Spirit Electronics Named Authorized Microchip Distributor for Defense and Aerospace

Partnership expands access to high-reliability semiconductors for critical programs

Apr. 14, 2026 at 5:15pm

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Spirit Electronics, a vertically integrated electronics design and manufacturing solutions provider serving the military and aerospace markets, has been designated as an authorized distributor for Microchip Technology's portfolio of high-reliability semiconductors. This partnership enables Spirit to provide defense and aerospace customers with direct access to Microchip's full semiconductor lineup through a certified, secure channel aligned with DFARS requirements and best practices in supply chain assurance.

Why it matters

This distributor partnership enhances Spirit's ability to support customers across the entire component lifecycle, from design qualification and prototyping through production and long-term sustainment. It also helps mitigate supply chain fragmentation and accelerates program execution for high-reliability and mission-critical applications.

The details

As an authorized franchised Microchip distributor and value-added reseller, Spirit Electronics will provide defense and aerospace customers with direct access to Microchip's full semiconductor portfolio, including Radiation-Tolerant (RT) and Radiation-Hardened (RH) MCUs, MPUs, FPGAs, Ethernet PHYs, power devices, RF products, timing solutions, and discrete components. This unified approach combines Spirit's vertically integrated manufacturing and design services with Microchip's innovative semiconductor solutions.

  • Spirit Electronics was designated as an authorized Microchip distributor on April 14, 2026.

The players

Spirit Electronics

A vertically integrated electronics design and manufacturing solutions provider serving the military and aerospace markets, headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona.

Microchip Technology

A broadline supplier of semiconductors committed to making innovative design easier through total system solutions, with a portfolio of high-reliability products designed for aerospace and defense applications.

Leon Gross

Corporate vice president of Microchip's aerospace and defense business unit.

Marti McCurdy

CEO of Spirit Electronics.

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What they’re saying

“Working with Spirit Electronics, a value-added distributor designated as a Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB), enables U.S. aerospace and defense customers to access Microchip's product portfolio through a trusted channel.”

— Leon Gross, Corporate vice president of Microchip's aerospace and defense business unit

“Becoming an authorized Microchip distributor reflects our commitment to providing customers with comprehensive, end-to-end solutions for mission-critical systems.”

— Marti McCurdy, CEO of Spirit Electronics

What’s next

The partnership between Spirit Electronics and Microchip Technology is expected to provide defense and aerospace customers with increased access to high-reliability semiconductor solutions through a secure, certified distribution channel.

The takeaway

This distributor agreement strengthens Spirit Electronics' position as a vertically integrated provider of design, manufacturing, and supply chain solutions for the military and aerospace industries, while also expanding Microchip's reach in the high-reliability semiconductor market.