AVR-Chat

> "Microchip has a proven reputation for enabling low-risk product 
> development, lower total system cost, faster time to market and 
> outstanding customer service for thousands of diverse customer 
> applications worldwide spanning the automotive, communications, 
> computing, consumer and industrial control markets. We expect to 
> apply these same strengths to Atmel's business while continuing 
> to deliver their full range of microcontrollers, and intend to 
> make the integration process as seamless as possible for you."

I read "... a proven reputation for enabling low-risk product 
development" to mean no more new, interesting niche parts like 
the 32-bit AVR's unless someone like GM or IBM asks for it. 
Further, I would expect the current wide range of parts to be 
trimmed down with all but the ten top selling parts vanishing 
within six months. Very sad.

It sounds like Microchip can't stand the competition so they've
teamed up with the takeover gorilla, ON Semi, to eliminate it.

HOLY SHIT indeed!

Bruce