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Credit Agreement

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Mellanox Technologies, Ltd.

Date:

2006

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CREDIT AGREEMENT
     THIS CREDIT AGREEMENT (this Agreement) is entered into as of August 16, 2005, by and between MELLANOX TECHNOLOGIES, INC., a California corporation (Borrower), and WELLS FARGO BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION (Bank).
RECITALS
     Borrower has requested that Bank extend or continue credit to Borrower as described below, and Bank has agreed to provide such credit to Borrower on the terms and conditions contained herein.
     NOW, THEREFORE, for valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, Bank and Borrower hereby agree as follows:
ARTICLE I
CREDIT TERMS
     SECTION 1.1. LINE OF CREDIT.
     (a) Line of Credit. Subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, Bank hereby agrees to make advances to Borrower from time to time up to and including June 30, 2007, not to exceed at any time the aggregate principal amount of Five Million Dollars ($5,000,000.00) (Line of Credit), the proceeds of which shall be used to finance Borrowers working capital needs. Borrowers obligation to repay advances under the Line of Credit shall be evidenced by a promissory note dated as of August 16, 2005 (Line of Credit Note), all terms of which are incorporated herein by this reference.
     (b) Limitation on Borrowings. Outstanding borrowings under the Line of Credit, to a maximum of the principal amount set forth above, shall not at any time exceed Two Million Dollars ($2,000,000.00), unless such outstanding borrowings are less than or equal to eighty percent (80%) of Borrowers eligible accounts receivable. All of the foregoing shall be determined by Bank upon receipt and review of all collateral reports required hereunder and such other documents and collateral information as Bank may from time to time require. Borrower acknowledges that said borrowing base was established by Bank with the understanding that, among other items, the aggregate of all returns, rebates, discounts, credits and allowances for the immediately preceding three (3) months at all times shall be less than five percent (5%) of Borrowers gross sales for said period. If such dilution of Borrowers accounts for the immediately preceding three (3) months at any time exceeds five percent (5%) of Borrowers gross sales for said period, or if there at any time exists any other matters, events, conditions or contingencies which Bank reasonably believes may affect payment of any portion of Borrowers accounts, Bank, in its sole discretion, may reduce the foregoing advance rate against eligible accounts receivable to a percentage appropriate to reflect such additional dilution and/or establish additional reserves against Borrowers eligible accounts receivable.
     As used herein, eligible accounts receivable shall consist solely of trade accounts created in the ordinary course of Borrowers business, upon which Borrowers right to receive payment is absolute and not contingent upon the fulfillment of any condition whatsoever, and in which Bank has a perfected security interest of first priority, and shall not include:

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     (i) any account which is past due more than twice Borrowers standard selling terms, except with respect to any account for which Borrower has provided extended payment terms not to exceed one hundred eighty (180) days, any such account which is more than thirty (30) days past due;
     (ii) that portion of any account for which there exists any right of setoff, defense or discount (except regular discounts allowed in the ordinary course of business to promote prompt payment) or for which any defense or counterclaim has been asserted;
     (iii) any account which represents an obligation of any state or municipal government or of the United States government or any political subdivision thereof (except accounts which represent obligations of the United States government and for which the assignment provisions of the Federal Assignment of Claims Act, as amended or recodified from time to time, have been complied with to Banks satisfaction);
     (iv) any account which represents an obligation of an account debtor located in a foreign country other than an account debtor located in a Canadian province or territory, so long as, in Banks determination, such Canadian jurisdiction recognizes Banks first priority security interest in and right to collect such account as a consequence of any security agreements and UCC filings in favor of Bank;
     (v) any account which arises from the sale or lease to or performance of services for, or represents an obligation of, an employee, affiliate, partner, member, parent or subsidiary of Borrower;
     (vi) that portion of any account, which represents interim or progress billings or retention rights on the part of the account debtor;
     (vii) any account which represents an obligation of any account debtor when twenty percent (20%) or more of Borrowers accounts from such account debtor are not eligible pursuant to (i) above;
     (viii) that portion of any account from an account debtor which represents the amount by which Borrowers total accounts from said account debtor exceeds fifty percent (50%) of Borrowers total accounts;
     (ix) any account deemed ineligible by Bank when Bank, in its sole discretion, deems the creditworthiness or financial condition of the account debtor, or the industry in which the account debtor is engaged, to be unsatisfactory.
     (c) Letter of Credit Subfeature. As a subfeature under the Line of Credit, Bank agrees from time to time during the term thereof to issue or cause an affiliate to issue standby letters of credit for the account of Borrower (each, a Letter of Credit and collectively, Letters of Credit); provided however, that the aggregate undrawn amount of all outstanding Letters of Credit shall not at any time exceed Two Million Dollars ($2,000,000.00). The form and substance of each Letter of Credit shall be subject to approval by Bank, in its sole discretion. Each Letter of Credit shall be issued for a term not to exceed twelve (12) months, as designated by Borrower, provided that no Letter of Credit shall have an expiration date more than twelve (12) months beyond the maturity date of the Line of Credit. The undrawn amount of all Letters of Credit shall be reserved under the Line of Credit and shall not be available for borrowings thereunder. Each Letter of Credit shall be subject to the additional terms and conditions of the Letter of Credit

