{"success":true,"data":{"pressRelease":{"id":"181000","rtpr_id":"nGNXbNC729-20261027","ticker":"MCHP","exchange":"NASDAQ","all_tickers":["MCHP"],"title":"Microchip Achieves Key Program Milestones for its PIC64-HPSC Spaceflight Computing Series ","author":"Globe Newswire","published_at":"2026-10-27T12:00:01.840Z","article_body":"CHANDLER, Ariz., Oct. 27, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As civil, commercial,\nscientific and defense spacecraft become more autonomous, software-defined and\ndata intensive, mission developers need substantially greater onboard\nprocessing capability, combined with the resilience, security and reliability\nrequired for demanding space environments. Microchip Technology (Nasdaq: MCHP)\ntoday announces several important milestones for its PIC64-HPSC\nHigh-Performance Spaceflight Computing Series\n(https://www.microchip.com/en-us/products/microprocessors/64-bit-mpus/pic64-hpsc?utm_source=pressrelease&utm_medium=pressrelease&utm_campaign=pic64hpscmilestones&utm_bu=cbu),\na 64-bit multicore RISC-V computing platform designed specifically for\nspacecraft, satellites and other mission-critical space systems.\n\nEarly radiation characterization of the PIC64-HPSC1000-RH radiation-hardened\nvariant has demonstrated Total Ionizing Dose (TID) performance to 200 krad(Si)\nand successful Single Event Latch-up (SEL) testing to 78.2 MeV·cm²/mg under\nspecified operating conditions. Early testing also demonstrated robust\nsystem-controller operation during Single Event Effects (SEE)\ncharacterization, with no uncorrected errors or external resets required\nduring the testing completed to date. These results provide developers with\ntangible evidence of the platform’s progress toward meeting\nradiation-tolerance requirements, helping enable future spaceflight systems\nfrom Low Earth Orbit to the Moon, Mars and beyond.\n\n“Our vision for PIC64-HPSC was to develop a modern, high-performance\ncomputing platform capable of enabling the next generation of civil,\ncommercial, scientific and defense space systems,” said Kevin So, vice\npresident of Microchip’s communications business unit. “The combination of\noperational silicon, radiation-characterization results and customer\nevaluation activity demonstrates continued execution against that vision and\nmarks an important step in the maturation of the platform.”\n\nThrough the PIC64-HPSC Early Access Program, participating customers have been\nevaluating silicon and development kits, and beginning application development\nwith supporting software, tools, technical resources and direct engineering\nassistance from Microchip. A growing ecosystem of board partners is also\ndeveloping PIC64-HPSC-based VPX and VNX+ computing platforms, providing\nadditional paths for system developers to integrate the processor into future\nspace systems. The Early Access Program can help space-system developers\nreduce program risk and advance application development.\n\nInitial silicon performance measurements are in line with program objectives,\nproviding a foundation for increasingly compute-intensive workloads such as\nonboard autonomy, high-performance payload processing, Earth observation and\nintelligence, secure communications, spacecraft control, scientific\nexploration and edge AI. By processing more sensor and mission data onboard,\nfuture spacecraft can reduce dependence on communications bandwidth, shorten\ndecision-making latency and respond more rapidly to changing mission\nconditions. The importance of advanced onboard processing is also reflected in\nNASA’s FY26 Civil Space Shortfall Prioritization, which ranked advanced\nonboard computing for space operations as the third-highest civil space\ntechnology shortfall.\n\nPIC64-HPSC is designed as a scalable computing foundation for a broad range of\nnext-generation space systems. Its 64-bit multicore RISC-V architecture\nsupports the industry’s move toward more open and scalable models for\nonboard autonomy, software-defined spacecraft, distributed processing,\ndeterministic communications and heterogeneous computing.\n\nPIC64-HPSC originated from NASA and JPL’s assessment of future spaceflight\ncomputing requirements and awarded the HPSC contract to Microchip in 2022.\nToday, operational silicon, customer evaluations and early\nradiation-characterization achievements reflect the program's progress to\ndate.\n\nThe HPSC program helped establish the foundation for Microchip’s 64-bit\ncomputing portfolio, which the company has since expanded its portfolio of\nPIC64 MPUs\n(https://www.microchip.com/en-us/products/microprocessors/64-bit-mpus)\naddressing performance requirements across a broad range of markets.\n\nPricing and Availability\n\nPIC64-HPSC evaluation and development kits are available to select customers,\nproviding access to silicon, development platforms, software, tools and\nMicrochip engineering support. To inquire about availability, contact a\nMicrochip sales representative (https://www.microchipdirect.com/contact).