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		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000753568
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	SEMICONDUCTORS & RELATED DEVICES [3674]
		IRS NUMBER:				941741481
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			DE
		FISCAL YEAR END:			0331

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	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		48720 KATO ROAD
		STREET 2:		48720 KATO ROAD
		CITY:			FREMONT
		STATE:			CA
		ZIP:			94538
		BUSINESS PHONE:		5106687000

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		CITY:			FREMONT
		STATE:			CA
		ZIP:			94538-1167
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