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agreements, applications and any related documents required by Bank in connection with the issuance thereof. Each drawing paid under a Letter of Credit shall be deemed an advance under the Line of Credit and shall be repaid by Borrower in accordance with the terms and conditions of this Agreement applicable to such advances; provided however, that if advances under the Line of Credit are not available, for any reason, at the time any drawing is paid, then Borrower shall immediately pay to Bank the full amount drawn, together with interest thereon from the date such drawing is paid to the date such amount is fully repaid by Borrower, at the rate of interest applicable to advances under the Line of Credit. In such event Borrower agrees that Bank, in its sole discretion, may debit any account maintained by Borrower with Bank for the amount of any such drawing. In the event that the Line of Credit is not renewed or extended and any Letter of Credit will have an expiration date subsequent to the stated maturity of the Line of Credit, Borrower covenants to take all steps necessary prior to such maturity date to grant Bank a perfected, first priority security interest in (i) securities acceptable to Bank and/or (ii) cash in an amount equal to the aggregate amount of Letters of Credit that will be outstanding subsequent to such maturity date, which collateral may be in addition to or in lieu of the collateral described in Section 1.5.
     (d) Borrowing and Repayment. Borrower may from time to time during the term of the Line of Credit borrow, partially or wholly repay its outstanding borrowings, and reborrow, subject to all of the limitations, terms and conditions contained herein or in the Line of Credit Note; provided however, that the total outstanding borrowings under the Line of Credit shall not at any time exceed the maximum principal amount available thereunder, as set forth above.
     SECTION 1.2. INTEREST/FEES.
     (a) Interest. The outstanding principal balance of each credit subject hereto, and the amount of each drawing paid under any Letter of Credit shall bear interest from the date such drawing is paid to the date such amount is fully repaid by Borrower, at the rate of interest set forth in each promissory note or other instrument or document executed in connection therewith.
     (b) Computation and Payment. Interest shall be computed on the basis of a 360-day year, actual days elapsed. Interest shall be payable at the times and place set forth in each promissory note or other instrument or document required hereby.
     (c) Letter of Credit Fees. Borrower shall pay to Bank (i) fees upon the issuance of each Letter of Credit equal to three quarters of one percent (0.75%) per annum (computed on the basis of a 360-day year, actual days elapsed) of the face amount thereof, and (ii) fees upon the payment or negotiation of each drawing under any Letter of Credit and fees upon the occurrence of any other activity with respect to any Letter of Credit (including without limitation, the transfer, amendment or cancellation of any Letter of Credit) determined in accordance with Banks standard fees and charges then in effect for such activity.
     SECTION 1.3. COLLECTION OF PAYMENTS. Borrower authorizes Bank to collect all interest and fees due under the Line of Credit by charging Borrowers deposit account number 4761-058213 with Bank, or any other deposit account maintained by Borrower with Bank, for the full amount thereof. Should there be insufficient funds in any such deposit account to pay all such sums when due, the full amount of such deficiency shall be immediately due and payable by Borrower.

