Microsemi controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2018
Pre-acquisition discounting and spending concerns
After closing the acquisition, Microchip reported concerns that Microsemi had shipped large distributor orders at discounted prices before the transaction and had a culture of excessive extravagance.
2012
ProASIC3 factory-key security controversy
Researchers reported a differential-power-analysis technique that could extract an undocumented factory encryption key from ProASIC3 devices. Microsemi denied that the feature represented an intentional backdoor but acknowledged a factory passcode used for testing and stated that the issue reflected a broader risk to FPGA manufacturers.
2009
James Peterson academic-credential controversy
A report questioned academic degrees listed in James Peterson's biographical materials and regulatory-related filings. After an independent investigation, Microsemi said he had not earned the claimed degrees. Peterson paid a fine to the company and forfeited his 2008 bonus.