Jazz Semiconductor Named 2005 Vendor of the Year by Micro Linear Corporation

Jazz Semiconductor, an independent wafer foundry focused
primarily on specialty CMOS process technologies, today announced that
it has received the Vendor of the Year Award for 2005 from Micro
Linear Corporation (Nasdaq:MLIN), a developer of integrated circuit
(IC) solutions for the wireless communications market.
   Micro Linear selected Jazz Semiconductor as Vendor of the Year for
its industry expertise, advanced process technology and excellent
customer service offered as a pure play specialty foundry. Micro
Linear recognizes the company's commitment to providing modular, low
cost, foundry process platforms that meet their time-to-market needs
quickly and cost-effectively. Micro Linear has chosen Jazz as its
specialty process partner for its RF integrated circuits (RFICs) for
end markets including Personal Handyphone Systems (PHS) and 5.8GHz
Digital Cordless Telephones (DCT) and continues to develop its
partnership with Jazz as Micro Linear expands into other market
segments.
   "Jazz Semiconductor has consistently proven to be a valuable
foundry partner, enabling on-time delivery of complex, innovative
products," said Tim Richardson, president and CEO of Micro Linear.
"The ability of Jazz to bring Silicon Germanium (SiGe) BiCMOS to the
mainstream foundry marketplace has enabled Micro Linear to enter new
markets at aggressive price points, with higher performance than can
be achieved with competing solutions. This award acknowledges the
steady relationship Jazz has sustained with Micro Linear and reflects
the reliable service and support Jazz has provided through the years."
   "We are honored to be recognized by a valued partner such as Micro
Linear," said Shu Li, president and CEO of Jazz Semiconductor. "This
award is a tribute to our successful partnership and validates the
trust and confidence Micro Linear has placed in Jazz as its foundry
partner. It further reinforces our dedication and commitment to
continue delivering quality manufacturing solutions and excellent
customer service for advanced analog, RF and high voltage processes
and end markets."

   About Jazz Semiconductor

   Jazz Semiconductor is an independent wafer foundry focused
primarily on specialty CMOS process technologies, including High
Voltage CMOS, SiGe BiCMOS and RFCMOS for the manufacture of highly
integrated analog and mixed-signal semiconductor devices. Jazz's
executive offices and its U.S. wafer fabrication facilities are
located in Newport Beach, Calif., and its Asian engineering,
manufacturing and sales support is located in Shanghai, China. Jazz
has expanded its wafer capacity in China through manufacturing
partnerships with Advanced Semiconductor Manufacturing Corporation and
Hua Hong NEC Electronics Co., Ltd. Contact Jazz Semiconductor at
www.jazzsemi.com.

   About Micro Linear

   Micro Linear Corporation is a fabless semiconductor company
specializing in wireless integrated circuits. In addition to its PHS
products, the Company offers a full line of high data-rate ISM-band
transceivers for consumer applications such as cordless phones,
wireless speakers and headphones, game controllers, voice headsets and
other electronic appliances. Micro Linear offers a uniquely broad line
of transceivers that address the most popular unlicensed bands:
900MHz, 2.4GHz and 5.8GHz. To simplify system design and decrease
time-to-market, Micro Linear also offers starter kits and reference
designs. Headquartered in San Jose, Calif., Micro Linear's products
are available through its authorized representatives and distributors
worldwide. More information on the company is available online at
www.microlinear.com.

   Micro Linear Safe Harbor Statement

   Except for the historical information contained herein, the
statements in this press release, including, but not limited to Micro
Linear's ability to enter new markets at aggressive price points, with
higher performance by utilizing Jazz as its foundry, than can be
achieved with competing solutions, are forward-looking statements
within the meaning of the "safe harbor" provision of the Private
Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. In some cases, these
forward-looking statements may be identified by use of terms such as
"we believe" and similar expressions. These forward-looking statements
are not guarantees of future results and are subject to a number of
risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ
materially from those projected. Such risks and uncertainties include,
but are not limited to, the risks associated with the cyclical nature
of the semiconductor industry; the level of product orders; new
product announcements or introductions by competitors; the market's
acceptance of the Company's products; and other factors that may cause
the Company's business or operating results to fluctuate in the
future. Additional risks related to Micro Linear are detailed in its
filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including Micro
Linear's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September
30, 2005. Statements included in this press release are based on
information known to Micro Linear and Jazz as of the date of this
release, and neither Micro Linear nor Jazz assumes any obligation to
update information contained in this release.
   Micro Linear(TM) and the Micro Linear logo are trademarks of Micro
Linear Corporation. All other product or service names are the
property of their respective owners. (C) Micro Linear Corporation
2006.