Initial Statement of Beneficial Ownership (Form 3)

FORM 3

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 INITIAL STATEMENT OF BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP OF SECURITIES Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person * Duvenhage Stephanus 2. Date of Event Requiring Statement (Month/Day/Year) 08/18/2026 3. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol MICROCHIP TECHNOLOGY INC [MCHP] (Last) (First) (Middle) 2355 W CHANDLER BLVD 4. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer (Check all applicable) _____ Director _____ 10% Owner __X__ Officer (give title below) _____ Other (specify below) Sr. Corp VP, Analog Bus Unit 5. If Amendment, Date Original Filed (Month/Day/Year) (Street) CHANDLER, AZ 85224 6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line) _X_ Form filed by One Reporting Person ___ Form filed by More than One Reporting Person (City) (State) (Zip) Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Beneficially Owned

1.Title of Security (Instr. 4) 2. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned (Instr. 4) 3. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 5) 4. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 5) Common Stock 7,087 D

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Table II - Derivative Securities Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)

1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 4)	2. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		3. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 4)		4. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	5. Ownership Form of Derivative Security: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 5)	6. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 5)
	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares
Performance Stock Units	(1)	(1)	Common Stock	479	(2)	D
Performance Stock Units	(3)	(3)	Common Stock	1,424	(2)	D
Performance Stock Units	(4)	(4)	Common Stock	660	(2)	D
Performance Stock Units	(5)	(5)	Common Stock	1,931	(2)	D
Performance Stock Units	(6)	(6)	Common Stock	92	(2)	D
Performance Stock Units	(7)	(7)	Common Stock	433	(2)	D
Performance Stock Units	(8)	(8)	Common Stock	968	(2)	D
Performance Stock Units	(9)	(9)	Common Stock	1,346	(2)	D
Performance Stock Units	(10)	(10)	Common Stock	1,221	(2)	D
Performance Stock Units	(11)	(11)	Common Stock	836	(2)	D
Performance Stock Units	(12)	(12)	Common Stock	84	(2)	D
Performance Stock Units	(13)	(13)	Common Stock	1,804	(2)	D
Performance Stock Units	(14)	(14)	Common Stock	123	(2)	D
Performance Stock Units	(15)	(15)	Common Stock	1,319	(2)	D
Performance Stock Units	(16)	(16)	Common Stock	424	(2)	D
Performance Stock Units	(17)	(17)	Common Stock	454	(2)	D
Performance Stock Units	(18)	(18)	Common Stock	819	(2)	D
Performance Stock Units	(19)	(19)	Common Stock	484	(2)	D
Restricted Stock Units	(20)	(20)	Common Stock	93	(2)	D
Performance Stock Units	(21)	(21)	Common Stock	4,853	(2)	D
Performance Stock Units	(22)	(22)	Common Stock	5,650	(2)	D
Performance Stock Units	(23)	(23)	Common Stock	1,365	(2)	D
Performance Stock Units	(24)	(24)	Common Stock	410	(2)	D
Performance Stock Units	(25)	(25)	Common Stock	418	(2)	D
Performance Stock Units	(26)	(26)	Common Stock	2,238	(2)	D

Reporting Owners

Reporting Owner Name / Address	Relationships
	Director	10% Owner	Officer	Other
Duvenhage Stephanus 2355 W CHANDLER BLVD CHANDLER, AZ 85224			Sr. Corp VP, Analog Bus Unit

Signatures

Deborah L. Wussler, as Attorney-in-Fact		08/28/2026
**Signature of Reporting Person		Date

Explanation of Responses:

