Arizona Association of Industries Awards Microchip Technology Co-Manufacturer of the Year.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers CHANDLER, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 10, 2003 Microchip Technology  Microchip Technology (NASDAQ: MCHP) is a manufacturer of microcontroller, memory and analog semiconductors, founded in 1989 when Inc. (NASDAQ NASDAQin full National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations U.S. market for over-the-counter securities. Established in 1971 by the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD), NASDAQ is an automated quotation system that reports on : MCHP MCHP Maryland Children's Health Program MCHP Microchip Technologies (stock symbol) MCHP Micro-sized Combined Heat and Power (American Honda Motor Co. & Climate Energy, LLC) MCHP Maine Community Heritage Project ) today announced that is has been awarded the 2003 Co-Manufacturer of the Year in the Large Manufacturer category by Arizona Association of Industries (AAI AAI American Association of Immunologists. ) for the company's consistent, steady growth and success, and strong support of education in Arizona. Judging was based on criteria including, utilization of the manufacturer's business, resources and personal leadership skills, contributions to the community, and innovative leadership in regard to products, production methods or services offered. Microchip is a leading embedded control solution provider and manufactures the popular PICmicro(R) RISC RISC in full Reduced Instruction Set Computing Computer architecture that uses a limited number of instructions. RISC became popular in microprocessors in the 1980s. microcontrollers, the industry's most flexible microcontroller solutions serving the 8- and 16-bit embedded control application markets, and advanced, high-endurance serial EEPROMs and analog devices Analog Devices (NYSE: ADI) is an American multinational producer of semiconductor devices. Analog specializes in ADC, DAC, MEMS, and DSP chips for consumer and industrial goods. Analog is presently designing circuits in the 65 nanometer to 3 µm process feature sizes range. . Specializing in field-programmable and mixed-signal solutions, Microchip's devices target thousands of embedded control applications in the automotive, consumer, communications, computer and industrial control markets. Microcontrollers are the low-cost devices that provide electronics intelligence to thousands of applications, such as home appliances, garage door openers A garage door opener is a motorized device that opens and closes garage doors. Most are controlled by switches on the garage wall, as well as by remote controls carried in the garage owner's cars. and remote controls. Complementing the microcontroller product families, Microchip offers best-in-class development tools, software and industry-leading worldwide sales support, enabling designers ease of integration when manufacturing next-generation electronics. "Microchip's commitment to the company's Guiding Values are a vital element to our continued success," said Bob Lloyd, vice president of site services for Microchip. "We are honored to receive AAI's Manufacturer of the Year award and the recognition that Microchip consistently delivers quality products and customer service, and is dedicated to supporting the communities and academic institutions of which we are a part." About Arizona Association of Industries Based in Phoenix, AAI's mission is to build and enhance a climate favorable to manufacturing and related industries throughout Arizona; to increase the growth and competitiveness of Arizona's manufacturers through legislative, political, and regulatory advocacy; and to provide manufacturers with education and cost-effective services. AAI addresses governmental issues at the state, county and municipal levels, and represents members in Washington through its role as the statewide affiliate of the National Association of Manufacturers. Information on AAI can be found at www.azind.org. About Microchip Technology Microchip Technology Inc. manufactures the popular PICmicro(R) field-programmable RISC microcontrollers, which serve 8- and 16-bit embedded control applications, and a broad spectrum of high- performance linear and mixed-signal, power management and thermal management devices. The company also offers complementary microperipheral products including interface devices; microID(R) RFID (Radio Frequency IDentification) A data collection technology that uses electronic tags for storing data. The tag, also known as an "electronic label," "transponder" or "code plate," is made up of an RFID chip attached to an antenna. devices; serial EEPROMs; and the patented KEELOQ(R) security devices. This synergistic product portfolio targets thousands of applications and a growing demand for high-performance designs in the automotive, communications, computing, consumer and industrial control markets. The company's quality systems are ISO (1) See ISO speed. (2) (International Organization for Standardization, Geneva, Switzerland, www.iso.ch) An organization that sets international standards, founded in 1946. The U.S. member body is ANSI. 9001 (1994 version) and QS9000 (1998 version) certified. Microchip is headquartered in Chandler with design facilities in Mountain View, Calif. and Bangalore, India; a European Design Center in Lausanne, Switzerland; semiconductor fabrication fabrication (fab´rikā´sh  n),n the construction or making of a restoration. facilities in Tempe and Chandler, Ariz.; Gresham, Ore.; and Puyallup, Wash.; and assembly and test operations near Bangkok, Thailand. Microchip employs approximately 3,350 people worldwide and has sales offices throughout Asia, Europe, Japan and the Americas. More information on the company can be found at www.microchip.com. Note: The Microchip name and logo, PIC, PICmicro, microID and KEELOQ are registered trademarks of Microchip Technology Inc. in the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. and other countries. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. |
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