...microelectronics division as a wholly owned subsidiary called [[Microchip Technology]].

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* January 19: [[Microchip Technology]] acquires [[Atmel]] for $3.6 Billion * July 26: [[Phytium Technology]] announces their {{phytium|FT-1500A|FT-1500A family}} has reached tape-out

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* March 4: [[Microchip]] announced it will [[acquire]] [[Microsemi]] for $8.35 billion. * March 27: GPU Technology Conference

** [[Saffron Technology]] (2015) * [[Microchip]]