MICROCHIP TECHNOLOGY INC — Director's Dealing 2010

Aug 3, 2010

SEC Form 4 — Statement of Changes in Beneficial Ownership

Issuer: MICROCHIP TECHNOLOGY INC (MCHP)
CIK: 0000827054
Period of Report: 2010-08-01

Reporting Person: MEYERCORD WADE F (Director)

Non-Derivative Transactions

Date	Security	Code	Shares	Price	A/D	Holdings After	Ownership
2010-08-01	Common Stock	M	554	$30.65	Acquired	9554	Indirect
2010-08-01	Common Stock	M	924	$30.65	Acquired	10478	Indirect

Derivative Transactions

Date	Security	Exercise Price	Code	Shares	A/D	Expiration	Underlying	Ownership
2010-08-01	Restricted Stock Units	$30.65	M	554	Disposed		Common Stock (1109)	Direct
2010-08-01	Restricted Stock Units	$30.65	M	924	Disposed		Common Stock (3699)	Direct

Footnotes

F1: The restricted stock units will vest in two equal annual installments beginning August 1, 2010 as long as the individual remains a service provider through the vesting date. Vested shares will be delivered to the reporting person upon vest.

F2: The restricted stock units vest in four equal annual installments beginning August 1, 2010 as long as the individual remains a service provider through the vesting date. Vested shares will be delivered to the reporting person upon vest.