# Microchip acquires radiation-hardened chip maker VORAGO > Financial terms were not disclosed; the deal adds radiation-hardened controllers to Microchip’s aerospace, defense and space portfolio. - Canonical URL: https://newsverum.com/en/news/microchip-acquires-vorago-radiation-hardened-chips - Publisher: Newsverum - Section: Technology - Country: United States - Published: 2026-10-11T15:19:59+00:00 - Updated: 2026-10-11T15:19:59+00:00 - Event / data period: 2026-10-09 - Other editions: [Türkçe](https://newsverum.com/tr/news/microchip-acquires-vorago-radiation-hardened-chips.md), [العربية](https://newsverum.com/ar/news/microchip-acquires-vorago-radiation-hardened-chips.md), [Français](https://newsverum.com/fr/news/microchip-acquires-vorago-radiation-hardened-chips.md), [Español](https://newsverum.com/es/news/microchip-acquires-vorago-radiation-hardened-chips.md), [Deutsch](https://newsverum.com/de/news/microchip-acquires-vorago-radiation-hardened-chips.md), [Português](https://newsverum.com/pt/news/microchip-acquires-vorago-radiation-hardened-chips.md) Microchip Technology said on October 9 that it had acquired Austin-based VORAGO Technologies. VORAGO develops microcontrollers and microprocessors designed for high-radiation and extreme-temperature environments; the companies did not disclose the transaction’s financial terms. The acquisition adds VORAGO’s radiation-hardened chip family and patented HARDSIL process technology to Microchip’s aerospace, defense and space lines. Microchip said it does not expect the deal to be material to its consolidated financial results; no purchase price was given. ## Data ### Source data Financial terms were not disclosed; the deal adds radiation-hardened controllers to Microchip’s aerospace, defense and space portfolio. Methodology: Values retain the period and scope stated by the source; no additional conversion or estimate is introduced. | date | label | description | status | |---|---|---|---| | 2026-10-09 | Microchip acquires radiation-hardened chip maker VORAGO | The company or agency announced the event in its release; this record does not treat a proposal or demonstration as an operating result. | occurred | Sources: · Download data: [JSON](https://newsverum.com/api/v1/articles/microchip-acquires-vorago-radiation-hardened-chips/data/source-reported-data?lang=en&format=json) · [CSV](https://newsverum.com/api/v1/articles/microchip-acquires-vorago-radiation-hardened-chips/data/source-reported-data?lang=en&format=csv) ## Sources - [Microchip Technology]() (Source checked: 2026-10-11; Published: 2026-10-09) --- Cite the canonical URL above. [Editorial standards and corrections](https://newsverum.com/en/editorial)