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Document and Entity Information
Feb. 09, 2026
Document Information [Line Items]  
Document Type 8-K
Document Period End Date Feb. 09, 2026
Entity Registrant Name MICROCHIP TECHNOLOGY INCORPORATED
Entity Incorporation State Country Code DE
Entity File Number 001-42569
Entity Tax Identification Number 86-0629024
Entity Address Address Line 1 2355 West Chandler Boulevard
Entity Address City Or Town Chandler
Entity Address State Or Province AZ
Entity Address Postal Zip Code 85224-6199
City Area Code 480
Local Phone Number 792-7200
Written Communications false
Soliciting Material false
Pre Commencement Tender Offer false
Pre Commencement Issuer Tender Offer false
Entity Emerging Growth Company false
Entity Central Index Key 0000827054
Amendment Flag false
Common Stock [Member]  
Document Information [Line Items]  
Security 12b Title Common Stock $0.001 par value per share
Trading Symbol MCHP
Security Exchange Name NASDAQ
Depositary Shares, each representing a 1/20th interest in a share of 7.50% Series A Mandatory Convertible Preferred Stock $0.001 par value per share [Member]  
Document Information [Line Items]  
Security 12b Title Depositary Shares, each representing a 1/20th interest in a share of 7.50% Series A Mandatory Convertible Preferred Stock $0.001 par value per share
Trading Symbol MCHPP
Security Exchange Name NASDAQ