Microchip Technology Inc. announces the New Academic Partner Program

Microchip Technology Inc., a leading provider of microcontroller and analog semiconductors, today announced the creation of the new Microchip Academic Partner program, providing an opportunity for academia to partner with a semiconductor industry leader to increase their knowledge base in embedded applications. The program, which offers free local training and curriculum to educators via Microchip's Regional Training Centers (RTCs) and Web site (www.microchip.com/academic); as well as discounts on development tools and software for both students and educators.