AMCC Unveils Powerful 3ware Raid Storage System for Untapped PC Prosumer Market.

3ware Sidecar Ideal for Graphics, Pro Audio and Video, and Other Large Capacity Applications; Now Available for Macintosh and PC Workstations

SUNNYVALE, Calif. -- Applied Micro Circuits Corporation (AMCC) [NASDAQ:AMCC] today announced the immediate availability of its 3ware([R]) Sidecar desktop SATA II storage solution for PC, Mac Pro[TM], and Power Mac[TM] G5 users. First released for the Apple[R] Power Mac G5 in September, AMCC's latest solution includes PC support for Windows[TM] and Linux[TM] operating systems.

"The ubiquity of digital content applications for PC and Mac[TM] prosumers has fueled demand for robust storage solutions in the mid-range PC market," said Scott Cleland, director of marketing for AMCC Storage. "The 3ware Sidecar addresses this need by providing high-capacity, high-performance storage expansion with hardware RAID for the desktop. The 3ware Sidecar is indicative of our commitment to delivering maximum data protection to creative content providers, whether they use a PC or a Mac."

The 3ware Sidecar is a good solution for power users requiring high performance, resilient and scalable storage. "AMCC is building upon the success of its 3ware Sidecar, formerly available only for the Mac space, to address PC prosumer market needs," said Greg Schultz, Founder and Sr. Analyst of the StorageIO Group. "The prosumer market with a focus on rich media content has outgrown using DVDs and flash disks for data storage where protecting and accessing creative content is a high priority. With the 3ware Sidecar, AMCC is enabling the PC power user access to high performance scalable RAID capabilities traditionally found in high-end environments."

Maximum Performance, Maximum Data Protection

In addition to broader OS support, the 3ware Sidecar now ships with a new low profile PCI Express hardware RAID controller, the 3ware 9650SE-4LPME. The upgraded controller delivers RAID 5 write and read speeds of up to 200MB per second. The 3ware 9650SE is designed to deliver unmatched performance and data protection. Advanced RAID architecture, SATA II features, and powerful performance capabilities make the 3ware 9650SE an ideal controller for the 3ware Sidecar solution. New also with this release is support for an onboard Battery Backup Unit for up to 72 hours of additional data protection in the case of a power failure.

Pricing and Availability

The upgraded 3ware Sidecar is available through AMCC's worldwide network of distributors, VARS and direct market resellers. Suggested list price for the 3ware Sidecar is $1,295; disk drives not included.

About AMCC

AMCC blends system hardware and software expertise to provide the essential building blocks for the processing, moving and storing of data worldwide. The #1 high-port count Serial ATA RAID controller line, AMCC's 3ware family of SATA RAID storage solutions deliver cost-effective, high-performance, high-capacity storage for enterprises and consumers worldwide in applications such as disk-to-disk backup, near-line storage, network-attached storage (NAS), video, and high-performance computing. The company headquartered in Sunnyvale, California with offices throughout the world. For more information, visit http://www.3ware.com or http://www.amcc.com.

Forward Looking Statements

This press release contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements may be identified by words such as expects, anticipates, plans, believes, estimates, will or words of similar meaning. Such forward-looking statements, including statements relating to the products discussed in this press release, are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, including the risk that the products may not be successfully or timely developed, completed or manufactured or achieve market acceptance, risks relating to general economic conditions, as well as the risks and uncertainties set forth in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K, and in the Company's other SEC filings. As a result of these risks and uncertainties, actual results may differ materially from these forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements contained in this press release are made as of the date hereof and AMCC does not assume any obligation to update any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise.

AMCC, 3ware, StorSwitch and Multi-lane are trademarks or registered trademarks of Applied Micro Circuits Corporation. Other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Use of the term 'Sidecar' is made under agreement with Digital Tigers, Inc.