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FILER:

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		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			APPLIED MICRO CIRCUITS CORP
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		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	SEMICONDUCTORS & RELATED DEVICES [3674]
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		STREET 1:		4555 GREAT AMERICA PKWY #601
		CITY:			SANTA CLARA
		STATE:			CA
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