Analog Devices and Masimo Extend 10+ Year Relationship for Providing Leading Signal Processing Solutions; Masimo Selects 40-Bit Floating Point SHARC Processor for Next Generation Pulse Oximeters.

NORWOOD, Mass. -- Building on a 10 year relationship of providing Masimo with leading signal processing solutions, Analog Devices, Inc. (NYSE: ADI), today announced that Masimo(R) has selected Analog Devices' SHARC(R) processor for its line of Masimo Rainbow(TM) SET pulse CO-Oximeter(TM) products. The custom-coded SHARC processor was chosen for Masimo's next generation product for its proprietary signal processing algorithms that utilize 40-bit floating-point format, which provides enhanced precision that is critical for medical devices such as the Masimo pulse CO-oximeter.

For over a decade, Masimo has utilized the SHARC technology to power its Radical(R) pulse oximeter, a medical monitoring device used to continuously measure oxygenation and pulse rate non-invasively. The newest generation of monitoring solutions utilizes SHARC processing technology to offer the industry's only pulse CO-Oximeters, providing non-invasive carbon monoxide monitoring while maintaining the highest levels of accuracy, patient safety, and ease of use. With original coded SHARC processors in place to protect the pulse CO-Oximeter's unique and patented technology, Masimo has unveiled a new generation of devices that will build on the company's family of medical signal processing technologies.

"By customizing its SHARC processor with specific code designed for our Radical line, Analog Devices has done its part to keep Masimo at the cutting edge of innovation, and has proven the value of a long term partnership that has allowed both companies to excel," said Yongsam Lee, executive vice president of operations and CIO of Masimo. "The unparalleled accuracy and non-invasive nature of our Radical pulse oximeters are innovations stemming from Masimo's partnership with Analog Devices."

"Analog Devices and Masimo have had a long, successful relationship, one that will continue to mature as we work together on a future generation of Radical," said Jerry McGuire, of Analog Devices. "As an early adopter of SHARC processor technology, Masimo is a valued partner that has clearly experienced the benefits of signal-processing, such as simplified product development and reduced time to market."

About Masimo

Masimo, founded in 1989, is the inventor and leader of Signal Extraction Technology(R) for the non-invasive monitoring of vital signs. Masimo Signal Extraction(TM) Technology, or Masimo SET(R), represents the standard of care for pulse oximeters. With its worldwide introduction in 1998, Masimo SET overcame data dropouts, false alarms and inaccurate measurements due to patient motion, low perfusion and other challenging conditions. Over 100 clinical studies support the conclusion that Masimo SET is the most effective pulse oximeter in the world.

With the advent of Rainbow(TM) Technology, Masimo ushers in a new era for noninvasive monitoring, where patients at risk of respiratory and cardiac complications, carbon monoxide poisoning and other life threatening diseases can be safely, noninvasively and accurately monitored with Pulse CO-Oximetry(TM). Masimo is headquartered in Irvine, California. Additional information about Masimo and its products can be found at www.masimo.com.

About Analog Devices

Innovation, performance, and excellence are the cultural pillars on which Analog Devices has built one of the longest standing, highest growth companies within the technology sector. Acknowledged industry-wide as the world leader in data conversion and signal conditioning technology, Analog Devices serves over 60,000 customers, representing virtually all types of electronic equipment. Celebrating 40 years as a leading global manufacturer of high-performance integrated circuits used in analog and digital signal processing applications, Analog Devices is headquartered in Norwood, Massachusetts, with design and manufacturing facilities throughout the world. Analog Devices' common stock is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker "ADI" and is included in the S&P 500 Index.

SHARC is a registered trademark of Analog Devices, Inc. Masimo, Radical, Signal Extraction Technology and SET are registered trademarks of Masimo Corporation. Pulse CO-Oximeter, Pulse CO-Oximetry and Rainbow are trademarks of Masimo Laboratories. All other trademarks included herein are the property of their respective owners.