Monolithic Power Systems To Present at Merrill Lynch Tech Gathering in New York

LOS GATOS, Calif., May 1, 2006 – Monolithic Power Systems, Inc. (MPS) (Nasdaq:MPWR), a leading fabless manufacturer of high-performance analog and mixed-signal semiconductors, will present at the Merrill Lynch Tech Gathering Forum, on Wednesday, May 3, 2006 at The New York Palace Hotel, New York, NY.

About Monolithic Power Systems
Monolithic Power Systems Inc. (MPS) develops and markets proprietary, advanced analog and mixed-signal semiconductors. The company combines advanced process technology with its highly experienced analog designers to produce high-performance power management integrated circuits (ICs) for Cold Cathode Fluorescent Lamp (CCFL) backlight controllers, LED drivers, DC to DC converters, Class D audio amplifiers, and Linear ICs. MPS products are used extensively in computing and network communications products, LCD monitors and TVs, and a wide variety of consumer and portable electronics products. MPS partners with world-class manufacturing organizations to deliver top-quality, ultra-compact, high-performance solutions through the most productive, cost-efficient channels. Founded in 1997 and headquartered in Los Gatos, Calif., the company has expanded its global presence with offices in Taiwan, China, Korea, Japan and Europe, which operate under MPS International Ltd.

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