Analog Devices Recognizes Strategic Suppliers for Overall Excellence

Feb. 21, 2006--Analog Devices, Inc. (NYSE: ADI), a global leader in high-performance semiconductors for signal processing applications, hosted the recipients of its annual "Supplier Excellence Award" during a reception and awards ceremony held recently in Hong Kong. Fourteen companies were selected from among more than two thousand companies who supply ADI's global semiconductor manufacturing operations. The companies recognized for their outstanding performance are: Applied Materials, Inc., Carsem, Inc., Dynacraft Industries , Inc., Exsil, Inc. - A subsidiary of Rockwood Electronic Materials, Ingasco, Inc., Lam Research Corporation, MEI LLC, Moog Components Group, Semi Scenic Ltd., Shin-Etsu Handotai Co. Ltd., Siltron, STATS ChipPac Ltd., Suss MicroTec AG, and TSMC.

"I am pleased by the continued success of our global suppliers and their ability to respond to our demanding quality expectations," said Liam McCaffrey, worldwide purchasing manager and chairman of Analog Devices' Purchasing Council. "The suppliers we are recognizing are role models for other companies in the areas of cost, technology, innovation, and customer service. These are the best-in-class."

Semi Scenic received the award for the Site Support category. Don Nicolson, Operations Director for Semi Scenic said:

"This a fantastic ahievement for us & proves how our business model is aligned with customer requirements. We would like to thank Analog Devices for this recognition & also for the faith they have shown in our services from the outset"

February 2006