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Silicon Labs Wins GSA’s “Most Respected Public Semiconductor Company” for the Third Consecutive Year

-- Prestigious Industry Award Culminates a Year of Strong Growth and Innovation in the IoT --

AUSTIN, Texas – Dec. 11, 2017 – Silicon Labs (NASDAQ: SLAB), a leading provider of silicon, software and solutions for a smarter, more connected world, won top honors among public semiconductor companies achieving $500 million to $1 billion in annual sales at the Global Semiconductor Alliance (GSA) awards celebration held on Dec. 7 in Santa Clara, California.

“We are delighted the GSA has recognized our continued success in the Internet of Things and infrastructure markets,” said Tyson Tuttle, CEO of Silicon Labs. “We are on a mission to deliver groundbreaking technologies and products that transform industries, grow businesses and improve lives everywhere.”

Each year, GSA member companies cast online votes for the Most Respected Public Semiconductor Companies at several revenue levels based on best products, vision and future opportunities. Over the past 23 years, the GSA awards program has recognized the achievements of top-performing semiconductor firms in a variety of categories.

“It’s a testament to Silicon Labs’ market success to have won top honors as a Most Respected Public Semiconductor Company for four out of the past five years,” said GSA President Jodi Shelton. “We commend Silicon Labs for their many achievements and solid performance, year after year, in a highly competitive global market.”

About GSA

The Global Semiconductor Alliance (GSA) mission is to support the global semiconductor industry and its partners by offering a comprehensive view of the industry. This enables members to better anticipate market opportunities and industry trends, preparing them for technology and business shifts. It addresses the challenges within the supply chain including IP, EDA/design, wafer manufacturing, test and packaging to enable industry-wide solutions. Providing a platform for meaningful global collaboration through efficient power networking for global semiconductor leaders and their partners, the Alliance identifies and articulates market opportunities, encourages and supports entrepreneurship, and provides members with comprehensive and unique market intelligence. Members include companies throughout the supply chain representing 30 countries across the globe. www.gsaglobal.org

Silicon Labs

Silicon Labs (NASDAQ: SLAB) is a leading provider of silicon, software and solutions for a smarter, more connected world. Our award-winning technologies are shaping the future of the Internet of Things, Internet infrastructure, industrial automation, consumer and automotive markets. Our world-class engineering team creates products focused on performance, energy savings, connectivity and simplicity. www.silabs.com

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