Microchip unveils low-power digital monitors for battery devices

CHANDLER, Ariz. - Microchip Technology Inc. (NASDAQ:MCHP), a semiconductor company with a market capitalization of $30.65 billion and current stock price of $56.71, introduced two new digital power monitors on Wednesday that consume half the power of comparable solutions while monitoring energy usage in battery-operated devices.

The PAC1711 and PAC1811 power monitors feature real-time system alerts for out-of-limit power events and a patent-pending step-alert function that identifies variations in long-running power averages, according to a company press release.

The 42V, 12-bit single-channel PAC1711 and 16-bit PAC1811 monitors are designed with pin and footprint compatibility with the Small Outline Transistor package, simplifying integration into existing systems.

"Until now, portable devices and a variety of energy-constrained applications have needed to burn a significant amount of valuable power to measure how much they are consuming," said Keith Pazul, vice president of Microchip’s mixed-signal linear business unit.

The monitors function as independent peripherals, allowing the microcontroller or host processor to remain dormant until significant power events occur. A slow-sample option can delay power usage sampling to every eight seconds to further conserve energy.

Both devices can sense bus voltages from 0 to 42 volts and communicate via I2C interface, making them suitable for computing, networking, AI/ML and E-Mobility applications.

The PAC1711 is available now in VDFN-8 or VDFN-10 packages, with pricing starting at $0.58 each in 10,000-unit quantities. The PAC1811 is also available in similar package options. An evaluation board priced at $15 is available for testing.While Microchip Technology isn’t currently profitable over the last twelve months, analysts predict the company will return to profitability this year. The company boasts strong financial stability with liquid assets exceeding short-term obligations and has maintained dividend payments for 24 consecutive years, with a current dividend yield of 3.21%.InvestingPro analysis indicates Microchip Technology appears slightly overvalued at current prices. InvestingPro offers additional insights through 11 more ProTips and a comprehensive Pro Research Report, available for over 1,400 US equities, helping investors make informed decisions about semiconductor stocks like MCHP.

In other recent news, Microchip Technology Inc. has updated its guidance for the third quarter of fiscal 2026, projecting net sales of approximately $1.149 billion. This represents a sequential growth of about 1% and a year-over-year increase of 12%. The company also expects earnings per share to be at the high end of its previously provided range, citing stronger-than-expected business performance. In the second quarter of fiscal 2026, Microchip reported non-GAAP earnings per share of $0.35, slightly surpassing Wall Street’s forecast of $0.34, with revenue matching predictions at $1.14 billion.

Despite these positive earnings results, Truist Securities lowered its price target for Microchip Technology to $60.00 from $64.00, maintaining a Hold rating. The price target reduction was due to disappointing guidance for the next quarter, which fell below consensus expectations, indicating a potential quarter-over-quarter decline. These developments reflect broader market volatility and sector-specific challenges that the company faces. Investors are closely monitoring these updates to assess the company’s future performance.

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