X0201 4 2004-01-02 0 0000753568 EXAR CORP EXAR 0001193280 CARRUBBA FRANK P 1 0 0 0 Non-Qualified Stock Option (right to buy) 5.74 2004-01-02 4 A 0 1219 0 A 2011-01-02 Common Stock 1219 1219 D Stock options granted pursuant to the Exar Corporation 1996 Non-Employee Directors' Stock Option Plan; the options vest 25% per year on the anniversary date of the grant. By: Ronald W. Guire, Attorney-in-Fact For: Frank P. Carrubba 2004-01-02