GlobeNewswire·Oct 9, 2026, 9:00 AM ET

Microchip Technology Acquires VORAGO Technologies

Microchip Technology Incorporated has acquired VORAGO Technologies, Inc., a privately held provider of radiation-hardened and radiation-tolerant microcontrollers & microprocessors based in Austin, Texas.
The transaction terms were not disclosed & the acquisition is not expected to be material to Microchip's consolidated financial results.
The deal adds VORAGO's family of radiation-hardened MCUs & MPUs, along with its patented HARDSIL process technology, to Microchip's aerospace & defense product lines.
HARDSIL technology helps reduce design time & costs for new rad-hard products while enhancing radiation tolerance in existing products without requiring a redesign.
Microchip aims to capture a larger share of the accelerating A&D & space markets through this acquisition, supported by VORAGO's team of radiation-hardening experts.
VORAGO's MCUs are designed to operate reliably in high radiation exposure & extreme heat environments, making them suitable for mission-critical space, defense, & industrial applications.
VORAGO was founded in 2004 & licenses its HARDSIL technology while manufacturing microcontrollers capable of withstanding temperatures up to 200°C.
Forward-looking statements regarding market growth, integration synergies, & customer benefits are included in the release & are subject to various risks & uncertainties.