EXHIBIT 99.51
Diodes Incorporated
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Diodes Incorporated Introduces New Low-Capacitance Data Line Protection Device

Westlake  Village,  California,  April 23, 2002 - Diodes  Incorporated  (Nasdaq:
DIOD),   a  leading   manufacturer   and  supplier  of  high  quality   discrete
semiconductors,  today announced the launch of a new  low-capacitance  data line
protection device.

The ability to preserve  data  integrity  makes the DLP05LC  ideally  suited for
cable set-top boxes and high-speed data transmission  lines where the absence of
signal  degradation  is of  primary  importance.  Other  targeted  end-equipment
applications  that will  benefit from this product  include  hand-held  wireless
systems and portable electronics,  including PDAs and laptop computers and other
computer peripherals and digital interfaces such as USB and SCSI ports.

Available in the popular  subminiature SOT-23 surface mount package, the DLP05LC
offers transient  protection of up to 300 Watts of Peak Pulse Power and features
extremely low capacitance of 1.6pF,  typical.  The low capacitance of the device
helps  to  minimize  signal   attenuation   and  data  corruption   during  data
transmission.  The measurement of transient  protection for data, signal and Vcc
bus  conforms  to  industry-standard  IEC  61000-4-2,  level  4 for  ESD and IEC
61000-4-4 for EFT.

The new product line will occupy a unique position in the market place, as there
are currently no exact equivalents available. Mark King, Vice President of Sales
and  Marketing  at Diodes  Incorporated,  confirmed  that there has been "a very
positive response from our customer base and we have already received production
orders.  In  addition,  we  are  exploring  the  possibility  of  expanding  the
availability of the protection circuit to other surface mount packages."

"This is another example of the benefits realized from our ongoing commitment to
research and development  programs," continued King. "These efforts are enabling
us to bring  exciting  and  innovative  products  to market and  increasing  our
ability to penetrate new industry sectors.

"By working in tandem with our  customer  base and  responding  to their  direct
needs, we are developing proprietary product lines that add significant value to
our  relationships  while at the same time  enhancing the breadth and quality of
our product range."

For more information,  visit  http://www.diodes.com  or contact Diodes' customer
service at 800-446-4874 or email at info@diodes.com.

About Diodes Incorporated
Diodes  Incorporated  (Nasdaq:  DIOD) is a leading  manufacturer and supplier of
high-quality  discrete  semiconductor  products,   serving  the  communications,
computer,  industrial,  consumer electronics and automotive markets. The Company
operates  three  Far  East  subsidiaries,   Diodes-China  (QS-9000  &  ISO-14001
certified)  in  Shanghai,  Diodes-Taiwan  (ISO-9000  certified)  in Taipei,  and
Diodes-Hong Kong. Diodes-China's manufacturing focus is on surface-mount devices
destined for wireless  devices,  notebook  computers,  pagers,  PCMCIA cards and
modems,  among others.  Diodes-Taiwan is our Asia-Pacific  sales,  logistics and
distribution  center.  The  Company's  wafer  foundry,  Diodes-FabTech  (QS-9000
certified),  specializes  in Schottky  products and is located near Kansas City,
Missouri.  The Company's  ISO-9000 corporate sales,  marketing,  engineering and
logistics   headquarters  is  located  in  Southern   California.   For  further
information, visit the Company's website at http://www.diodes.com.

Safe Harbor  Statement  Under the Private  Securities  Litigation  Reform Act of
1995:  Any  statements  set  forth  above  that  are not  historical  facts  are
forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties that could cause
actual  results  to  differ   materially  from  those  in  the   forward-looking
statements.  Potential risks and uncertainties  include, but are not limited to,
such  factors  as  fluctuations  in  product  demand,  the  introduction  of new
products,  the Company's ability to maintain customer and vendor  relationships,
technological  advancements,  impact of competitive products and pricing, growth
in targeted markets, risks of foreign operations, and other information detailed
from time to time in the Company's filings with the United States Securities and
Exchange Commission.


Source:  Diodes Incorporated
CONTACT:  Crocker Coulson, Partner, Coffin Communications Group;
(818) 789-0100 e-mail: crocker.coulson@coffincg.com or Carl Wertz, Chief
Financial Officer, Diodes, Inc.; (805) 446-4800


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