10-Q/APeriod: Q2 FY2012

MONOLITHIC POWER SYSTEMS INC Quarterly Report (Amendment) for Q2 Ended Jun 30, 2012

Filed August 27, 2012For Securities:MPWR

Summary

Monolithic Power Systems, Inc. (MPWR) filed an amendment to its 10-Q for the period ending June 29, 2012, on August 26, 2012. This filing primarily concerns the XBRL (eXtensible Business Reporting Language) exhibits, which are a standardized digital format for financial reporting. Investors should note that while these exhibits are furnished, they are not considered 'filed' for certain legal liabilities under the Securities Act of 1933 and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This distinction is important for understanding the legal implications of the data presented in XBRL format.

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Key Highlights

  • 1The filing is an amendment to the 10-Q for the period ending June 29, 2012.
  • 2The amendment specifically pertains to the XBRL exhibits (Instance, Schema, Calculation, Definition, Labels, Presentation).
  • 3XBRL data is furnished, not filed, meaning it's provided for informational purposes but doesn't carry the same legal liability as traditional filings under specific sections of securities laws.
  • 4This filing does not contain substantive financial performance details or operational updates beyond the XBRL formatting.
  • 5Investors should consult the primary 10-Q filing for detailed financial and operational information.

Frequently Asked Questions

This filing is an amendment specifically to provide the XBRL exhibits for the 10-Q filing for the period ending June 29, 2012. It does not introduce new financial results or operational changes.

XBRL (eXtensible Business Reporting Language) is a digital format that tags financial data, making it easier for computers to process and analyze. It's included to provide standardized, machine-readable financial information.

No, this filing is primarily an amendment related to the XBRL exhibits. For detailed financial performance and operational insights, investors should refer to the original 10-Q filing for the period ending June 29, 2012.

When XBRL data is 'furnished,' it means it is provided for informational use but is generally not subject to the same legal liabilities or protections as data that is formally 'filed' under certain sections of the Securities Act of 1933 and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.