Microchip Technology Inc. is a leading American semiconductor company specializing in microcontrollers (MCUs), analog chips, and embedded control solutions. Headquartered in Chandler, Arizona, Microchip is known for its low-power, high-reliability semiconductors used in automotive, industrial, IoT, and consumer applications. Founded in 1989 through a spin-off from General Instrument, Microchip grew through strategic acquisitions (including Atmel in 2016 and Microsemi in 2018) to become a top embedded solutions provider.