- Release of New Transient Voltage Suppressor and Standard Recovery Rectifier
           Lines and a 200V Schottky in the PowerDI(TM) 123 Package

WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif., July 14 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Diodes Incorporated (Nasdaq: DIOD), a leading manufacturer and supplier of high quality discrete semiconductors, today announced the continued expansion of PowerDI(TM) 123 product line to further boost the performance of discrete devices, while reducing size and power consumption.

The new products in the groundbreaking PowerDI(TM) 123 package will benefit a wide range of portable electronic devices, consumer electronics and automotive applications, as well as switch-mode power supply designs.

These products include a 225-Watt transient voltage suppressor (TVS) line DFLT5V0A-DFLT51A with the popular voltages ranging from 5V to 51V; a 1 Ampere line of standard recovery rectifiers DFLR1200-DFLR1400 with maximum reverse voltage ratings of 200V and 400V, respectively; and a 1 Ampere high voltage Schottky, DFLS1200, that extends the Schottky series in this package to 200V.

"We are very pleased to announce yet another launch of next-generation devices which are at the forefront of miniaturization technology," said Mark King, Vice President of Sales and Marketing, for Diodes, Inc. "The introduction of a TVS line with high-power performance features as well as the extension of our rectifier and Schottky lines once again reinforces our position as an innovation leader focused on our customers' demands for products that continue to shrink in size while extending performance characteristics."

Designed to provide a compact alternative to the transient protection function traditionally reserved for the SMA package, these TVS devices require 59% less printed circuit board (PCB) area. Benefiting from PowerDI(TM)123's thermally optimized package design, the new TVS line extends transient protection beyond the industry's 200-Watt standard. In addition, the devices employ Diodes' robust TVS wafer process to provide a superior level of protection from voltage spikes due to ESD and other destructive voltage surges.

Our 200V to 400V rectifiers in PowerDI(TM) 123 packages are targeted for a growing number of consumer electronics and automotive applications that increasingly rely on the dependable performance of the "industry workhorse", the 400V standard recovery rectifier in SMA. The new rectifier in the PowerDI(TM) 123 package is a compact replacement for the SMA-type package that does not sacrifice performance. The line has received an enthusiastic response from a variety of customers who will benefit from this product's advantages.

The 200V high voltage Schottky is perfect for increasing efficiency in Switch-mode power supply applications, and provides an alternative to super-fast rectifiers, offering a significantly lower forward voltage drop and the desirable soft recovery characteristics of Schottky technology.

These products have all been qualified to the industry's most rigorous AEC-Q101 Standards for High Reliability and are constructed to comply with all applicable RoHS directives for environmental responsibility.

PowerDI is a trademark of Diodes Incorporated.

About Diodes Incorporated

Diodes Incorporated (Nasdaq: DIOD) is a leading manufacturer and supplier of high-quality discrete semiconductor products, primarily to the communications, computing, industrial, consumer electronics and automotive markets. The Company operates four Far East subsidiaries, Diodes-China (QS-9000 and ISO-14001 certified) in Shanghai, our newest manufacturing facility in China, Diodes-Shanghai, Diodes-Taiwan (ISO-9000 certified) in Taipei, and Diodes-Hong Kong. Diodes-China and Diodes-Shanghai manufacturing focus are on subminiature surface-mount devices destined for wireless devices, notebook, flat panel display, digital camera, mobile handset, set-top box, DC to DC conversion, and automotive applications, among others. Diodes-Taiwan is our Asia-Pacific sales, logistics and distribution center. Diodes-Hong Kong covers sales, warehouse and logistics functions. The Company's 5" wafer foundry, Diodes-FabTech (QS-9000 certified), specializes in Schottky products and is located just outside Kansas City, Missouri. The Company's ISO-9001:2000 corporate sales, marketing, engineering and logistics headquarters is located in Southern California. For further information, including SEC filings, 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.

     CONTACT: Crocker Coulson, President, CCG Investor Relations,
              (310) 231-8600 x 103, e-mail: crocker.coulson@ccgir.com or Mark
              King, Vice President Sales & Marketing, Diodes, Inc.,
              (805) 446-4800.

Recent news releases, annual reports, and SEC filings are available at the Company's website: http://www.diodes.com. Written requests may be sent directly to the Company, or they may be e-mailed to: diodes-fin@diodes.com.

SOURCE  Diodes Incorporated
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    /CONTACT:  Crocker Coulson, President of CCG Investor Relations,
+1-310-231-8600 ext 103, crocker.coulson@ccgir.com, for Diodes Incorporated;
or Mark King, Vice President Sales & Marketing of Diodes, Inc.,
+1-805-446-4800/
    /Web site:  http://www.diodes.com /
    (DIOD)

CO:  Diodes Incorporated
ST:  California
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