National Semiconductor Press Release


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National Semiconductor   
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National Semiconductor
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MEDIA ADVISORY

National Semiconductor to Announce Third-Quarter Fiscal 2005 Results

February 24, 2005 - National Semiconductor Corporation (NYSE: NSM) will announce its third quarter results at approximately 9:15 a.m. PST on March 10, 2005.  National will host its quarterly conference call with financial analysts following the earnings release at 10 a.m. PST.

Speakers:
Brian Halla, Chief Executive Officer
Don Macleod, Chief Operating Officer
Lewis Chew, Chief Financial Officer
Jennifer Stratiff, Investor Relations Manager

When:
 9:15 a.m. PST, March 10, 2005 - Earnings press release issued
10 a.m. PST, March 10, 2005 – Conference call begins

How:  
Participants may
dial (877) 692-2588 or (973) 582-2741
Live audio Webcast at http://www.national.com/invest

A dial-in replay of the earnings conference call will be available approximately two hours after the call has been completed.  This replay will be available until March 17.  To hear the replay, call 877-519-4471 or 973-341-3080 and provide pin #5573395.

An archive of the Webcast will be available at www.national.com/invest and www.ccbn.com approximately one hour after the call has been completed.  This Webcast will be available until June 9, 2005.

About National Semiconductor
National Semiconductor, the industry's premier analog company, creates high-performance analog devices and subsystems.  National's leading-edge products include power management circuits, display drivers, audio and operational amplifiers, communication interface products and data conversion solutions. National's key markets include wireless handsets, displays, PCs and laptops.  The company's analog products are also optimized for numerous applications in a variety of electronics markets, including medical, automotive, industrial, and test and measurement.  Headquartered in Santa Clara, California, National reported sales of $1.98 billion for fiscal 2004, which ended May 30, 2004.  Additional company and product information is available at www.national.com
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