*	If the form is filed by more than one reporting person, see Instruction 5(b)(v).
**	Intentional misstatements or omissions of facts constitute Federal Criminal Violations. See 18 U.S.C. 1001 and 15 U.S.C. 78ff(a).
(1)	Each Performance Stock Unit (PSU) granted under the Microchip Technology Incorporated (Microchip) 2004 Equity Incentive Plan represents a contingent right to receive shares of Microchip common stock based on Microchip's cumulative non-GAAP operating margin over a period of 12 quarters ending September 30, 2026. The target number of PSU shares that may be earned is reported in the table above and is based on Microchip achieving a cumulative non-GAAP operating margin of 42.0% over the 12 quarter measurement period. The actual number of shares that may be earned can be higher or lower than the target depending on Microchip's non-GAAP operating margin over the measurement period. Earned PSUs will vest on November 15, 2027 as long as the reporting person remains a service provider through the vesting date. Vested shares will be delivered to the reporting person upon vest.
(2)	Each performance stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of Microchip Technology Incorporated common stock.
(3)	Each Performance Stock Unit (PSU) granted under the Microchip Technology Incorporated (Microchip) 2004 Equity Incentive Plan represents a contingent right to receive shares of Microchip common stock based on Microchip's cumulative non-GAAP operating margin over a period of 12 quarters ending June 30, 2029. The target number of PSU shares that may be earned is reported in the table above and is based on Microchip achieving a cumulative non-GAAP operating margin of 33.5% over the 12 quarter measurement period. The actual number of shares that may be earned can be higher or lower than the target depending on Microchip's non-GAAP operating margin over the measurement period. Earned PSUs will vest on August 15, 2030 as long as the reporting person remains a service provider through the vesting date. Vested shares will be delivered to the reporting person upon vest.
(4)	Each Performance Stock Unit (PSU) granted under the Microchip Technology Incorporated (Microchip) 2004 Equity Incentive Plan represents a contingent right to receive shares of Microchip common stock based on Microchip's cumulative non-GAAP operating margin over a period of 8 quarters ending December 31, 2026. The target number of PSU shares that may be earned is reported in the table above and is based on Microchip achieving a cumulative non-GAAP operating margin of 25.0% over the 8 quarter measurement period. The actual number of shares that may be earned can be higher or lower than the target depending on Microchip's non-GAAP operating margin over the measurement period. Earned PSUs will vest on February 15, 2028 as long as the reporting person remains a service provider through the vesting date. Vested shares will be delivered to the reporting person upon vest.
(5)	Each Performance Stock Unit (PSU) granted under the Microchip Technology Incorporated (Microchip) 2004 Equity Incentive Plan represents a contingent right to receive shares of Microchip common stock based on Microchip's cumulative non-GAAP operating margin over a period of 12 quarters ending March 31, 2029. The target number of PSU shares that may be earned is reported in the table above and is based on Microchip achieving a cumulative non-GAAP operating margin of 31.5% over the 12 quarter measurement period. The actual number of shares that may be earned can be higher or lower than the target depending on Microchip's non-GAAP operating margin over the measurement period. Earned PSUs will vest in full on May 15, 2030 as long as the reporting person remains a service provider through the vesting date. Vested shares will be delivered to the reporting person upon vest.
(6)	Each Performance Stock Unit (PSU) granted under the Microchip Technology Incorporated (Microchip) 2004 Equity Incentive Plan represents a contingent right to receive shares of Microchip common stock based on Microchip's cumulative non-GAAP operating margin over a period of 12 quarters ending December 31, 2028. The target number of PSU shares that may be earned is reported in the table above and is based on Microchip achieving a cumulative non-GAAP operating margin of 30.0% over the 12 quarter measurement period. The actual number of shares that may be earned can be higher or lower than the target depending on Microchip's non-GAAP operating margin over the measurement period. Earned PSUs will vest on February 15, 2029 as long as the reporting person remains a service provider through the vesting date. Vested shares will be delivered to the reporting person upon vest.
(7)	Each Performance Stock Unit (PSU) granted under the Microchip Technology Incorporated (Microchip) 2004 Equity Incentive Plan represents a contingent right to receive shares of Microchip common stock based on Microchip's cumulative non-GAAP operating margin over a period of 12 quarters ending December 31, 2026. The target number of PSU shares that may be earned is reported in the table above and is based on Microchip achieving a cumulative non-GAAP operating margin of 42.0% over the 12 quarter measurement period. The actual number of shares that may be earned can be higher or lower than the target depending on Microchip's non-GAAP operating margin over the measurement period. Earned PSUs will vest on February 15, 2028 as long as the reporting person remains a service provider through the vesting date. Vested shares will be delivered to the reporting person upon vest.
