MPS Names Brian McDonald as VP Administration and Chief Financial Officer

Los Gatos, CA -- Monolithic Power Systems (MPS), a leading supplier of power management IC solutions, today announced the appointment of Brian McDonald as Vice President of Administration and Chief Financial Officer. Mr. McDonald assumed his new duties on August 05, 2002 and reports directly to Michael Hsing, MPSs President and CEO. Mr. McDonald joins MPS from Elantec Semiconductor, Inc. where he held the position of Vice President Administration and Chief Financial Officer. Mr. McDonalds departure from Elantec comes after its successful acquisition and integration by Intersil Corporation.

MPS Names Brian McDonald as VP Administration and Chief Financial Officer
Los Gatos, CA -- Monolithic Power Systems (MPS), a leading supplier of power management IC solutions, today announced the appointment of Brian McDonald as Vice President of Administration and Chief Financial Officer. Mr. McDonald brings a wealth of semiconductor experience to MPS with over 20 years in the industry. Mr. McDonald assumed his new duties on August 05, 2002 and reports directly to Michael Hsing, MPSs President and CEO.
I am extremely pleased to have somebody as experienced and knowledgeable as Brian join our executive team," stated Hsing. Brians proven track record, strong financial skills and executive leadership will play a critical role in achieving our corporate goals."
Mr. McDonald joins MPS from Elantec Semiconductor, Inc. where he held the position of Vice President Administration and Chief Financial Officer. Mr. McDonalds departure from Elantec comes after its successful acquisition and integration by Intersil Corporation. Mr. McDonald previously held various senior management positions at leading Silicon Valley companies including Mattson Technology, National Semiconductor Corp., Read Rite Corporation and Micro Linear Corporation. Mr. McDonald holds a BS degree in Administration from Santa Clara University.    
About MPS
MPS (www.monolithicpower.com) is a privately held power IC Company focused on Analog IC products for the DC-DC converter, CCFL (Cold Cathode Fluorescent Lamp) drivers, and Digital Audio amplifier markets. Combining expertise in analog design with experience in IC processing, MPS provides higher performance products, enhanced by lower manufacturing costs and excellent reliability, to customers worldwide.

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