EX-23.1
Published on May 23, 2005
Exhibit 23.1
CONSENT OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP, INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
We consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statements (Form S-8 Nos. 33-59686, 3380072, 33-81690, 33-83196, 333-872, 333-40791, 333-67215, 333-93571, 333-51322, 333-53876, 333-73506, 333-96791, 333-99655, 333-101696, 333-103764, 333-109486 and 333-119939) of Microchip Technology Incorporated of our reports dated May 17, 2005 with respect to the consolidated financial statements of Microchip Technology Incorporated, Microchip Technology Incorporated managements assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting, and the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting of Microchip Technology Incorporated, included in this Annual Report (Form 10-K) for the year ended March 31, 2005.
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Phoenix, Arizona
May 20, 2005