(8)	Each Performance Stock Unit (PSU) granted under the Microchip Technology Incorporated (Microchip) 2004 Equity Incentive Plan represents a contingent right to receive shares of Microchip common stock based on Microchip's cumulative non-GAAP operating margin over a period of 12 quarters ending September 30, 2027. The target number of PSU shares that may be earned is reported in the table above and is based on Microchip achieving a cumulative non-GAAP operating margin of 40.0% over the 12 quarter measurement period. The actual number of shares that may be earned can be higher or lower than the target depending on Microchip's non-GAAP operating margin over the measurement period. Earned PSUs will vest on November 15, 2028 as long as the reporting person remains a service provider through the vesting date. Vested shares will be delivered to the reporting person upon vest.
(9)	Each Performance Stock Unit (PSU) granted under the Microchip Technology Incorporated (Microchip) 2004 Equity Incentive Plan represents a contingent right to receive shares of Microchip common stock based on Microchip's cumulative non-GAAP operating margin over a period of 12 quarters ending December 31, 2028. The target number of PSU shares that may be earned is reported in the table above and is based on Microchip achieving a cumulative non-GAAP operating margin of 30.0% over the 12 quarter measurement period. The actual number of shares that may be earned can be higher or lower than the target depending on Microchip's non-GAAP operating margin over the measurement period. Earned PSUs will vest on February 15, 2030 as long as the reporting person remains a service provider through the vesting date. Vested shares will be delivered to the reporting person upon vest.
(10)	Each Performance Stock Unit (PSU) granted under the Microchip Technology Incorporated (Microchip) 2004 Equity Incentive Plan represents a contingent right to receive shares of Microchip common stock based on Microchip's cumulative non-GAAP operating margin over a period of 12 quarters ending June 30, 2028. The target number of PSU shares that may be earned is reported in the table above and is based on Microchip achieving a cumulative non-GAAP operating margin of 29.0% over the 12 quarter measurement period. The actual number of shares that may be earned can be higher or lower than the target depending on Microchip's non-GAAP operating margin over the measurement period. Earned PSUs will vest on August 15, 2029 as long as the reporting person remains a service provider through the vesting date. Vested shares will be delivered to the reporting person upon vest.
(11)	Each Performance Stock Unit (PSU) granted under the Microchip Technology Incorporated (Microchip) 2004 Equity Incentive Plan represents a contingent right to receive shares of Microchip common stock based on Microchip's cumulative non-GAAP operating margin over a period of 12 quarters ending March 31, 2027. The target number of PSU shares that may be earned is reported in the table above and is based on Microchip achieving a cumulative non-GAAP operating margin of 42.0% over the 12 quarter measurement period. The actual number of shares that may be earned can be higher or lower than the target depending on Microchip's non-GAAP operating margin over the measurement period. Earned PSUs will vest on May 15, 2028 as long as the reporting person remains a service provider through the vesting date. Vested shares will be delivered to the reporting person upon vest.
(12)	Each Performance Stock Unit (PSU) granted under the Microchip Technology Incorporated (Microchip) 2004 Equity Incentive Plan represents a contingent right to receive shares of Microchip common stock based on Microchip's cumulative non-GAAP operating margin over a period of 12 quarters ending June 30, 2028. The target number of PSU shares that may be earned is reported in the table above and is based on Microchip achieving a cumulative non-GAAP operating margin of 29.0% over the 12 quarter measurement period. The actual number of shares that may be earned can be higher or lower than the target depending on Microchip's non-GAAP operating margin over the measurement period. Earned PSUs will vest on August 15, 2028 as long as the reporting person remains a service provider through the vesting date. Vested shares will be delivered to the reporting person upon vest.
(13)	Each Performance Stock Unit (PSU) granted under the Microchip Technology Incorporated (Microchip) 2004 Equity Incentive Plan represents a contingent right to receive shares of Microchip common stock based on Microchip's cumulative non-GAAP operating margin over a period of 12 quarters ending March 31, 2028. The target number of PSU shares that may be earned is reported in the table above and is based on Microchip achieving a cumulative non-GAAP operating margin of 29.0% over the 12 quarter measurement period. The actual number of shares that may be earned can be higher or lower than the target depending on Microchip's non-GAAP operating margin over the measurement period. Earned PSUs will vest on May 15, 2029 as long as the reporting person remains a service provider through the vesting date. Vested shares will be delivered to the reporting person upon vest.
