Microchip Adds the LX-820 Quartz Oscillator to its L-Series Timing Portfolio Developed for Low Earth Orbit Applications

What happened: Microchip Technology (Nasdaq: MCHP) launched the LX-820 Radiation-Tolerant Quartz Oscillator, expanding its L-Series timing portfolio for Low Earth Orbit and other space applications. Key numbers: Radiation tolerance up to 50 krad; SEL testing to 40 MeV·cm²/mg; ±100 ppm performance; 3.2 mm × 2.5 mm package; -55°C to 125°C range; CMOS 1.25 MHz to 135 MHz; LVDS 100 MHz to 250 MHz; lead times under 20 Why it matters: The L-Series is positioned between COTS and traditional space-grade parts, aimed at easing supply chain constraints and budget pressure for satellite developers. Market: +1.7% today ($77.15), +19.9% YTD, 1.0x vol — as of 13:15 UTC

Microchip expands L-Series timing portfolio with LX-820 oscillator for low Earth orbit applications.

Microchip expands L-Series timing portfolio with LX-820 oscillator for low Earth orbit applications. — impact context not separately stored; see What changed.