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Special Charges (Notes)	12 Months Ended
Special Charges (Notes)	Mar. 31, 2016
Other Nonrecurring (Income) Expense [Abstract]
Special charges	SPECIAL CHARGES During fiscal 2016, the Company incurred special charges of $4.0 million comprised of $11.2 million related to severance, office closing and other costs associated with the Company's acquisition activity and legal settlement costs of approximately $4.3 million partially offset by special income of $11.5 million related to an insurance settlement for reimbursement of funds Microchip previously paid to settle a lawsuit in the second quarter of fiscal 2013. During fiscal 2015 and fiscal 2014, the Company incurred special charges of $2.8 million and $3.0 million, respectively, related to severance, office closing and other costs associated with its acquisition activity.