NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. -- Mindspeed Technologies, Inc.(NASDAQ:MSPD), a leading supplier of semiconductor solutions fornetwork infrastructure applications, today announced the appointmentof Jing (Jim) Cao as senior vice president of operations.

Cao's experience spans fifteen years of increasing responsibilityfor semiconductor manufacturing operations in both integrated andfabless companies, including wafer foundry, assembly and test,production planning, purchasing and design technology. He will reportdirectly to Raouf Halim, Mindspeed's chief executive officer, and willbe responsible for the company's manufacturing and supply chainoperations.

"Jim brings to Mindspeed a strong track record of success andbroad experience in semiconductor manufacturing operations. We welcomehis expertise and leadership as we prepare Mindspeed for the growth inproduct shipments we expect in the years ahead," said Halim.

Mindspeed Technologies Inc. (Nasdaq: MSPD)