CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014
Net income	$ 130,460	$ 89,909
Less: Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	207	0
Net income attributable to Microchip Technology	130,667	89,909
Unrealized holding (losses) gains, net of tax effect of $0 and $12, respectively	(2,012)	3,060
Reclassification of realized transactions, net of tax effect of $0 and $12, respectively	(13,959)	(22)
Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of taxes	(15,971)	3,038
Less: Other comprehensive (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	0	0
Other comprehensive (loss) income attributable to Microchip Technology	(15,971)	3,038
Comprehensive income	114,489	92,947
Less: Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	(207)	0
Comprehensive income attributable to Microchip Technology	$ 114,696	$ 92,947