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ACCESSION NUMBER:		0002035754-25-000005
CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE:	4
PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT:		1
CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT:	20251001
FILED AS OF DATE:		20251003
DATE AS OF CHANGE:		20251003

REPORTING-OWNER:	

	OWNER DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			Krawczyk Joseph R II
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0002035754
		ORGANIZATION NAME:           	

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		4
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	001-42569
		FILM NUMBER:		251374674

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		MICROCHIP TECHNOLOGY INCORPORATED
		STREET 2:		2355 W CHANDLER BLVD
		CITY:			CHANDLER
		STATE:			AZ
		ZIP:			85224-6199

ISSUER:		

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			MICROCHIP TECHNOLOGY INC
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000827054
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	SEMICONDUCTORS & RELATED DEVICES [3674]
		ORGANIZATION NAME:           	04 Manufacturing
		EIN:				860629024
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			DE
		FISCAL YEAR END:			0331

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		2355 W CHANDLER BLVD
		CITY:			CHANDLER
		STATE:			AZ
		ZIP:			85224-6199
		BUSINESS PHONE:		480-792-7200

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		2355 WEST CHANDLER BLVD
		CITY:			CHANDLER
		STATE:			AZ
		ZIP:			85224-6199
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        <footnote id="F1">Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of Microchip Technology Incorporated common stock.</footnote>
        <footnote id="F2">The restricted stock units will vest in full on November 15, 2029 as long as the individual remains a service provider through the vesting date. Vested shares will be delivered to the reporting person upon vest.</footnote>
        <footnote id="F3">Each performance stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of Microchip Technology Incorporated common stock.</footnote>
        <footnote id="F4">Each Performance Stock Unit (PSU) granted under the Microchip Technology Incorporated (Microchip) 2004 Equity Incentive Plan represents a contingent right to receive shares of Microchip common stock based on Microchip's cumulative non-GAAP operating margin over a period of 12 quarters ending September 30, 2028. The target number of PSU shares that may be earned is reported in the table above and is based on Microchip achieving a cumulative non-GAAP operating margin of 29.0% over the 12 quarter measurement period. The actual number of shares that may be earned can be higher or lower than the target depending on Microchip's non-GAAP operating margin over the measurement period. Earned PSUs will vest on November 15, 2029 as long as the reporting person remains a service provider through the vesting date. Vested shares will be delivered to the reporting person upon vest.</footnote>
        <footnote id="F5">The restricted stock units will vest in full on November 15, 2027 as long as the individual remains a service provider through the vesting date. Vested shares will be delivered to the reporting person upon vest.</footnote>
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        <footnote id="F7">Each Performance Stock Unit (PSU) granted under the Microchip Technology Incorporated (Microchip) 2004 Equity Incentive Plan represents a contingent right to receive shares of Microchip common stock based on Microchip's cumulative non-GAAP operating margin over a period of 12 quarters ending September 30, 2028. The target number of PSU shares that may be earned is reported in the table above and is based on Microchip achieving a cumulative non-GAAP operating margin of 29.0% over the 12 quarter measurement period. The actual number of shares that may be earned can be higher or lower than the target depending on Microchip's non-GAAP operating margin over the measurement period. Earned PSUs will vest on November 15, 2028 as long as the reporting person remains a service provider through the vesting date. Vested shares will be delivered to the reporting person upon vest.</footnote>
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