ADVANCED NEUROMODULATION SYSTEMS INC
SUBLEASE AGREEMENT DATED AS OF JUNE 18, 2003
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<DESCRIPTION>SUBLEASE AGREEMENT DATED AS OF JUNE 18, 2003
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                                                                   EXHIBIT 10.20

                               SUBLEASE AGREEMENT

         THIS SUBLEASE AGREEMENT (this "Sublease") is entered into as of this
18th day of June, 2003, by and between Integrated Device Technology, Inc.
("Sublessor") and Advanced Neuromodulation Systems, Inc. ("Sublessee").

                                R E C I T A L S :

         The property to be subleased is situated in the City of Plano, County
of Collin, State of Texas and is located at 6505 Windcrest, Plano, Texas (the
"Building"). The premises consist of approximately 9,823 rentable square feet in
the Building (the "Premises"), which Sublessor desires to sublet to Sublessee.
The Premises is subject to a Building Lease dated January 31, 2000, and a First
Amendment to Lease Agreement dated June 3, 2000 (collectively, the "Primary
Lease") between Sublessor and Legacy Lincoln I, Ltd. ("Landlord's Predecessor").
Sublessee is also a party to a Lease for premises located in the same building
complex as the Premises, which Lease is dated February 4, 1999, as amended by
the First Amendment to Lease Agreement dated April 21, 1999 and the Second
Amendment to Lease Agreement dated September 1, 2002 (collectively, the
"Reference Lease") between Sublessee and Landlord's Predecessor. The current
landlord under both the Primary Lease and the Reference Lease is Plano R&D
Associates, Ltd. ("Landlord").

         NOW, THEREFORE, for and in consideration of the mutual covenants and
agreements contained herein, Sublessor and Sublessee agree as follows:

         1.       Sublease. Sublessor hereby subleases to Sublessee, and
Sublessee hereby subleases from Sublessor, upon the terms and conditions set
forth herein, the Premises consisting of approximately 9,823 rentable square
feet as shown on the drawing attached hereto as Exhibit A and incorporated
herein by reference.

         2.       Term. The term of the Sublease shall be for a period of
thirteen (13) months commencing on July 1, 2003, and ending on July 31, 2004
(the "Sublease Term"). Sublessee shall have the right to hold over in the
Premises for up to an additional sixty (60) days after the expiration of the
Sublease Term at the same terms and conditions herein, provided Sublessor is
given written notice thereof at least 30 days prior to the end of the Sublease
Term.

                  Beneficial Occupancy: Sublessee shall have the right to
install, disassemble and store or reconfigure furniture located within the
Premises and commence installation of its required telecommunication systems
commencing with the full execution of this Sublease Agreement and prior to the
commencement of the Sublease Term ("Beneficial Occupancy"), provided such
Beneficial Occupancy does not materially disrupt Sublessor's normal business in
the Premises, and provided
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Sublessee has obtained the prior written consent of the Landlord under the
Primary Lease.

         3.       Rent.

         a)       Sublessee shall pay Sublessor the total amount of $10,655.45
upon full execution of the Sublease, representing the first month's Base Rent
($7,367.25) and the Additional Rent ($3,288.20) as defined in Section 4.

         b)       Sublessee shall thereafter pay to Sublessor the Base Rent in
advance on or before the first day of each calendar month without notice or
demand. Monthly Base Rent shall equal $7,367.25.

         4.       Additional Rent. In addition to the monthly Base Rent,
Sublessee shall thereafter pay to Sublessor all Operating Expenses, including
Taxes, Insurance, Common Area Maintenance & Utilities currently estimated at
$4.02 a square foot per year ($3,288.20 per month). The Additional Rent shall be
payable monthly, on the same day Base Rent is payable. Further, Sublessee shall
be responsible monetarily for its janitorial service.

         5.       Primary Lease.

                  a)       Sublessor agrees to perform its obligations under the
Primary Lease, provided that Sublessee will have no recourse against Sublessor
for Sublessor's failure to perform if and for so long as Sublessee is itself in
default under the Sublease.

                  b)       Sublessor agrees to use its best efforts to cause the
Landlord to perform its obligations under the Primary Lease, including without
limitation Landlord's obligations to provide the building services it has agreed
to provide under the Primary Lease.

                  c)       Sublessee will not take any action or omit taking any
action that would cause Sublessor to be in default under the Primary Lease.

         6.       Alterations, Improvements and Additions. Sublessee may not
make any alterations, improvements or additions to the Premises (collectively,
"Improvements") without the express prior written consent of Landlord and
Sublessor, which consent by Landlord (with respect to nonstructural alterations
or additions) and Sublessor shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed. It
shall not be deemed unreasonable for Sublessor to withhold consent if
restrictions under the Primary Lease prohibit or materially inhibit such
Improvements and Sublessee will be responsible for all costs associated
therewith, including Landlord fees, if any.

