AMBARELLA HYBRID CAMERA PLATFORM INCORPORATES APTINA TEN MEGA-PIXEL SENSOR FOR HIGH RESOLUTION PHOTOS AND VIDEO

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Photographers can snap high-resolution still images, high-definition video,
or both on the fly.

SANTA CLARA, CA – January 8, 2009 — Ambarella, Inc., the leader in
low-power, high- definition video compression and image processing
semiconductors, has incorporated the 10 Mega-pixel (MP) sensor from Aptina
Imaging, a global provider of CMOS imaging solutions, into its newly
announced A5 hybrid camera platform.

The Ambarella A5, announced earlier this week, combines a high-performance
image pipeline with an H.264 compression engine. The Aptina 10 MP sensor is
a CMOS device capable of acquiring as many as 2 million pixels at a
sustained input rate of 60 frames per second (fps). By integrating the
Aptina 10 MP sensor into the Ambarella platform, photographers and
videographers can purchase a hybrid camera that fits into a shirt pocket
yet still shoots high-quality digital still images and full high-definition
video separately or in combination.

Aptina’s rapidly advancing CMOS technology enables high-performance cameras
as seen in the MT9J001 10MP image sensor. The sensor incorporates a unique
1.67-micron pixel format and the HiSPi serial data interface to achieve
full HD (1080p60) video performance, beyond the capabilities of CCD
technology.

In utilizing the Aptina part as the sensor input component to the Ambarella
platform, the companies addressed the challenge of delivering high-quality
pictures captured in low light conditions. High sensitivity and advanced
motion compensated temporal filtering are combined to allow sharp,
noise-free video and still images even in a low light environment. A
high-speed serial interface co-developed by Ambarella and Aptina (HiSPi)
enables high frame rate data transfer between the semiconductor chips.

“Working with Aptina to enable compact high-definition hybrid cameras
changes the way consumers can capture, share and store memories,” stated
Dr. Didier LeGall, executive vice-president of Ambarella. “Both Ambarella
and Aptina have proven records of developing cost-effective and
cutting-edge technology that enables highly unique and desirable consumer
products.”

“The 10MP MT9J001 image sensor’s unique HiSPi interface and high speed
frame rate are an excellent match with Ambarella’s new high-performance A5
hybrid camera platform,” noted Sandor Barna, vice-president and general
manager for camera sensors at Aptina. “The solution created by these
combined technologies addresses the desire consumers have for capturing
high-speed video without sacrificing the image quality of a conventional
digital still camera.”

Pricing and Availability
The Ambarella A5 with Aptina 10 MP reference kit is available now for
evaluation or development. Pricing information can be obtained directly
from Ambarella at www.ambarella.com or by calling 1-408-734-8888. The
MT9J001 is currently sampling with mass production in limited quantities
starting in Q1, 2009.

The URL for this news release is:
http://www.ambarella.com/news/press_releases/

About Ambarella
Ambarella is the technology leader in low-power, high-definition video
compression and image processing semiconductors. Ambarella products are
helping to define a new class of hybrid digital cameras that bring
consumers unmatched high definition video and digital still images together
in one device. Many cameras and camcorders have been shipping using
Ambarella SoC. Ambarella’s technology is also widely used in broadcasting
and a large amount of TV programming worldwide is transmitted using
Ambarella compression chips. For more information on the Ambarella
product line, please visit www.ambarella.com.

About Aptina
Aptina, a subsidiary of Micron Technology, Inc., is a global provider of
CMOS imaging solutions. A leading provider of 2, 3 and 5 megapixel CMOS
image sensors to the industry’s most popular, mainstream and high-end
mobile phone manufacturers, Aptina’s CMOS image sensors also bring
high-quality picture and video capabilities to digital still cameras,
personal media video recorders, surveillance cameras, notebook cameras, and
automotive applications. Aptina continues to drive innovation in the market
with its growing portfolio of CMOS technologies and image sensor solutions.
For additional information on Aptina, visit www.aptina.com

About Micron
Micron Technology, Inc., is one of the world’s leading providers of
advanced semiconductor solutions. Through its worldwide operations, Micron
manufactures and markets DRAMs, NAND flash memory, CMOS image sensors,
other semiconductor components, and memory modules for use in leading-edge
computing, consumer, networking, and mobile products. Micron’s common stock
is traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the MU symbol. To
learn more about Micron Technology, Inc. visit www.micron.com.
Aptina and the Aptina logo are trademarks of Aptina Imaging Corporation.
Micron and the Micron orbit logo are trademarks of Micron Technology, Inc.
All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

This press release contains forward-looking statements. Actual events or
results may differ materially from those contained in the forward-looking
statements. Please refer to the documents the Company files on a
consolidated basis from time to time with the Securities and Exchange
Commission, specifically the Company’s most recent Form 10-K and Form 10-Q.
These documents contain and identify important factors that could cause
the actual results for the Company on a consolidated basis to differ
materially from those contained in our forward-looking statements (see
Certain Factors). Although we believe that the expectations reflected in
the forward-looking statements are reasonable, we cannot guarantee future
results, levels of activity, performance, or achievements.

Ambarella, Inc.
2975 San Ysidro Way
Santa Clara, CA 95051
T: 1 408 734 8888
F: 1 408 734 0788
http://www.ambarella.com
Inquiries {at} ambarella(.)com

Aptina
3080 North 1st Street
San Jose, CA 95134
T: 1 408 660 2699
http://www.aptina.com
press {at} aptina(.)com





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