Microchip Technology

Microchip Technology Inc. is a semiconductor company specialising in smart, connected and secure embedded control solutions. Founded in 1987 and headquartered in Chandler, Arizona, it operates worldwide and has accumulated more than 30 years of technology leadership, serving more than 100,000 customers globally.

The company's portfolio spans general purpose and specialised microcontrollers in 8-bit, 16-bit and 32-bit variants, along with 32-bit microprocessors and field-programmable gate arrays (FPGAs). Its analogue and mixed-signal offering covers linear devices, power management, thermal management, radio frequency (RF), timing, safety and security, and both wired and wireless connectivity. Memory products include serial EEPROM, serial Flash, parallel Flash and serial SRAM, and Flash-IP solutions are licensed for incorporation in a wide range of products.

These components serve industrial, automotive, data centre and computing, aerospace and defence, communication and consumer appliance markets. Engineering work spans embedded control, mixed-signal and power design, connectivity, timing and security.

Stated working principles include rigorous engineering, long-term product support and delivering total system solutions that address complex design challenges, with a focus on high-growth markets.