Microchip Increases Manufacturing Capacity of its Hydrogen Masers

CHANDLER, Ariz., April 27, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- A hydrogen maser is an atomic clock that uses properties of hydrogen atoms to emit precise microwave frequencies for highly stable and precise timekeeping. Hydrogen masers are deployed globally and actively contribute to Coordinated Universal Time (UTC), the global standard for the time of day, synchronizing critical applications such as power grids, cell phone networks and satellite communications. The demand for hydrogen masers is on the rise as nations rely on independent timescale systems to protect their infrastructure from disruptions and outages. To meet the growing demand for hydrogen masers, Microchip Technology (NASDAQ: MCHP ) today announces it opened a new facility in Tuscaloosa, Ala., that will focus on manufacturing of its MHM-2020 Active Hydrogen Maser to increase production and reduce lead times. Microchip's MHM-2020 Active Hydrogen Maser is designed for applications requiring extreme frequency stability and low phase noise. These applications include scientific research, national timekeeping services, radio astronomy, deep space tracking networks and GNSS/GPS ground stations. The MHM-2020 Active Hydrogen Maser is engineered to offer 1 picosecond synchronization for precise calibration to GNSS, with a demonstrated lifetime of greater than 20 years of continuous operation and minimal maintenance. The new Tuscaloosa facility expands manufacturing of Microchip's time and synchronization portfolio, including the MHM-2020 Active Hydrogen Maser, Auxiliary Output GeneratorTM (AOG-110) and ultra-high-performance ... Full story available on Benzinga.com