CHANDLER, Ariz., July 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As industrial environments become more automated and connected, demand for Power over Ethernet is rising to enable industrial applications by delivering reliable power and data over a single cable, simplifying deployment and scalability. To offer an industrial-grade solution, Microchip Technology (Nasdaq: MCHP) has extended its broad range of single- and multi-port PoE solutions to include its PD-9601GCI Midspan, designed to meet the IEEE 802.3bt standard for industrial applications and their challenging environments.