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VIA HAND DELIVERY November 5, 2012 Michael W. Zellner Re: Transition and Release Agreement Dear Mike:
Transition and Release Agreement • November 8th, 2012 • PMC Sierra Inc • Semiconductors & related devices

Thank you for agreeing to remain in the position of VP, Finance and Chief Financial Officer of PMC-Sierra, Inc. (“PMC” or the “Company”) beyond your original Separation Date of November 9, 2012.