California Micro Devices Launches LuxGuard(TM) High Voltage ESD Protection Diodes for HBLEDs

Small Form Factor and High Voltage of 50V Ideal for High Power and Ultra High Brightness Lighting Applications

MILPITAS, California, January 26 - California Micro Devices (Nasdaq: CAMD) today announced the latest
products in the LuxGuard(TM) family of turnkey solutions for ESD
(electrostatic discharge) protection and thermal management for high power,
high brightness light emitting diode (HBLED) lighting applications. The new
LuxGuard CM1753 and CM1754 feature a 50 volt breakdown voltage specification
and deliver a robust 8kV HBM (Human Body Model) of ESD protection with low
input capacitance for high power, high efficacy HBLED lighting applications.
Designed as silicon based side mount ESD protectors, the CM1753 is designed
for P-up common cathode configurations and CM1754 provides identical
protection for N-up common anode configurations. Their tiny form factor
enables them to be used in all applications, including existing HBLED lamp
modules with the number of LEDs in the string ranging from 1 to 15.

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The market for high power, HBLEDs has expanded beyond traditional market
segments such as the status and alphanumeric display markets into a wider
range of lighting applications including illumination; automotive; signage
and residential and commercial lighting. "A common factor in the growth of
all these segments is a desire for increased brightness levels leading
lighting designers to specify increases in HBLED drive currents and an
increasing number of HBLEDs to be employed per string," noted Kyle Baker,
vice president of marketing for California Micro Devices. "As a result, the
optimal protection voltage for HBLED lamp modules is now converging around 50
Volts. With the addition of these two new LuxGuard products, CMD offers a
complete portfolio of protection solutions for this rapidly growing market
segment."

LuxGuard Products

LuxGuard products for HBLEDs include silicon submounts and side mount TVS
diodes. LuxGuard submounts provide integrated ESD protection at levels
exceeding 15kV HBM (Human Body Model). The submount also helps to cushion the
LED from stress due to thermal expansion coefficient differences between the
LED and the lead frame, while the option of an aluminum top coat provides
improved reflectivity. CMD also offers TVS diodes mounted next to the LED die
within the LED fixture. ESD ratings vary based on die size, and are typically
between 8kV and 30kV HBM.

With a number of design options, LuxGuard products leverage CMD's
significant process, design and application knowledge and provide customers
superior value of application specific solutions, while enjoying the lower
costs associated with higher volume, general customer solutions. To find out
how to realize the LuxGuard Advantage for your next design, please go to:
www.cmd.com/products/luxguard/

Availability

LuxGuard CM1753 and CM1754 are offered in a die form and can be easily
integrated into existing or new HBLED lamp modules. Samples are available now
for CM1753 and CM1754, with full production in Q2 2010. Pricing is US$.007
per 100K unit quantities.

About California Micro Devices Corporation

California Micro Devices Corporation is a leading supplier of protection
devices for the mobile handset, high brightness LED (HBLED), digital consumer
electronics and personal computer markets. Detailed corporate and product
information may be accessed at www.cmd.com.

The CMD logo is a registered trademark of California Micro Devices.
LuxGuard is a trademark of California Micro Devices Corporation. All other
trademarks are property of their respective owners.

Kyle Baker of California Micro Devices, +1-408-934-3117, kyleb at cmd.com