Item 1.01 Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement
On January 29, 2009, Ixia (the "Company") and Plexus Services Corp ("Plexus") entered into a Master Services Agreement (the "Agreement"). Under the terms of the Agreement, Plexus will serve as the Company's contract manufacturer and will manufacture products for the Company in accordance with the Company's specifications and requirements and based upon purchase orders and non-binding monthly forecasts provided by the Company. The term of the Agreement is five years, unless terminated earlier by either party in accordance with the terms of the Agreement.

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