Analog Devices Recognizes 13 Strategic Suppliers for Excellence in Quality, Reliability and Support

Analog Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADI), a global leader in high-performance semiconductors for signal processing applications, honored 10 companies with the 12th Annual Supplier Excellence Awards during a ceremony held in Hong Kong recently. An additional three suppliers will receive their ADI Supplier Excellence Award locally. The 13 suppliers were selected from among the more than 2,000 companies that contribute to ADI’s global semiconductor manufacturing operations.

“The 2012 ADI Supplier Excellence Award acknowledges 13 companies for outstanding adherence to rigorous manufacturing standards, supply continuity and service. Our strategic suppliers are vital to ADI’s mission to deliver high-performance signal processing products. We congratulate the 2012 Supplier Excellence Awards winners for their innovation and responsiveness.” said Vince Simonelli, director of global purchasing, Analog Devices.

The ADI Supplier Excellence Awards distinguish those companies that meet the rigorous standards of the ADI supplier program. The winners must demonstrate an exceptional commitment to manufacturing excellence and leadership, and the on-time delivery of goods and services. Those suppliers cited by Analog Devices must also maintain high quality and reliability standards, deliver cost reduction initiatives and display a proven dedication to technology advancement and continuous improvement.

The winners for 2012 by category are:

Raw MaterialsMEMC Electronic Materials, Inc.Korea Shinko Microelectronics Co. Ltd.

Critical IndirectAir Liquide Electronics US L.P.

Maintenance / Service SupportMEI, LLCTeradyne, Inc.

Contracted ProductionAmkor TechnologyTaiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd. (TSMC)

Special AchievementExpertech Semiconductor Technology, Inc.Telford SVC. Phils., Inc.Nadatech

Local SiteMemsstar Ltd.Plum Five Co., Ltd.Ebara Technologies, Inc.

About Analog Devices

Innovation, performance, and excellence are the cultural pillars on which Analog Devices has built one of the longest standing, highest growth companies within the technology sector. Acknowledged industry-wide as the world leader in data conversion and signal conditioning technology, Analog Devices serves over 60,000 customers, representing virtually all types of electronic equipment. Celebrating over 40 years as a leading global manufacturer of high-performance integrated circuits used in analog and digital signal processing applications, Analog Devices is headquartered in Norwood, Massachusetts, with design and manufacturing facilities throughout the world. Analog Devices' is included in the S&P 500 Index.

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