         7.       Parking. The parties agree that 32 parking spaces related to
the Premises will be allocated to Sublessee for its and its employees' and
licensees' use during the Sublease Term.

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         8.       Brokers. Sublessor and Sublessee hereby recognize Swearingen
Realty Group, L.L.C. and Henry S. Miller Commercial, Inc. as the only real
estate brokers involved in this Sublease transaction.

         9.       Condition of Subleased Premises and Surrender of the Sublease
Premises. Sublessee acknowledges the (i) Sublessee has fully inspected the
Subleased Premises and accepts the same in their present condition, "as is,
where is", with all faults, and (ii) Sublessor has made no warranties or
representations to Sublessee whatsoever with respect to the condition of the
Subleased Premises. Sublessee agrees to surrender the Subleased Premises to
Sublessor at the end of the Sublease Term in substantially the same condition
that it accepted them at the beginning of the Sublease Term, ordinary wear and
tear excepted.

         10.      Insurance, Certificates, Licenses and/or Permits. Sublessee
shall obtain at Sublessee's sole cost and expense, all necessary insurance,
certificates, licenses or permits to do business in the Premises, which may be
required by any governmental authorities, Landlord and/or the Primary Lease.

         11.      Complete Agreement and Amendment. Subject to the second
sentence of this Section 11, this Sublease sets forth the complete agreement
between Sublessor and Sublessee with respect to the subject matter hereof, and
this Sublease may not be terminated, amended or modified in any respect except
by agreement in writing executed by both Sublessor and Sublessee and approved in
writing by Landlord. To the extent any question arises with respect to the
Sublessor's or Sublessee's rights, duties and obligations under this Sublease
that is not addressed specifically by this Sublease, the parties will refer to
the Reference Lease, and to that extent only, the terms and conditions of the
Reference Lease are hereby incorporated herein by reference.

         12.      Survival. All duties and obligations of Sublessee under this
Sublease that are unperformed shall survive the termination of expiration of
this Sublease.

         13.      Binding Effect. Except as limited by Paragraph 14 hereof, this
Sublease and all the terms and conditions hereof shall be binding upon and inure
to the benefit of both Sublessor and Sublessee and their respective successors,
legal representatives and assigns.

         14.      Assignment and Subletting. Sublessee shall not be entitled to
sublet or assign all or any part of its interest in the Premises without the
prior written consent of Sublessor and Landlord. This Sublease may not be sublet
or assigned in any instance unless the assignee or subtenant agrees in writing
to be fully bound by the terms of this Sublease and assumes in writing all
obligations of Sublessee hereunder. Regardless of any assignment hereof,
Sublessee shall at all times remain fully responsible and liable for compliance
with its obligations under the terms of this Sublease. Sublessee shall not be
entitled to encumber its interest in this Sublease.

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         15.      Relationship of Parties. The relationship between the parties
under this Sublease is that of Sublessor and Sublessee. Nothing in this Sublease
shall be deemed to make either party a partner or associate of the other in the
conduct of its business, nor shall either party be liable for any debts incurred
by the other party in the conduct of such party's business.

         16.      Notices. Any notice received by Sublessor from the Landlord
shall be transmitted to Sublessee within five (5) business days.

         17.      Furniture: Sublessor will provide Sublessee with utilization
of its' existing furniture per Exhibit B. At the termination of the Sublease,
the furniture described in Exhibit B will remain in the Premises and the
property of Sublessor.

         18.      Liens No Landlord or Sublandlord lien shall be required and no
such lien will be filed against Sublessee or its property.

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         EXECUTED as of the day, month and year first above written.

                                  SUBLESSOR:

                                  Integrated Device Technology, Inc.

                                  By:    /s/ Jerry Fiddler
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                                  Name:  Jerry Fiddler
                                  Its:   Vice President H.R. and Administration

                                  SUBLESSEE:

                                  Advanced Neuromodulation Systems

                                  By:    /s/ Kenneth Hawari
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                                  Name:  Kenneth Hawari
                                  Its:   Executive Vice President

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                                    EXHIBIT A

                     (Drawing of office layout of premises)

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                                    EXHIBIT B

1.36  cubicles

2.36  task chairs

3.3   side chairs

4.01  first aid kit

5.01  reception furniture set

6.01  flag and pole

7.01  curtain set

8.01  refrigerator

9.01  lot misc. cubicle pieces

10.5  leather chairs and 2 side tables.

11.2  lab benches

12.1  Microwave (old)

13.30 Whiteboards

14.1  Table

15.2  Pinup boards

16.1  Data Rack

17.1  Phone Rack

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