“NeoPhotonics today announced here at ECOC 2005 the availability of RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substance) compliant optical transceivers for volume shipment before the end of 2005. The European Parliament RoHS Directive aims to protect human health and the environment through the restricted use of certain hazardous substances. The directive states that from 1st July 2006 lead, mercury, cadmium, hexavalent chromium and polybrominated diphenyl ether will be banned from new electrical and electronic equipment.” Source: NeoPhotonics via businesswire.com