Microchip Technology Inc. - MCHP STOCK NEWS

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Microchip Technology announces the opening of registration for its 24th Annual Worldwide MASTERs Conference in Scottsdale, Arizona. The conference will feature technical sessions, keynote by CEO Ganesh Moorthy, and networking opportunities. Registration pricing starts at $1,797 for 2½ days of training. The event aims to provide advanced technical learning sessions for embedded control engineers.

Microchip Technology (MCHP) introduces the RT PolarFire SoC FPGA, offering low power, zero configuration upsets, and RISC-V architecture for space applications. The device enables developers to design power-efficient solutions with real-time Linux capabilities. Microchip's Mi-V ecosystem supports the PolarFire SoC, simplifying development and reducing time to market. The RT PolarFire SoC has features like radiation tolerance, multi-core Linux processors, and memory coherence, making it ideal for space applications. The device is designed to reduce power consumption by up to 50%, enabling efficient satellite design. Microchip's comprehensive Mi-V ecosystem provides tools and resources to support RISC-V designs and aims to increase adoption of the RISC-V ISA. The RT PolarFire FPGA is QML Class Q qualified and on track for QML Class V qualification, making it suitable for space microelectronics. Microchip has a long history of powering space missions with reliable, low-power FPGAs for various space applications.

Microchip Technology (Nasdaq: MCHP) introduces the new PIC32CK 32-bit microcontrollers with integrated Hardware Security Module (HSM) and Arm Cortex-M33 core featuring TrustZone technology. This innovative solution provides high-level security for authentication, secure boot, and updates, meeting the latest cybersecurity mandates. The PIC32CK MCU family offers flexibility in security, memory, and connectivity options for various applications, supporting ISO 26262 functional safety and ISO/SAE 21434 cybersecurity standards. Microchip's ecosystem of tools and security expertise assists customers in navigating new requirements, making it cost-effective to provide hardware-based security to IoT connected devices.

Microchip Technology expands its maXTouch® touchscreen controller family with the MXT2952TD 2.0, offering enhanced security features for touchscreens used in payment systems like EV chargers. The controller provides cryptographic authentication and data encryption to protect against hacking attacks and meet PCI security standards. The technology is cost-effective, secure, and designed for outdoor applications, ensuring durability and performance in harsh conditions.

Microchip Technology introduces a new integrated actuation power solution to facilitate the aviation industry's transition to More Electric Aircraft (MEA). The solution combines companion gate driver boards with Hybrid Power Drive (HPD) modules in silicon carbide or silicon technology, offering a power range of 5 kVA to 20 kVA. This comprehensive electric actuation solution is designed to meet the evolving requirements of the aviation industry towards sustainability and decarbonization.

Microchip Technology acquires Neuronix AI Labs to enhance power efficiency for FPGAs and SoCs deployed in intelligent edge systems. The acquisition enables cost-effective, large-scale edge deployments of computer-vision applications, increases AI/ML processing horsepower on low and mid-range FPGAs, and allows non-FPGA designers to harness powerful parallel processing capabilities using industry-standard AI frameworks.

Microchip Technology Inc. acquires VSI Co. , a pioneer in automotive connectivity technologies, to enhance their automotive networking portfolio. The acquisition aims to cater to the growing demand for Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) and next-generation software-defined vehicles (SDV). The market size of automotive radar, camera, and LiDAR modules is projected to reach $27B by 2028. Microchip's expansion includes ASA Motion Link technology to support high-speed data and video links, aligning with the Automotive SerDes Alliance (ASA) open standard. The acquisition enables Microchip to offer comprehensive solutions in Ethernet, PCIe, and ASA Motion Link, positioning them as a key player in the automotive networking sector.

Microchip Technology Launches AVR DU Family of Microcontrollers with Enhanced USB Connectivity for Embedded Systems