Date: 30/01/2009

AMCC announces Dr. Paramesh Gopi as new President and CEO

Applied Micro Circuits Corporation has announced that Kambiz Hooshmand, President and Chief Executive Officer, will step down on June 1st 2009. Dr Paramesh Gopi, currently the Chief Operating Officer, will take over the role of President and CEO at that time.

"Despite the challenges and uncertain market conditions, I am confident that the strategic investments and solid technology foundation set by Kambiz and the AMCC team will serve us well as we build our products and grow our revenues. I am truly excited to lead a company of AMCC's caliber and potential," said Dr. Paramesh Gopi, COO, AMCC.

"We thank Kambiz for his total dedication to the success of AMCC and his commitment to ensure a smooth leadership transition. Kambiz's ability to recruit a strong candidate such as Paramesh is a testament to his skills in building a strong and deep organization," said Cesar Cesaratto, Chairman of the Board of Directors of AMCC.