Microchip Technology Names Outstanding Suppliers for 2003; Eleven International Suppliers Recognized Today for Performance.

Business Editors/High-Tech Writers

CHANDLER, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 5, 2004

Microchip Technology Inc. (Nasdaq:MCHP), a leading provider of microcontroller and analog semiconductors, today recognized eleven suppliers for outstanding performance in quality, reliability and service for 2003. Microchip's outstanding suppliers are:

-- C-Pak Cergas Sdn Bhd -- Supplier of Carrier Tape (Seremban,

Malaysia)

-- Canon U.S.A., Inc. -- Supplier of Lithography Equipment,

Service and Parts (San Jose, CA)

-- Komatsu Electronic Metals Co., Ltd. -- Supplier of Silicon

Wafers (Tokyo, Japan)

-- Micro Component Technology, Inc. -- Supplier of IC handlers,

Service and Parts (St. Paul, MN)

-- Micronic Laser Systems AB -- Supplier of Photomask Laser

Writing Systems, Service and Parts (San Jose, CA)

-- Nextest Systems Corporation -- Supplier of Semiconductor

Tester Platforms, Service and Parts (San Jose, CA)

-- Pentagon Technologies, Inc -- Supplier of Cleanroom and Office

Janitorial Services (Gresham, OR)

-- Semi Equipt Service Repair -- Supplier that Supports Etch 

Systems (Chandler, AZ)

-- Teradyne, Inc. -- Supplier of Semiconductor Tester Platforms,

Service and Parts (Boston, MA)

-- Toshiba Ceramics America, Inc. -- Supplier of Silicon Wafers

(San Jose, CA)

-- Wacom Quartz Inc. -- Supplier of Quartz Products (Phoenix, AZ)

"Microchip is committed to becoming the worldwide supplier of choice in the microcontroller and analog semiconductor markets, and our suppliers play an important role in helping us achieve our goals," said Ed Lindstrom, manager of Supply Management for Microchip. "We feel it's important to recognize suppliers that have shown excellence in their quality and customer service efforts, and with so many deserving the award, the selection process is never an easy task."

Suppliers were evaluated on the critical nature and impact of their materials and/or services for Microchip products, including quality, competitive pricing, on-time delivery, technical support and responsiveness, both before and after the sale. The selected suppliers will receive plaques and certificates recognizing their achievement.

Microchip Technology Inc. (Nasdaq:MCHP) is a leading provider of microcontroller and analog semiconductors, providing low-risk product development, lower total system cost and faster time to market for thousands of diverse customer applications worldwide. Headquartered in Chandler, Arizona, Microchip offers outstanding technical support along with dependable delivery and quality. For more information, visit the Microchip website at www.microchip.com.

Note: The Microchip name and logo are registered trademarks of Microchip Technology Inc. in the USA and other countries. All other trademarks mentioned herein are property of their respective companies.