MILPITAS, Calif., Dec. 6--PRNewswire-AsiaNet/InfoQuest Linear Technology Corporation (Nasdaq: LLTC) and Monolithic Power Systems Inc. (Nasdaq: MPWR) announced today that the United States International Trade Commission (ITC) has concluded the investigation initiated by Linear with respect to MPS. The ITC issued an Order pursuant to a settlement agreement and consent order entered into by the parties on October 1. The ITC order is available at: http://www.usitc.gov/secretary/fed_reg_notices/337/337_521_notice10312005sgle.pdf. Non-confidential versions of the settlement agreement and consent order are available at: http://edisweb.usitc.gov/edismirror/337-521/Violation/240428/268317/16e/6be29e.pdf Linear Technology Corporation designs, manufactures and globally markets a broad line of standard high performance integrated circuits. Linear's products include telecommunications, cellular telephones, networking products, notebook and desktop computers, video/multimedia, industrial instrumentation, automotive electronics, factory automation, process control, and military and space systems. For more information visit http://www.linear.com. Monolithic Power Systems, Inc. (MPS) develops and markets proprietary, advanced analog and mixed-signal semiconductors. The company's advanced process technology and highly experienced analog designers provide high-performance power management integrated circuits (ICs) for automotive, industrial, consumer, computing, and communications products. MPS partners with world-class foundries to deliver high-quality, cost-effective solutions to meet the demanding standards set by its customers. Founded in 1997 and headquartered in Los Gatos, California, the company has expanded its global presence with sales offices in Taiwan, China, Korea, and Japan, which operate under MPS International, Ltd. This news release contains forward-looking information within the meaning of federal securities regulations. These forward-looking statements include future events in the litigation announced. These forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties, including those described from time to time in Linear Technology’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), that could cause the actual results to differ materially from those anticipated by these forward-looking statements. In particular, litigation involves risks and uncertainties of duration, cost and outcome. Linear Technology assumes no obligation to update this forward-looking information. SOURCE: Linear Technology Corporation CONTACT: John England, General Counsel, +1-408-432-1900, [email protected] or John Hamburger, Director, Marketing Communications, +1-408-432-1900, [email protected] both of Linear Technology Corporation or Rick Neeley Monolithic Power Systems, Inc. +1-408-357-6777 Web site: http://www.linear.com --Distributed by AsiaNet (www.asianetnews.net)--