8-K

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

Current Report

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): August 25, 2008 (August 21, 2008)

PERICOM SEMICONDUCTOR CORPORATION

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

California

(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)

0-27026	77-0254621
(Commission File Number)	(I.R.S. employer identification No.)

3545 North First Street

San Jose, California 95134

(Address of Principal Executive Office, Including Zip Code)

(408) 435-0800

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

Not applicable

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

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Item 5.02. Departure of Directors or Principal Officer; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

On August 25, 2008, Pericom Semiconductor Corporation (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing that Mr. Michael J. Sophie had been appointed by the Company’s Board of Directors to serve as a director of the Company, commencing as of August 21, 2008. He also has been appointed to serve as the Chairman of the Audit Committee of the Company’s Board of Directors.

The press release issued on August 25, 2008 by the Company is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(c)	Exhibits.
	99.1	Press release, dated as of August 25, 2008, announcing the appointment of Mr. Michael J. Sophie to the Company’s board of directors.

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

	PERICOM SEMICONDUCTOR CORPORATION
	(Registrant)
Date: August 25, 2008	By:	/s/ Angela Chen
		Angela Chen
		Chief Financial Officer

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EX-99.1

Contact: Jason Golz

FD Ashton Partners

Tel: 415-293-4411

jason.golz@fdashtonpartners.com

PERICOM SEMICONDUCTOR ELECTS MICHAEL J. SOPHIE TO ITS BOARD OF DIRECTORS

San Jose, Calif. - August 25, 2008 - Pericom Semiconductor Corporation (NASDAQ: PSEM), a worldwide supplier of high-speed integrated circuits and frequency control products, today announced the election of Mr. Michael J. Sophie to its Board of Directors. In addition to serving on the Board, Mr. Sophie will also serve as Chairman of the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors.

Mr. Sophie has executive level experience in the electronics systems and semiconductor industries. Mr. Sophie’s Board experience includes serving on the Boards of successful public and private companies with operations in North America and Asia. Mr. Sophie holds an MBA degree from the University of Santa Clara and a BS degree from California State University, Chico.

Alex Hui, President and CEO, said of Mr. Sophie’s appointment, “We are very pleased to have Michael J. Sophie join our Board of Directors and serve as Chairman of our Audit Committee. Michael’s prior experience give him very valuable insights into our business, and his financial expertise and board experience will help us ensure that our Audit Committee and corporate governance practices are effective. Michael will be an invaluable resource as we drive Pericom to the next level in our evolution.”

About Pericom

Pericom Semiconductor Corporation (NASDAQ: PSEM) enables serial connectivity with the industry's most complete solutions for the computing, communications and consumer market segments. Pericom's analog, digital and mixed-signal integrated circuits, along with its SaRonix-eCERA frequency control products are essential in the timing, switching, bridging and conditioning of high-speed signals required by today's ever-increasing speed and bandwidth demanding applications. Company headquarters is in San Jose, Calif., with design centers and technical sales and support offices globally. http://www.pericom.com