Microchip Technology Incorporated engages in the design, development, manufacture, and market of semiconductor products for embedded control applications. Its product portfolio includes microcontrollers, such as 8-bit, 16-bit, and 32-bit microcontrollers marketed under the PIC brand name, as well as 16-bit dsPIC digital signal controllers (DSC); and development tools that enable system designers to program a PIC microcontroller and dsPIC DSC for specific applications. The company also offers analog and interface products, including power management, linear, mixed-signal, thermal management, RF Linear drivers, safety and security, and interface products; and technology licensing products. In addition, it licenses flash intellectual property solutions, and provides assembly and test services for semiconductor manufacturers. The company serves automotive, communications, computing, consumer, and industrial control markets. Microchip Technology Incorporated sells its products through direct sales force and distributors worldwide. The company was founded in 1989 and is headquartered in Chandler, Arizona.