(14)	Each Performance Stock Unit (PSU) granted under the Microchip Technology Incorporated (Microchip) 2004 Equity Incentive Plan represents a contingent right to receive shares of Microchip common stock based on Microchip's cumulative non-GAAP operating margin over a period of 12 quarters ending March 31, 2028. The target number of PSU shares that may be earned is reported in the table above and is based on Microchip achieving a cumulative non-GAAP operating margin of 29.0% over the 12 quarter measurement period. The actual number of shares that may be earned can be higher or lower than the target depending on Microchip's non-GAAP operating margin over the measurement period. Earned PSUs will vest on May 15, 2028 as long as the reporting person remains a service provider through the vesting date. Vested shares will be delivered to the reporting person upon vest.
(15)	Each Performance Stock Unit (PSU) granted under the Microchip Technology Incorporated (Microchip) 2004 Equity Incentive Plan represents a contingent right to receive shares of Microchip common stock based on Microchip's cumulative non-GAAP operating margin over a period of 12 quarters ending December 31, 2027. The target number of PSU shares that may be earned is reported in the table above and is based on Microchip achieving a cumulative non-GAAP operating margin of 25.0% over the 12 quarter measurement period. The actual number of shares that may be earned can be higher or lower than the target depending on Microchip's non-GAAP operating margin over the measurement period. Earned PSUs will vest on February 15, 2029 as long as the reporting person remains a service provider through the vesting date. Vested shares will be delivered to the reporting person upon vest.
(16)	Each Performance Stock Unit (PSU) granted under the Microchip Technology Incorporated (Microchip) 2004 Equity Incentive Plan represents a contingent right to receive shares of Microchip common stock based on Microchip's cumulative non-GAAP operating margin over a period of 12 quarters ending June 30, 2026. The target number of PSU shares that may be earned is reported in the table above and is based on Microchip achieving a cumulative non-GAAP operating margin of 42.0% over the 12 quarter measurement period. The actual number of shares that may be earned can be higher or lower than the target depending on Microchip's non-GAAP operating margin over the measurement period. Earned PSUs will vest on August 15, 2027 as long as the reporting person remains a service provider through the vesting date. Vested shares will be delivered to the reporting person upon vest.
(17)	Each Performance Stock Unit (PSU) granted under the Microchip Technology Incorporated (Microchip) 2004 Equity Incentive Plan represents a contingent right to receive shares of Microchip common stock based on Microchip's cumulative non-GAAP operating margin over a period of 12 quarters ending March 31, 2026. The target number of PSU shares that may be earned is reported in the table above and is based on Microchip achieving a cumulative non-GAAP operating margin of 42.0% over the 12 quarter measurement period. The actual number of shares that may be earned can be higher or lower than the target depending on Microchip's non-GAAP operating margin over the measurement period. Earned PSUs will vest on May 17, 2027 as long as the reporting person remains a service provider through the vesting date. Vested shares will be delivered to the reporting person upon vest.
(18)	Each Performance Stock Unit (PSU) granted under the Microchip Technology Incorporated (Microchip) 2004 Equity Incentive Plan represents a contingent right to receive shares of Microchip common stock based on Microchip's cumulative non-GAAP operating margin over a period of 12 quarters ending June 30, 2027. The target number of PSU shares that may be earned is reported in the table above and is based on Microchip achieving a cumulative non-GAAP operating margin of 40.0% over the 12 quarter measurement period. The actual number of shares that may be earned can be higher or lower than the target depending on Microchip's non-GAAP operating margin over the measurement period. Earned PSUs will vest on August 15, 2028 as long as the reporting person remains a service provider through the vesting date. Vested shares will be delivered to the reporting person upon vest.
(19)	Each Performance Stock Unit (PSU) granted under the Microchip Technology Incorporated (Microchip) 2004 Equity Incentive Plan represents a contingent right to receive shares of Microchip common stock based on Microchip's cumulative non-GAAP operating margin over a period of 8 quarters ending September 30, 2026. The target number of PSU shares that may be earned is reported in the table above and is based on Microchip achieving a cumulative non-GAAP operating margin of 40.0% over the 8 quarter measurement period. The actual number of shares that may be earned can be higher or lower than the target depending on Microchip's non-GAAP operating margin over the measurement period. Earned PSUs will vest on November 15, 2027 as long as the reporting person remains a service provider through the vesting date. Vested shares will be delivered to the reporting person upon vest.
(20)	Each Performance Stock Unit (PSU) granted under the Microchip Technology Incorporated (Microchip) 2004 Equity Incentive Plan represents a contingent right to receive shares of Microchip common stock based on Microchip's cumulative non-GAAP operating margin over a period of 12 quarters ending September 30, 2028. The target number of PSU shares that may be earned is reported in the table above and is based on Microchip achieving a cumulative non-GAAP operating margin of 30.0% over the 12 quarter measurement period. The actual number of shares that may be earned can be higher or lower than the target depending on Microchip's non-GAAP operating margin over the measurement period. Earned PSUs will vest on November 15, 2028 as long as the reporting person remains a service provider through the vesting date. Vested shares will be delivered to the reporting person upon vest.
