
By John Helzer : Microchip Technology ( MCHP ) is a leading microcontroller semiconductor company. By market share it is #2 in 8 bit microcontrollers, #8 in 16 bit microcontrollers
Microchip has exposure to the housing market, as its microcontrollers are used in large household appliances and systems such as surveillance and irrigation.Microchip faces competition in analog chips from larger, more established firms, such as Texas Instruments and Maxim Integrated
By Valuable Insights : Exar reported its fiscal 4Q12 results, its first under the leadership of CEO Lou DiNardo, on May 3rd, and it went according to script. The results were basically in-line, but the guidance of 5-10% q/q revenue growth and EPS of $0.01-$0.03, was soundly above expectations. The
By Pierr Johnson: Microchip ( MCHP ) has announced the acquisition of Smart Microsystems Corp ( SMSC ), a leader in "Smart Mixed-Signal Connectivity" solutions
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Microchip ( MCHP -0.7% ) is only off slightly following its deal to acquire fellow microcontroller vendor Standard Microsystems ( SMSC +38
* Offer represents a 41 pct premium to SMSC's Tuesday close
Microchip Technology MCHP reported fiscal fourth-quarter earnings and gave investors a bright outlook for the June quarter that was in line with our expectations
May 2 (Reuters) - Microchip Technology Inc will acquire Standard Microsystems Corp for $829.2 million in cash.
Good day, ladies and gentlemen and welcome to this Microchip Technology Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2012 Earnings Results Conference Call. As a reminder, today's call is being recorded. Thank