X0303 4 2009-09-14 0 0000872448 ATMEL CORP ATML 0001410967 Erin Rod 2325 ORCHARD PARKWAY SAN JOSE CA 95131 0 1 0 0 VP RFA and Non-Volatile Memory Common Stock 2009-09-14 4 A 0 161290 0.00 A 745357 D Common Stock Option (right to buy) 4.43 2009-09-15 4 A 0 100503 0.00 A 2009-10-15 2019-09-15 Common Stock 100503 100503 D These shares are restricted stock units (RSUs), whereby each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one share of the Issuer's Common Stock. The RSUs will vest in equal quarterly installments, such that 100% of these shares will be fully vested on August 15, 2013. Includes 2,420 shares acquired under the Issuer's Employee Stock Purchase Plan on August 14, 2009. The shares subject to this option will vest in equal monthly installments such that 100% of the shares will be vested and exercisable on September 15, 2013. Patrick Reutens, Attorney-in-fact for Rod Erin 2009-09-16