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CHANDLER, Ariz.--([ BUSINESS WIRE ])--Microchip Technology Inc. (NASDAQ: MCHP), a leading provider of microcontroller, analog and Flash-IP solutions, today announced it was selected as one of aArizonaas Most Admired Companiesa for 2012 by AZ Business Magazine and [ Best Companies AZ ] for the second year in a row. The award recognizes the contributions and impact that Arizonaas top companies bring to the state. [ Microchip ] earned the award based on its excellence in four categoriesa"workplace culture, leadership excellence, corporate and social responsibility, and customer opinion. A selection committee comprised of business leaders and subject-matter experts in the four categories determined the winners. The award is based on employee, customer and community ratings, which are areas in which Microchip has consistently ranked strongly.

"It is an honor to be recognized as one of Arizonaas Most Admired Companies for the second year in a row"

aIt is an honor to be recognized as one of Arizonaas Most Admired Companies for the second year in a row,a said Lauren Carr, Microchipas vice president of Global Human Resources. aWe attribute this award to our unique company culture and guiding values, which include quality coming first in everything we do and recognizing that employees are our greatest strength.a

The winners were announced yesterday at the aMost Admired Companiesa Award Reception, held at the Ritz Carlton Phoenix. Winners will be featured in the September/October issue of AZ Business Magazine. For more information about the Arizonaas Most Admired Companies Awards, visit [ http://www.microchip.com/get/LGCJ ].

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About Microchip Technology

Microchip Technology Inc. (NASDAQ: MCHP) is a leading provider of microcontroller, analog and Flash-IP solutions, 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 Web site at [ http://www.microchip.com/get/2TJ0 ].

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