SPECIFIC POWER OF ATTORNEY
For the Purpose of Filing Forms 3, 4 and 5 with the Securities and Exchange
Commission

I, Gene Schaeffer, VP of Sales of PLX Technology, Inc., a Delaware
Corporation, do hereby constitute and appoint Arthur O. Whipple,
my true and lawful attorney and agent in fact for me and in my name,
place, and stead, and for my use and benefit:

		To sign and file with the Securities and Exchange
Commission any and all Form 3, 4 or Form 5 filings regarding
holding, purchase, or sale of PLX Technology, Inc. non-derivative
securities and or the grant, exercise or cancellation of
PLX Technology, Inc. derivative securities undertaken by me during
any calendar month for which I am unable to sign and file
personally.

		This instrument is to be construed and interpreted as
a specific and not a general power of attorney.  The enumeration of
specific items, acts, rights, or powers herein limits and restricts,
and is to be construed or interpreted as limiting or restricting the
specific powers herein granted to said attorneys in fact.

		The rights, powers, and authority of said attorneys
in fact to exercise the specific rights and powers herein granted shall
commence and be in full force and effect on February 17, 2009, and such rights,
powers, and authority shall remain in full force until the requirement
to file Forms 4 or 5 with the Securities and Exchange Commission regarding
PLX Technology, Inc. Securities no longer applies to me.
		DATED:  February 17, 2009




BY:_/s/ Gene Schaeffer_________________________

      _Gene Schaeffer__________________________
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