\n\nResources\n\nHigh-res images available through Flickr or editorial contact (feel free to\npublish): \n• Application image:\nwww.flickr.com/photos/microchiptechnology/55590867877/sizes/l\n\nAbout Microchip Technology: \nMicrochip Technology Inc. is a broadline supplier of semiconductors committed\nto making innovative design easier through total system solutions that address\ncritical challenges at the intersection of emerging technologies and durable\nend markets. Its easy-to-use development tools and comprehensive product\nportfolio supports customers throughout the design process, from concept to\ncompletion. Headquartered in Chandler, Arizona, Microchip offers outstanding\ntechnical support and delivers solutions across the industrial, automotive,\nconsumer, aerospace and defense, communications and computing markets. For\nmore information, visit the Microchip website at www.microchip.com. \n\nNote: The Microchip name and logo and the Microchip logo are registered\ntrademarks of Microchip Technology Incorporated in the U.S.A. and other\ncountries. All other trademarks mentioned herein are the property of their\nrespective companies.\n\n Editorial Contact:          \n Kim Dutton                  \n kim.dutton@microchip.com    \n\n\n\n(https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/443d82a7-09a7-4ecd-a1b6-6884351a2b14)\n\n\n\nGlobeNewswire, Inc. 2026","article_body_html":"","raw_payload":{"data":{"id":"nGNXbNC729-20261027","title":"Microchip Achieves Key Program Milestones for its PIC64-HPSC Spaceflight Computing Series ","author":"Globe Newswire","ticker":"MCHP","created":"2026-10-27T12:00:01.840Z","tickers":["MCHP"],"exchange":"NASDAQ","article_body":"CHANDLER, Ariz., Oct. 27, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As civil, commercial,\nscientific and defense spacecraft become more autonomous, software-defined and\ndata intensive, mission developers need substantially greater onboard\nprocessing capability, combined with the resilience, security and reliability\nrequired for demanding space environments. Microchip Technology (Nasdaq: MCHP)\ntoday announces several important milestones for its PIC64-HPSC\nHigh-Performance Spaceflight Computing Series\n(https://www.microchip.com/en-us/products/microprocessors/64-bit-mpus/pic64-hpsc?utm_source=pressrelease&utm_medium=pressrelease&utm_campaign=pic64hpscmilestones&utm_bu=cbu),\na 64-bit multicore RISC-V computing platform designed specifically for\nspacecraft, satellites and other mission-critical space systems.\n\nEarly radiation characterization of the PIC64-HPSC1000-RH radiation-hardened\nvariant has demonstrated Total Ionizing Dose (TID) performance to 200 krad(Si)\nand successful Single Event Latch-up (SEL) testing to 78.2 MeV·cm²/mg under\nspecified operating conditions. Early testing also demonstrated robust\nsystem-controller operation during Single Event Effects (SEE)\ncharacterization, with no uncorrected errors or external resets required\nduring the testing completed to date. These results provide developers with\ntangible evidence of the platform’s progress toward meeting\nradiation-tolerance requirements, helping enable future spaceflight systems\nfrom Low Earth Orbit to the Moon, Mars and beyond.\n\n“Our vision for PIC64-HPSC was to develop a modern, high-performance\ncomputing platform capable of enabling the next generation of civil,\ncommercial, scientific and defense space systems,” said Kevin So, vice\npresident of Microchip’s communications business unit. “The combination of\noperational silicon, radiation-characterization results and customer\nevaluation activity demonstrates continued execution against that vision and\nmarks an important step in the maturation of the platform.”\n\nThrough the PIC64-HPSC Early Access Program, participating customers have been\nevaluating silicon and development kits, and beginning application development\nwith supporting software, tools, technical resources and direct engineering\nassistance from Microchip. A growing ecosystem of board partners is also\ndeveloping PIC64-HPSC-based VPX and VNX+ computing platforms, providing\nadditional paths for system developers to integrate the processor into future\nspace systems. The Early Access Program can help space-system developers\nreduce program risk and advance application development.\n\nInitial silicon performance measurements are in line with program objectives,\nproviding a foundation for increasingly compute-intensive workloads such as\nonboard autonomy, high-performance payload processing, Earth observation and\nintelligence, secure communications, spacecraft control, scientific\nexploration and edge AI. By processing more sensor and mission data onboard,\nfuture spacecraft can reduce dependence on communications bandwidth, shorten\ndecision-making latency and respond more rapidly to changing mission\nconditions. The importance of advanced onboard processing is also reflected in\nNASA’s FY26 Civil Space Shortfall Prioritization, which ranked advanced\nonboard computing for space operations as the third-highest civil space\ntechnology shortfall.\n\nPIC64-HPSC is designed as a scalable computing foundation for a broad range of\nnext-generation space systems. Its 64-bit multicore RISC-V architecture\nsupports the industry’s move toward more open and scalable models for\nonboard autonomy, software-defined spacecraft, distributed processing,\ndeterministic communications and heterogeneous computing.