STANDARD MICROSYSTEMS CORPORATION

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Regarding the Availability of Proxy Material

You are receiving this communication because you hold shares in the above company, and the material you should review before you cast your vote is now available.

This communication presents only an overview of the more complete proxy material that is available to you on the Internet. We encourage you to access and review all of the important information contained in the proxy material before voting.

     

     STANDARD MICROSYSTEMS CORPORATION
     C/O AMERICAN STOCK TRANSFER
     6201 15TH AVE.
     BROOKLYN, NY 11219

 Stockholder Meeting to be held on 07/10/08

Proxy Material Available

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 Annual Report
 Form 10K

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See the Reverse Side for Meeting Information and Instructions on How to Vote

Meeting Information

Meeting Type:	Annual
Meeting Date:	07/10/08
Meeting Time:	10:00 A.M.
For holders as of:	05/15/08

Meeting Location:

Standard Microsystems Corp.
80 Arkay Drive
Hauppauge, NY 11788

Meeting Directions:

For Meeting Directions Please Call:
631-434-2808

How To Vote

	Vote In Person
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	Vote By Internet
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Voting items
THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS RECOMMENDS A VOTE “FOR” PROPOSALS 1 AND 2.
1.	To elect 3 directors to the Board of Directors of
	Standard Microsystems Corporation.
	Nominees:
	01) Steven J. Bilodeau
	02) Peter F. Dicks
	03) Stephen C. McCluski
2.	Ratification of the appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLC as independent registered public accountants for fiscal year 2009.

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