Micrel Inc. was a leading global manufacturer of IC solutions for the high-performance linear and power, LAN, timing, and communications markets. The company specialized in high-performance analog, power, advanced mixed-signal, and radio frequency semiconductors, as well as high-speed communication, clock management, and LAN solutions including Ethernet switches and physical layer transceiver integrated circuits.

Micrel Inc. was founded in 1978 and was headquartered in San Jose, California, with state-of-the-art wafer fabrication facilities. The company was acquired by Microchip Technology Inc. on August 3, 2015.

Micrel was known for its service orientation, rapid response to market needs, and commitment to customer success. The company had outstanding sales, customer service, and technical support organizations, along with world-class wafer fabrication and design teams. These competencies allowed Micrel to quickly develop and introduce state-of-the-art products.

Micrel was a significant player in the semiconductor industry, catering to rapidly growing markets such as cellular handsets, portable and enterprise computing, enterprise and home networking, wide area and metropolitan area networks, and industrial equipment. Its products were used by top manufacturers in various industries including enterprise, consumer, industrial, mobile, telecommunications, automotive, and computer sectors.

Micrel’s extensive product catalog included a wide range of ICs such as power management ICs, timing products, Ethernet switches, physical layer transceivers, and other mixed-signal and analog semiconductors. For a detailed list, one can refer to the product catalogs available through distributors like IBS Electronics, Jotrin Electronics, and Mouser Electronics.

Micrel’s customer base consisted of top manufacturers in various industries, including enterprise, consumer, industrial, mobile, telecommunications, automotive, and computer sectors. These clients included major companies in cellular handsets, portable and enterprise computing, and networking.

Micrel Inc. was acquired by Microchip Technology Inc. in 2015. Microchip is a leading provider of mixed-signal, analog, and Flash-IP solutions. Micrel’s products and technologies are now integrated into Microchip’s portfolio).

Although Micrel Inc. is now part of Microchip Technology, its original headquarters were located in San Jose, California. For current contact information, one should refer to Microchip Technology’s official website or contact details.
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The official website for Micrel Inc. is now redirected to Microchip Technology’s website: Microchip Technology - Micrel).