\n\nPIC64-HPSC originated from NASA and JPL’s assessment of future spaceflight\ncomputing requirements and awarded the HPSC contract to Microchip in 2022.\nToday, operational silicon, customer evaluations and early\nradiation-characterization achievements reflect the program's progress to\ndate.\n\nThe HPSC program helped establish the foundation for Microchip’s 64-bit\ncomputing portfolio, which the company has since expanded its portfolio of\nPIC64 MPUs\n(https://www.microchip.com/en-us/products/microprocessors/64-bit-mpus)\naddressing performance requirements across a broad range of markets.\n\nPricing and Availability\n\nPIC64-HPSC evaluation and development kits are available to select customers,\nproviding access to silicon, development platforms, software, tools and\nMicrochip engineering support. To inquire about availability, contact a\nMicrochip sales representative (https://www.microchipdirect.com/contact).\n\nResources\n\nHigh-res images available through Flickr or editorial contact (feel free to\npublish): \n• Application image:\nwww.flickr.com/photos/microchiptechnology/55590867877/sizes/l\n\nAbout Microchip Technology: \nMicrochip Technology Inc. is a broadline supplier of semiconductors committed\nto making innovative design easier through total system solutions that address\ncritical challenges at the intersection of emerging technologies and durable\nend markets. Its easy-to-use development tools and comprehensive product\nportfolio supports customers throughout the design process, from concept to\ncompletion. Headquartered in Chandler, Arizona, Microchip offers outstanding\ntechnical support and delivers solutions across the industrial, automotive,\nconsumer, aerospace and defense, communications and computing markets. For\nmore information, visit the Microchip website at www.microchip.com. \n\nNote: The Microchip name and logo and the Microchip logo are registered\ntrademarks of Microchip Technology Incorporated in the U.S.A. and other\ncountries. All other trademarks mentioned herein are the property of their\nrespective companies.\n\n Editorial Contact:          \n Kim Dutton                  \n kim.dutton@microchip.com    \n\n\n\n(https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/443d82a7-09a7-4ecd-a1b6-6884351a2b14)\n\n\n\nGlobeNewswire, Inc. 2026"},"type":"article","timestamp":"2026-10-27T12:00:02.128099859Z","server_sent_at_ms":1793102402128},"received_at":"2026-10-27T12:00:02.193Z","source_url":null},"analysis":{"id":"168825","press_release_id":"181000","analysis_json":{"industry":{"label":"Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment","sector":"Information Technology"},"redFlags":[],"eventType":"operations_update","narrative":"Microchip announced key milestones for its PIC64-HPSC spaceflight computing series, including early radiation characterization of the radiation-hardened PIC64-HPSC1000-RH variant showing TID performance to 200 krad(Si) and successful SEL testing to 78.2 MeV·cm²/mg.\n\nCustomers in the Early Access Program are evaluating silicon and development kits, with initial silicon performance in line with program objectives; board partners are developing VPX and VNX+ computing platforms around the processor.\n\nThe PIC64-HPSC program originated from a 2022 NASA/JPL HPSC contract award and supports compute-intensive space workloads such as onboard autonomy, secure communications and edge AI — a positive execution signal, though no financial figures were disclosed.","sentiment":"bullish","agentHooks":{"shouldPost":false,"suggestedAngle":"Microchip's space-grade RISC-V platform hits radiation-tolerance milestones, reinforcing its NASA/JPL HPSC franchise — a niche growth vector worth monitoring for aerospace/defense revenue."},"keyFigures":{"customDimensions":{"tid_performance":"200 krad(Si)","nasa_shortfall_rank":"third-highest civil space technology shortfall (FY26)","sel_testing_threshold":"78.2 MeV·cm²/mg","hpsc_contract_award_year":2022}},"quotedText":"The combination of operational silicon, radiation-characterization results and customer evaluation activity demonstrates continued execution against that vision and marks an important step in the maturation of the platform.","namedEntities":{"people":[{"name":"Kevin So","role":"Vice President of Microchip's communications business unit"}],"products":["PIC64-HPSC High-Performance Spaceflight Computing Series","PIC64-HPSC1000-RH","PIC64 MPUs"],"companies":[{"name":"Microchip Technology","ticker":"MCHP","relationship":"filer"},{"name":"NASA","relationship":"contract source / civil space agency"},{"name":"JPL (Jet Propulsion Laboratory)","relationship":"contract source"}],"dollarAmounts":[]},"materialImpact":{"score":2,"reasoning":"A technology/program milestone update for the PIC64-HPSC spaceflight computing line — positive execution evidence (radiation testing results, customer evaluations) but no revenue, contract value, or financial impact disclosed. 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