Microchip Technology
Microchip Technology delivers smart, connected, and secure embedded control solutions that simplify design from 8-bit to 64-bit architectures. With the PIC and AVR microcontroller families, dsPIC digital signal controllers, SAM Arm-based MCUs and MPUs, and a deep portfolio of analog, connectivity, FPGA, and timing products, Microchip serves industrial automation, aerospace, automotive, consumer, and IoT applications.
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Microchip Technology Product Lines
Explore Microchip Technology's extensive product portfolio by major product area.
Embedded Processing
Microchip Technology Embedded Processing products, with 35,692 cataloged parts available for sourcing review and RFQ support.
Power Management
Microchip Technology Power Management products, with 10,605 cataloged parts available for sourcing review and RFQ support.
Memory
Microchip Technology Memory products, with 8,582 cataloged parts available for sourcing review and RFQ support.
Logic & Timing
Microchip Technology Logic & Timing products, with 4,358 cataloged parts available for sourcing review and RFQ support.
Analog & Signal Chain
Microchip Technology Analog & Signal Chain products, with 3,532 cataloged parts available for sourcing review and RFQ support.
Interface & Connectivity
Microchip Technology Interface & Connectivity products, with 3,048 cataloged parts available for sourcing review and RFQ support.
Sensors
Microchip Technology Sensors products, with 245 cataloged parts available for sourcing review and RFQ support.
Discrete Semiconductors
Microchip Technology Discrete Semiconductors products, with 213 cataloged parts available for sourcing review and RFQ support.
Microchip Technology Product Series
Browse Microchip Technology's product series for detailed specifications and ordering variants.
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