The electronics industry is in the process of defining and implementing programs intended to limit and eliminate certain substances used in the manufacture of semiconductor devices. The purpose of these programs is to reduce the influence of these substances on the ecosystem and to contribute to the overall preservation of the global environment.

Customers and manufacturers alike are focused on device assembly to ensure compliance with new environmental regulations. The new directives from the European Union called "Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS)" will restrict the use of lead and other materials in electronic component products. These mandated directives will take effect beginning July 1, 2006.

As a strategic supplier to customers MosChip offers a number of its products in versions commonly referred to as "Lead-Free" and "Green". These products are marked unique part numbers signifying that the devices have been manufactured in compliance with RoHS guidelines. Some examples of part numbers is as follows: