Microchip Technology Inc. reports developments in embedded-control semiconductors, including microcontrollers, digital signal controllers, analog and connectivity devices, security controllers, and timing systems. Its updates frequently cover products for industrial, automotive, consumer, aerospace and defense, communications, computing, data center, 5G, and infrastructure applications.
Recurring news themes include quarterly financial results, common-stock dividends, new MCU and dsPIC controller families, Single Pair Ethernet PHY transceivers, post-quantum-ready root-of-trust and secure-boot devices, and frequency and time systems such as hydrogen masers and plug-in timing modules. Company announcements also address manufacturing capacity, design tools, software support, and technical features used in secure, connected, and time-sensitive electronic systems.
Microchip Technology (NASDAQ: MCHP) priced an upsized private offering of $800 million aggregate principal amount of convertible senior notes due 2030, increased from $600 million, with an initial purchasers’ option for an additional $100 million. Expected settlement is February 11, 2026, with estimated net proceeds of approximately $785.1 million (assuming no option exercise).
The notes are senior, unsecured, non‑interest‑bearing, convertible at 9.5993 shares per $1,000 principal (≈$104.17 per share), and Microchip intends to use proceeds to pay capped call costs and repay commercial paper.
Microchip Technology (NASDAQ:MCHP) will present at the Wolfe Research Auto, Auto Tech and Semiconductor Conference on Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 10:20 a.m. ET. Sajid Daudi, Head of Investor Relations, will deliver the presentation, and Wolfe will provide a live webcast accessible via Microchip's website.
Investors should note that any forward-looking statements will be qualified by risks described in Microchip's SEC filings.
Microchip Technology (NASDAQ: MCHP) announced a proposed private offering of $600 million aggregate principal amount of convertible senior notes due 2030, with an initial purchasers' option for up to $90 million additional notes.
Proceeds are intended for capped call transactions and repayment of commercial paper; JWCA may buy up to $25 million of common stock concurrently. Interest, conversion terms, and pricing will be determined at offering pricing.
Microchip Technology (NASDAQ: MCHP) declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.455 per share, payable March 10, 2026, to holders of record on February 23, 2026. The company has paid quarterly dividends since Q3 fiscal 2003, reflecting a long-standing shareholder distribution policy.
Microchip Technology (NASDAQ: MCHP) reported fiscal Q3 2026 results for the quarter ended December 31, 2025. Net sales were $1.186 billion, up 4.0% sequentially and 15.6% year-over-year. GAAP net income attributable to common stockholders was $34.9 million, or $0.06 per diluted share; non-GAAP net income was $252.8 million, or $0.44 per diluted share.
The board declared a quarterly common dividend of $0.455 per share payable March 10, 2026. Midpoint guidance for March quarter net sales is $1.260 billion (+6.2% sequential, +29.8% year-over-year).
Microchip Technology (Nasdaq: MCHP) announced a collaboration with Hyundai Motor Group on Feb 5, 2026 to evaluate and promote 10BASE-T1S Single Pair Ethernet (SPE) for future vehicle architectures. The effort targets integration of Microchip’s SPE hardware and early samples into Hyundai’s next-gen EV, ADAS, and smart mobility platforms.
The collaboration aims to simplify wiring, lower system cost, and accelerate time to market through technical support and joint integration work.
Microchip (Nasdaq: MCHP) launched the MCPF1525 Power Module, a compact 16V Vin buck converter delivering 25A per module and stackable up to 200A. The module measures ~6.8 mm x 7.65 mm x 3.82 mm and claims up to a 40% board area reduction versus other solutions. It includes PMBus™ and I2C programmability, on-board EEPROM, multiple PMBus-reported diagnostics (over-temperature, over-current, over-voltage) and a thermally enhanced package rated for a junction range of -40°C to +125°C. The MCPF1525 is priced at $12.00 each in 1,000-unit quantities and is positioned for AI, PCIe switch, and high-performance compute applications.
Microchip (Nasdaq: MCHP) introduced the PIC32CM PL10 family of Arm Cortex-M0+ MCUs on Jan 29, 2026, targeting high-volume embedded markets.
Key highlights: 5V-capable operation (1.8–5.5V), Core Independent Peripherals, integrated touch controller, 12-bit ADC, MVIO for mixed-voltage I/O, CMSIS and broad toolchain support.
Infleqtion (SPAC: CCCX) appointed J. Eric Bjornholt to its Board of Directors effective January 27, 2026. Bjornholt, CFO of Microchip Technology since 2009 with 30+ years in finance and a CPA background, will serve as Chair of the Board’s Audit Committee. The appointment comes as Infleqtion advances toward a planned public listing through a business combination with Churchill Capital Corp X (NASDAQ: CCCX). Infleqtion supplies quantum computing and sensing systems used by the U.S. Department of War, NASA, the U.K. government, and collaborates with NVIDIA.
Microchip (Nasdaq: MCHP) expanded its maXTouch M1 touchscreen controller family with two new automotive-grade devices: the ATMXT3072M1-HC for large continuous sensors (up to 42-inch free-form widescreens) and the ATMXT288M1 for small 2–5 inch displays.
The M1 controllers use Microchip’s Smart Mutual acquisition and advanced algorithms to improve touch SNR by up to 15 dB, support OLED and microLED displays, and simplify system design via a host-client maXTouch architecture. The ATMXT288M1 introduces a TFBGA60 package that reduces PCB area by 20%. Both parts are supported by maXTouch Studio IDE, maXTouch Analyzer, and drivers for multiple RTOS platforms.