Microchip Technology acquires EqcoLogic
This move adds equaliser and coaxial transceiver products and technologies for automotive and industrial networking markets to Microchip's portfolio of solutions
Microchip Technology Inc., a provider of microcontroller, mixed-signal, analogue and Flash-IP solutions, has acquired EqcoLogic an innovator in equaliser and coaxial transceiver products and technologies.
EqcoLogic is a privately held, fabless semiconductor company based in Brussels, Belgium and a spin out of Vrije Universiteit Brussel. The terms of the acquisition are confidential and are expected to have no material impact on Microchip's December quarter results.
"The advent of higher-speed automotive and industrial networks, such as MOST and Ethernet, and the need to reliably transmit data over longer distances using standard coaxial cables is creating the demand for innovative equaliser and transceiver solutions," says Ganesh Moorthy, Microchip's COO. "EqcoLogic's solutions are tailor-made to address these needs for embedded applications, and broaden the range of solution options we offer customers to enable their end-product innovation."
"We believe EqcoLogic's solutions are well positioned to capitalise on a number of embedded markets, especially for automotive and industrial customers," says Peter Helfet, EqcoLogic's CEO. "Microchip's operational excellence, combined with their broad customer reach and extensive channel presence, will be key for the next stage of our growth."
Product Support & Availability
EqcoLogic customers should continue to contact EqcoLogic through the normal sales and support channels that existed prior to this acquisition announcement.
