EXHIBIT 99.1

NEWS RELEASE                 For More Information Contact:
                                          Robert V. Dickinson, President and
                                          Chief Executive Officer
                                          (408) 934-3174
                                          bobd@calmicro.com

                                          Kenneth E. Thornbrugh, Vice President,
                                          Finance and Administration and Chief
                                          Financial Officer
                                          (408) 934-3197
                                          kent@calmicro.com

  California Micro Devices Elects Kenneth E. Thornbrugh Chief Financial Officer

MILPITAS,  CA - January 23, 2002 - California Micro Devices Corporation (Nasdaq:
CAMD)  announced  today  that  Kenneth  E.  Thornbrugh  has  been  elected  Vice
President,  Finance and Administration  and Chief Financial Officer.  Thornbrugh
joined the company last month as Director, Financial Planning and Analysis.

According to Robert V. Dickinson, CAMD president and chief executive officer, "I
have known Ken since the early nineties.  He served in key financial  leadership
roles at Cirrus  Logic  during its  growth  from less than one  hundred  million
dollars  in  revenue  to more  than  one  billion.  He is a  seasoned  financial
professional  who will make a major  contribution to California Micro Devices as
we focus on the significant growth opportunities that lie ahead."

The company noted that John Trewin, its former Vice President, Finance and Chief
Financial Officer, has resigned to pursue other opportunities.

About California Micro Devices Corporation

California  Micro  Devices  Corporation  is a leading  supplier  of  Application
Specific  Integrated Passive (ASIP) networks and related analog  semiconductors.
Within the company's  broad product line are highly  integrated  solutions  that
ensure signal  integrity,  EMI  (electromagnetic  interference)  filtering,  ESD
(electrostatic  discharge)  protection  and smart power  management  for a broad
spectrum  of   computing,   communications,   consumer,   medical  and  lighting
applications.  Detailed  corporate  and product  information  may be accessed at
www.calmicro.com.

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