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ACCESSION NUMBER:		0000827054-16-000347
CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE:	SD
PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT:		3
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FILED AS OF DATE:		20160526
DATE AS OF CHANGE:		20160526

FILER:

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

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		SD
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	000-21184
		FILM NUMBER:		161678907

	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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Document 1 - file: formsdasfiled5-31x16.htm

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<DESCRIPTION>EXHIBIT 1.01
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Document 2 - file: exhibit1015-31x16.htm

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Document 3 - file: mich4a02.jpg

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