ANADIGICS Appoints Takachiho Koheki to Accelerate Growth in Japan
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September 27, 2004... Takachiho Koheki's Extensive Distribution Network to Carry ANADIGICS' Full Line of Industry-Leading Wireless and Broadband Products


WARREN, New Jersey USA -- ANADIGICS, Inc. (Nasdaq: ANAD - News), a leading supplier of wireless and broadband solutions, today announced that the Company has appointed Takachiho Koheki Co., Ltd., Tokyo, Japan, as a distributor for the country of Japan. Japanese manufacturers remain leaders in the cutting-edge consumer electronics market as 3G systems and highly integrated multimedia phones continue to gain acceptance. Takachiho Koheki will utilize its extensive industry knowledge and robust network of sales offices to distribute ANADIGICS' complete line of wireless and broadband products to manufacturers throughout Japan.

"Takachiho Koheki has established itself as a major distributor of semiconductor products in Japan with over 30 years of distribution experience," said Hidehiko Yamamura, President of Takachiho Koheki Co., Ltd. "Our agreement with ANADIGICS allows us to bring to our customers the highest quality RFIC products in the industry. We look forward to working closely with ANADIGICS and helping it to achieve further success in the Japanese market."

"Our strategic distribution agreement with Takachiho Koheki marks another growth driver for ANADIGICS as we continue to expand our sales presence in the growing Asia Pacific wireless and broadband markets," said Brian Hurst, Vice President of Worldwide Sales & Marketing at ANADIGICS, Inc. "Takachiho Koheki will utilize over three decades of semiconductor distribution experience and strong industry relationships to further strengthen ANADIGICS' sales efforts in Japan. The strength of ANADIGICS' best-of-breed products coupled with Takachiho Koheki's reputation for distribution excellence will allow us to better serve our existing customers and pursue new opportunities in this market."

For additional information, contact ANADIGICS by phone (908) 668-5000 or FAX (908) 668-5132 or visit the Company's Web site at http://www.anadigics.com.

About Takachiho Koheki:

Takachiho Koheki Co., Ltd., a leading services provider to the electronics components industry, provides market development, distribution, and system integration services. Takachiho Koheki's main business includes, exports, imports, sales, installations, and maintenance services including system designs and outsourcing services of system operations in the fields of information network systems, security systems, semiconductors, and structural precision parts. Takachiho Koheki was founded in 1952 and is listed in the Tokyo Stock Exchange Sec.2 (TSE Second Section: 2676). Takachiho Koheki's annual sales revenue of 240 million U.S. dollars is supported by a strong customer base of leading electronics manufacturers. Takachiho Koheki represents a commitment to both product and service excellence by combining industry leading products with world class customer service. With eight sales offices located in strategic cities around Japan, Takachiho Koheki is able to service large volume orders throughout the entire country.

About ANADIGICS:

ANADIGICS, Inc. (Nasdaq: ANAD - News) designs and manufactures radio frequency integrated circuit (RFIC) solutions for growing broadband and wireless communications markets. The Company's innovative high frequency RFICs enable manufacturers of communications equipment to enhance overall system performance, and reduce manufacturing cost and time to market. By utilizing state-of-the-art manufacturing processes for its RFICs, ANADIGICS achieves the high-volume and cost-effective products required by leading companies in its targeted high-growth communications markets. ANADIGICS was the first GaAs IC manufacturer to receive ISO 9001 certification and is certified to the ISO 9001:2000 quality standard.

Except for historical information contained herein, this press release contains projections and other forward-looking statements (as that term is defined in the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended). These projections and forward-looking statements reflect the Company's current views with respect to future events and financial performance and can generally be identified as such because the context of the statement will include words such as "believe", "anticipate", "expect", or words of similar import. Similarly, statements that describe our future plans, objectives, estimates or goals are forward-looking statements. No assurances can be given, however, that these events will occur or that these projections will be achieved and actual results and developments could differ materially from those projected as a result of certain factors. Important factors that could cause actual results and developments to be materially different from those expressed or implied by such projections and forward-looking statements include those factors detailed from time to time in our reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the Company's annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2003, and those discussed elsewhere herein.

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