductor.”

About Analogix Semiconductor

Analogix Semiconductor, Inc. designs and manufactures high-performance analog and mixed-signal semiconductors for the digital multimedia market. Analogix is a leader in providing end-to-end interface connectivity semiconductor solutions for DisplayPort, the next-generation digital interconnect for the personal computer. Analogix also provides a full suite of HDMI 1.2 and 1.3 transmitters, including ultra-low power CoolHD™ family products, and receivers for the distribution of high-definition video and audio in consumer electronics. Analogix is based in Santa Clara, Calif., with offices in Beijing, China; Shenzhen, China; and Tokyo, Japan. For more information, visit http://www.analogix.com.

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