CHANDLER, Ariz., April 11, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Microchip Technology Inc. (NASDAQ:MCHP) today announces the completed acquisition of Seoul, Korea-based VSI Co. Ltd., an industry pioneer in providing high-speed, asymmetric, camera, sensor and display connectivity technologies and products based on the Automotive SerDes Alliance (ASA) open standard for in-vehicle networking (IVN). The terms of the transaction are not disclosed.  The market size of automotive radar, camera and LiDAR modules is expected to ...

Microchip Technology (MCHP) is expanding its embedded systems portfolio with the recently announced launch of the AVR DU family of microcontrollers (MCUs). This latest addition brings forth a host of enhancements, most notably in USB connectivity, security features, and power delivery capabilities.USB connectivity has long been hailed for its versatility in embedded designs, offering compatibility across devices, efficient communication protocols, and power delivery functionalities. The AVR DU family takes ...

Microchip Technology (MCHP) recently announced an expanded partnership with the world’s leading semiconductor foundry, TSMC, to bolster its supply chain resilience.MCHP’s collaboration with TSMC involves the establishment of a specialized 40 nm manufacturing capacity at Japan Advanced Semiconductor Manufacturing (JASM), a subsidiary of TSMC based in Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan.The initiative aims to reduce potential disruptions in the supply chain as Microchip focuses on enhancing its internal manufacturing ...

CHANDLER, Ariz., April 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The well-known advantages of a Universal Serial Bus (USB) interface for embedded designs include its compatibility with various devices, streamlined communication protocol, in-field updatability and power delivery capabilities. To help easily incorporate this functionality into embedded systems, Microchip Technology (NASDAQ:MCHP) has launched the AVR® DU family of microcontrollers (MCUs). As the next generation of Microchip 8-bit MCUs to integrate USB conn ...

As part of a larger company initiative to increase supply chain resiliency, this initiative will focus on specialized 40nm processes for Microchip CHANDLER, Ariz., April 08, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Microchip Technology (NASDAQ:MCHP) announced it has expanded its partnership with TSMC, the world's leading semiconductor foundry, to enable a specialized 40 nm manufacturing capacity at Japan Advanced Semiconductor Manufacturing, Inc. (JASM), TSMC's majority-owned manufacturing subsidiary in Kumamoto Prefecture ...

Microchip Technology (MCHP) recently introduced a groundbreaking addition to its Trust Platform portfolio aimed at bolstering cybersecurity in the ever-expanding realm of Internet of Things (IoT) devices.MCHP’s latest ECC608 TrustMANAGER, coupled with Kudelski IoT keySTREAM, offers a dynamic solution to address the escalating need for robust security measures in interconnected IoT systems.Traditionally, IoT security has been static, often relying on fixed certificate chains implemented during manufacturing. ...

Microchip Technology (MCHP) has been one of the most searched-for stocks on Zacks.com lately. So, you might want to look at some of the facts that could shape the stock's performance in the near term.Shares of this chipmaker have returned +2.7% over the past month versus the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +1.5% change. The Zacks Semiconductor - Analog and Mixed industry, to which Microchip Tech belongs, has lost 4.4% over this period. Now the key question is: Where could the stock be headed in the near term?Whil ...

CHANDLER, Ariz., April 02, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- (NASDAQ:MCHP) - Microchip Technology Incorporated, a leading provider of smart, connected and secure embedded control solutions, today announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Rich Simoncic as Chief Operating Officer effective today. In this position, Mr. Simoncic will report to Ganesh Moorthy, who will remain President and CEO. Rich Simoncic joined Microchip as a new college graduate in 1989 and has had progressively increasing product develop ...

CHANDLER, Ariz., April 02, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As the world comes to rely on interconnected IoT systems—for everything from household items like smart thermostats, virtual assistant technology and digital door locks to medical and industrial applications—the need for reliable cybersecurity on embedded systems has never been greater. To increase security on IoT products and facilitate easier setup and management, Microchip Technology (NASDAQ:MCHP) has added the ECC608 TrustMANAGER with Kudelski IoT keyS ...

CHANDLER, Ariz., March 21, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As major charger manufacturers, including those in the automotive industry, are working to implement Qi® v2.0 (Qi2) standards, Microchip Technology (NASDAQ:MCHP) has released a Qi 2.0 dual-pad wireless power transmitter reference design. Powered by a single dsPIC33 Digital Signal Controller (DSC), the Qi2 reference design offers efficient control for optimized performance. A key feature of the new Qi2 standard, recently released by the Wireless Power Conso ...