WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif., Apr 15, 2005 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Diodes Incorporated (Nasdaq:DIOD), a leading manufacturer and supplier of high quality discrete semiconductors, today announced that for the second consecutive time it has been included in Electronic Business Magazine's nationwide List of the 30 Best Small Electronics Companies, ranking 14th.

The list of the 30 best small electronics companies is based on annual revenue growth 2002-2004 and takes into consideration both quantitative factors such as profitability, quarter-to-quarter revenue growth, and future growth potential, as well as qualitative attributes such as innovation, leadership and technology. The survey examines more than 200 public electronics companies with annual revenues below $250 million that have exhibited strong annual and quarterly revenue growth, as well as a short list of noteworthy private companies. Sources also include a number of public databases, Internet resources, Electronic Business files and nominations submitted by Electronic Business readers. Additional information comes from Securities and Exchange Commission filings, secondary sources and the companies themselves.

"The inclusion in this prestigious list is a great honor as it demonstrates that our commitment to manufacturing excellence is acknowledged in the industry as well as the media. Our ranking validates that we continue to strengthen our position as the innovation leader for discrete devices and extend our longtime dedication to world class customer service," said C.H. Chen, President and Chief Executive Officer of Diodes, Inc.

The Electronic Business List of the 30 Best Small Companies, which can be found at www.reed-electronics.com, is published annually by the Reed Electronics Group, the electronics industry's largest global information provider.

For more information on Diodes, Inc., visit http://www.diodes.com or contact Diodes' customer service at 805-446-4800 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 and ISO-14001 certified) in Shanghai, Diodes-Taiwan (ISO-9000 certified) in Taipei, and Diodes-Hong Kong. Diodes-China's manufacturing focus is 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-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.

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