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Smart, Connected, and Secure 3 As the world continues to become more interconnected, secure connections are becoming a universal need for all embedded applications. Whether they're connecting to other systems, a smartphone, or the cloud, these applications now require security to provide IP, brand, and revenue protection—all of which are critically important in an era where hackers are prevalent and competition is fierce. Microchip Technology is well-positioned as the leader in providing total electronic system solutions for smart, connected, and secure designs. Connecting and protecting embedded applications and designs comes by leveraging our microcontrollers, mixed-signal, analog, and Flash-IP solutions. Our complete product offering makes development easier for our customers, getting them to production faster and speeding up their revenue stream. Smart processing is easily handled by selecting the right level of intelligence from our broad portfolio of 8-, 16- and 32-bit microcontrollers (MCUs), digital signal controllers (DSCs), and microprocessors (MPUs). Adding connectivity is easy as our MCUs and MPUs are designed to be compatible with our wired and wireless devices in order to achieve robust, reliable, high-speed connectivity and improved mobility, convenience, and enhanced user experiences. Customers can avoid getting stuck in the complex world of communication regulations by designing with certified wired and wireless connectivity modules. State-of-the-art security solutions are obtained by way of our secure encryption and trusted execution environments, allowing customers to find the security implementations that meet their unique needs with Microchip's wide range of hardware and software- based solutions. Microchip provides ready-to-use software and tools along with partnerships with the largest cloud computing companies and world-class support to help customers successfully design. Be Smart! Connect with Microchip! Secure your embedded applications designs! | 3 | FOREWORD