Micrel
Micrel, Inc. was a leading global manufacturer of IC solutions for the high-performance linear and power, LAN, timing and communications markets. Micrel’s product portfolio featured advanced mixed-signal, analog and power semiconductors, high-performance communication and clock management solutions, MEMS-based clock oscillators, crystal-less clock generators, Ethernet switches and physical layer transceiver ICs.
Micrel’s customer base consisted of top manufacturers in the enterprise, consumer, industrial, mobile, telecommunications, automotive and computer industries. These products catered 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
Microchip announced the acquisition of Micrel on May 7, 2015. The acquisition was completed on August 3, 2015.
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ClockWorks® Configurator
Tailor your devices to any frequency, temperature, ppm or package size and download customized data sheets or order custom samples with a 48-hour turnaround time.
TimeFlash 2 Field Programming Kit
Enable fast prototyping and testing. Program our field-programmable oscillators to a custom frequency in just seconds and measure frequency accuracy and power consumption of standard oscillators.
Power Management Integrated Circuits (PMICs)
Use PMICs to implement a complete power supply solution and reduce component count and board space.
Radio Frequency (RF) and Microwave Products
Amplifiers and Linear ICs
High-Speed Communication ICs
Synchronous Ethernet and IEEE® 1588 Products
Clock and Data Distribution Products
MEMS Timing
Our MEMS timing devices feature a single output oscillator that replaces quartz and multiple output clock generators to provide reliable, accurate reference clocks without external crystals
Clock Generators
Our clock generator products include drivers, receivers and dividers that support differential and single-ended outputs with clock rates up to 7.0 GHz and data rates up to 10.7 Gbps for high-speed applications
Automotive
Ethernet solutions boost connectivity for automotive and transportation applications, providing reliable, high-speed data transfer for Advanced Driver-Assistance Systems (ADAS), infotainment and V2X communication
Industrial
By maximizing power and computing efficiency in industrial automation systems, our devices can help you reduce costs and enhance product quality in Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT)-powered smart factories
Communications
Our communication infrastructure solutions enhance connectivity, performance and reliability for a wide range of applications including data centers and wireless networks
Data Centers
Our data center solutions enhance performance, efficiency and security across various applications such as cloud computing, storage and network infrastructure
Radar Systems
Radar systems in defense, weather monitoring, air traffic control and automotive safety use microwave signals to detect the range, speed and characteristics of distant objects
Medical Devices
With reliable connectivity, precise data acquisition and robust security, our medical solutions enhance healthcare applications such as medical devices, diagnostics and patient monitoring systems