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     SECTION 1.5. COLLATERAL.
     As security for all indebtedness of Borrower to Bank, Borrower hereby grants to Bank security interests of first priority in all Borrowers accounts receivable and other rights to payment, general intangibles, and inventory.
     Notwithstanding the inclusion of general intangibles in the definitions of Collateral in the security agreements executed by Borrower, Bank hereby disclaims a security interest in Borrowers patents, copyrights, trademarks and other forms of intellectual property (collectively, IP), provided that nothing in such disclaimer is intended to or shall be construed so as to deprive Bank of such rights as it may require to foreclose upon Borrowers personal property collateral (other than IP) in accordance with the terms of the applicable security agreement and relevant law.
     All of the foregoing shall be evidenced by and subject to the terms of such security agreements, financing statements, and other documents as Bank shall reasonably require, all in form and substance satisfactory to Bank. Borrower shall reimburse Bank immediately upon demand for all costs and expenses incurred by Bank in connection with any of the foregoing security, including without limitation, filing and recording fees and costs of audits.
     SECTION 1.6. GUARANTIES. All indebtedness of Borrower to Bank under the Line of Credit shall be guaranteed by Mellanox Technologies, Ltd. (MTL) in the principal amount of Five Million Dollars ($5,000,000.00), as evidenced by and subject to the terms of A guaranty in form and substance satisfactory to Bank.
ARTICLE II
REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES
     Borrower makes the following representations and warranties to Bank, which representations and warranties shall survive the execution of this Agreement and shall continue in full force and effect until the full and final payment, and satisfaction and discharge, of all obligations of Borrower to Bank subject to this Agreement.
     SECTION 2.1. LEGAL STATUS. Borrower is a borrower, duly organized and existing and in good standing under the laws of California, and is qualified or licensed to do business (and is in good standing as a foreign corporation, if applicable) in all jurisdictions in which such qualification or licensing is required or in which the failure to so qualify or to be so licensed could reasonably be expected to have a material adverse effect on Borrower.
     SECTION 2.2. AUTHORIZATION AND VALIDITY. This Agreement and each promissory note, contract, instrument and other document required hereby or at any time hereafter delivered to Bank in connection herewith (collectively, the Loan Documents) have been duly authorized, and upon their execution and delivery in accordance with the provisions hereof will constitute legal, valid and binding agreements and obligations of Borrower or the party which executes the same, enforceable in accordance with their respective terms.
     SECTION 2.3. NO VIOLATION. The execution, delivery and performance by Borrower of each of the Loan Documents do not violate any provision of any law or regulation, or contravene any provision of the Articles of Incorporation or By-Laws of Borrower, or result in any breach of or default under any contract, obligation, indenture or other instrument to which Borrower is a party or by which Borrower may be bound.

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     SECTION 2.4. LITIGATION. There are no pending, or to the best of Borrowers knowledge threatened, actions, claims, investigations, suits or proceedings by or before any governmental authority, arbitrator, court or administrative agency which could reasonably be expected to have a material adverse effect on the financial condition or operation of Borrower other than those disclosed by Borrower to Bank in writing prior to the date hereof.
     SECTION 2.5. CORRECTNESS OF FINANCIAL STATEMENT. The financial statement of Borrower dated March 31, 2005, a true copy of which has been delivered by Borrower to Bank prior to the date hereof, (a) is complete and correct and presents fairly the financial condition of Borrower as of March 31, 2005, (b) discloses all liabilities of Borrower that are required to be reflected or reserved against as of March 31, 2005 under generally accepted accounting principles, whether liquidated or unliquidated, fixed or contingent, and (c) has been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in effect as of March 31, 2005, consistently applied. Since the date of such financial statement there has been no material adverse change in the financial condition of Borrower, nor has Borrower mortgaged, pledged, granted a security interest in or otherwise encumbered any of its assets or properties except in favor of Bank or as otherwise permitted by Bank in writing.

 

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