MONOLITHIC POWER SYSTEMS INC

The Board has adopted guidelines for the identification, evaluation and nomination of candidates for director. If the NCG Committee wishes to identify new independent director candidates for Board membership, it is authorized to retain and approve fees of third-party search firms to help identify prospective director nominees. It is the practice of the Board that our Lead Independent Director interviews each Board candidate.

The NCG Committee focuses on skills, expertise or background that would complement the existing Board, recognizing that our businesses and operations are diverse and global in nature. While there are no specific minimum qualifications for director nominees, the ideal candidate should (a) exhibit independence, integrity, and qualifications that will increase overall Board effectiveness, and (b) meet other requirements as may be required by applicable rules, such as financial literacy or expertise for audit committee members.

The policy of the NCG Committee is to consider properly submitted stockholder nominations for candidates to serve on the Board. Stockholders who wish to nominate a candidate for election to the Board, including nominations using proxy access, must comply with the procedures set forth in our Bylaws. Refer to*“Procedure for Submitting Stockholder Proposals and Director Nominations”* for further details.

The NCG Committee uses the same process for evaluating all nominees, regardless of the original source of the nomination. After completing its review and evaluation of director candidates, the NCG Committee recommends to the Board the director nominees for selection.