Microchip Technology (NASDAQ:MCHP) Inc. is a leading provider of microcontroller, mixed-signal, analog and Flash-IP solutions. The company designs, develops and manufactures a broad range of semiconductor products, including 8-bit, 16-bit and 32-bit microcontrollers under the PIC® and AVR® brands, digital signal controllers and a variety of analog and power management devices. With its comprehensive portfolio of embedded control solutions, Microchip serves diverse end markets such as automotive, industrial, aerospace and defense, communications, consumer electronics and computing.
In addition to silicon products, Microchip offers an extensive suite of development tools, software libraries and application frameworks that streamline design and reduce time-to-market for system designers. Its development ecosystem includes compilers, programmers, debuggers and advanced software environments, while value-added services like technical support, design consulting and reference designs help customers accelerate product development.
Founded in 1989 as a spin-off from General Instrument’s microcontroller business, Microchip is headquartered in Chandler, Arizona, with design and manufacturing facilities in North America, Europe and Asia. The company significantly broadened its capabilities with strategic acquisitions, most notably the 2018 purchase of Microsemi Corporation, which added high-reliability power, timing and security solutions to its portfolio. Microchip maintains a global distribution network to serve customers across more than 65 countries.
Under the leadership of President and Chief Executive Officer Ganesh Moorthy, Microchip continues to invest in research and development to advance its product roadmap in areas such as security, connectivity and mixed-signal integration. The company emphasizes long product life cycles, robust quality management and industry certifications to support mission-critical applications and evolving standards in safety and cybersecurity.
