Ted Tewskbury, formerly of AMI, takes the help at chipmaker IDT

Craig Matsumoto, Editor-in-Chief, Light Reading

February 15, 2008

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SAN JOSE, Calif. -— IDT® (Integrated Device Technology, Inc.; NASDAQ: IDTI), a leading provider of essential mixed signal semiconductor solutions that enrich the digital media experience, today announced that Dr. Ted Tewksbury has been named president and chief executive officer of the company by the IDT Board of Directors. Tewksbury was most recently president and chief operating officer of AMI Semiconductor. He is expected to start at IDT on March 31, 2008, the beginning of the company’s fiscal year 2009. In addition to serving as president and chief executive officer, Tewksbury will be appointed to the IDT board of directors.

John Schofield, Chairman of the IDT Board of Directors, commented, “On behalf of the IDT Board, I am pleased to have Ted join IDT as the company president and chief executive officer. His leadership and results focus will enhance our already strong executive team. In addition, he brings over 20 years of semiconductor experience in mixed signal and analog application-specific standard products that we believe are a strong compliment to the growth plans for IDT.”

“I am excited about the opportunity to join IDT and look forward to building on the strong foundation already in place by growing revenue and profitability,” said Tewksbury. “I’m very impressed with the depth of the company’s existing product portfolio, especially its mixed signal semiconductor solutions and analog ASSPs. IDT is uniquely positioned for future growth because of its deep applications knowledge, its focus on solving customer problems, and its reputation for high-quality, innovative products.”

Prior to serving as president and chief operating officer of AMI Semiconductor, Tewksbury served as general manager and managing director at Maxim Integrated Products, Inc. where he managed 11 product lines, established their high-speed data converter and high-performance RF businesses, and introduced over 180 new products. Before that, Tewksbury served as director of SiGe RF/analog product development for IBM Microelectronics and as senior design engineer for Analog Devices. Tewksbury holds a BS, MS, and Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Tewksbury has authored and co-authored many publications, holds several patents, and led the development of many industry firsts and award-winning technologies.

Integrated Device Technology Inc. (IDT) (Nasdaq: IDTI)

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Craig Matsumoto

Editor-in-Chief, Light Reading

Yes, THAT Craig Matsumoto – who used to be at Light Reading from 2002 until 2013 and then went away and did other stuff and now HE'S BACK! As Editor-in-Chief. Go Craig!!

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