(21)	Each Performance Stock Unit (PSU) granted under the Microchip Technology Incorporated (Microchip) 2004 Equity Incentive Plan represents a contingent right to receive shares of Microchip common stock based on Microchip's cumulative non-GAAP operating margin over a period of 8 quarters ending March 31, 2028. The target number of PSU shares that may be earned is reported in the table above and is based on Microchip achieving a cumulative non-GAAP operating margin of 31.0% over the 8 quarter measurement period. The actual number of shares that may be earned can be higher or lower than the target depending on Microchip's non-GAAP operating margin over the measurement period. Earned PSUs will vest 25% each on May 15, 2028, August 15, 2028, November 15, 2028 and February 15, 2029 as long as the reporting person remains a service provider through the vesting date. Vested shares will be delivered to the reporting person upon vest.
(22)	Each Performance Stock Unit (PSU) granted under the Microchip Technology Incorporated (Microchip) 2004 Equity Incentive Plan represents a contingent right to receive shares of Microchip common stock based on Microchip's cumulative non-GAAP operating margin over a period of 4 quarters ending March 31, 2027. The target number of PSU shares that may be earned is reported in the table above and is based on Microchip achieving a cumulative non-GAAP operating margin of 30.5% over the 4 quarter measurement period. The actual number of shares that may be earned can be higher or lower than the target depending on Microchip's non-GAAP operating margin over the measurement period. Earned PSUs will vest 25% each on May 15, 2027, August 15, 2027, November 15, 2027 and February 15, 2028 as long as the reporting person remains a service provider through the vesting date. Vested shares will be delivered to the reporting person upon vest.
(23)	Each Performance Stock Unit (PSU) granted under the Microchip Technology Incorporated (Microchip) 2004 Equity Incentive Plan represents a contingent right to receive shares of Microchip common stock based on Microchip's cumulative non-GAAP operating margin over a period of 12 quarters ending September 30, 2028. The target number of PSU shares that may be earned is reported in the table above and is based on Microchip achieving a cumulative non-GAAP operating margin of 30.0% over the 12 quarter measurement period. The actual number of shares that may be earned can be higher or lower than the target depending on Microchip's non-GAAP operating margin over the measurement period. Earned PSUs will vest on November 15, 2029 as long as the reporting person remains a service provider through the vesting date. Vested shares will be delivered to the reporting person upon vest.
(24)	Each Performance Stock Unit (PSU) granted under the Microchip Technology Incorporated (Microchip) 2004 Equity Incentive Plan represents a contingent right to receive shares of Microchip common stock based on Microchip's cumulative non-GAAP operating margin over a period of 8 quarters ending June 30, 2026. The target number of PSU shares that may be earned is reported in the table above and is based on Microchip achieving a cumulative non-GAAP operating margin of 40.0% over the 8 quarter measurement period. The actual number of shares that may be earned can be higher or lower than the target depending on Microchip's non-GAAP operating margin over the measurement period. Earned PSUs will vest on August 15, 2027 as long as the reporting person remains a service provider through the vesting date. Vested shares will be delivered to the reporting person upon vest.
(25)	Each Performance Stock Unit (PSU) granted under the Microchip Technology Incorporated (Microchip) 2004 Equity Incentive Plan represents a contingent right to receive shares of Microchip common stock based on Microchip's cumulative non-GAAP operating margin over a period of 8 quarters ending March 31, 2026. The target number of PSU shares that may be earned is reported in the table above and is based on Microchip achieving a cumulative non-GAAP operating margin of 42.0% over the 8 quarter measurement period. The actual number of shares that may be earned can be higher or lower than the target depending on Microchip's non-GAAP operating margin over the measurement period. Earned PSUs will vest on May 17, 2027 as long as the reporting person remains a service provider through the vesting date. Vested shares will be delivered to the reporting person upon vest.
(26)	Each Performance Stock Unit (PSU) granted under the Microchip Technology Incorporated (Microchip) 2004 Equity Incentive Plan represents a contingent right to receive shares of Microchip common stock based on Microchip's cumulative non-GAAP operating margin over a period of 12 quarters ending March 31, 2029. The target number of PSU shares that may be earned is reported in the table above and is based on Microchip achieving a cumulative non-GAAP operating margin of 31.5% over the 12 quarter measurement period. The actual number of shares that may be earned can be higher or lower than the target depending on Microchip's non-GAAP operating margin over the measurement period. Earned PSUs will vest 25% each on May 15, 2029, August 15, 2029, November 15, 2029 and February 15, 2030 as long as the reporting person remains a service provider through the vesting date. Vested shares will be delivered to the reporting person upon vest.

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