Mindspeed (MSPD) DEFA14A Additional proxy soliciting materials

SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION

PROXY STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 14(a) OF THE

SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

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Important Notice Regarding the Availability of Proxy Materials for the

Stockholder Meeting to Be Held on January 31, 2012.

	MINDSPEED TECHNOLOGIES, INC.	Meeting Information Meeting Type:         Annual Meeting For Holders as of:  December 5, 2011 Date:January 31, 2012Time: 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time Location:    Mindspeed Technologies, Inc.   4000 MacArthur Blvd., East Tower   Newport Beach, CA 92660
	MINDSPEED TECHNOLOGIES, INC. 4000MACARTHUR BOULEVARD, EAST TOWER NEWPORT BEACH, CA 92660	You are receiving this communication because you hold shares in the above named company. This is not a ballot. You cannot use this notice to vote these shares. This communication presents only an overview of the more complete proxy materials that are available to you on the Internet. You may view the proxy materials online atwww.proxyvote.comor easily request a paper copy (see reverse side). We encourage you to access and review all of the important information contained in the proxy materials before voting. See the reverse side of this notice to obtain proxy materials and voting instructions.

	—  Before You Vote  — How to Access the Proxy Materials
	Proxy Materials Available to VIEW or RECEIVE: NOTICE AND PROXY STATEMENT        2011 ANNUAL REPORT COMBINATION How to View Online: Have the information that is printed in the box marked by the arrow (located on the following page) and visit:www.proxyvote.com. How to Request and Receive a PAPER or E-MAIL Copy: If you want to receive a paper or e-mail copy of these documents, you must request one. There is NO charge for requesting a copy. Please choose one of the following methods to make your request:
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	Voting Items
	The Board of Directors recommends that youvote FOR the following Directors:
	1.    Election of Directors Nominees:
	01)   Dwight W. Decker 02)   Raouf Y. Halim
	The Board of Directors recommends that you vote FOR the following proposals:
	2.    RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM.
	3.    APPROVAL OF AMENDED AND RESTATED EMPLOYEE STOCK PURCHASE PLAN.
	NOTE:Such other business as may properly come before the meeting or any adjournment thereof.