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Updated 14 Apr 2025
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A Principal Engineer was asked 11mo ago
Q. What are the differences between Functional components and Class components in React, and what are their use cases?
Ans. 

Functional components are simpler and more lightweight, while class components have additional features like state and lifecycle methods.

  • Functional components are just plain JavaScript functions that accept props as arguments and return React elements.

  • Class components are ES6 classes that extend from React.Component and can have state and lifecycle methods.

  • Functional components are easier to read, write, and test,...

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A Principal Engineer was asked 11mo ago
Q. What is Redux?
Ans. 

Redux is a predictable state container for JavaScript apps.

  • Redux is commonly used with React to manage the state of an application.

  • It helps in maintaining a single source of truth for the state of the application.

  • Actions are dispatched to update the state in a predictable way.

  • Reducers specify how the state changes in response to actions.

  • Selectors can be used to efficiently extract specific pieces of state.

  • Middlewa...

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A Dft Design Engineer was asked
Q. What are the basics of DFT?
Ans. 

DFT (Design for Testability) is a method used in electronics design to ensure that the product can be easily tested during manufacturing.

  • DFT involves designing the product in a way that makes it easy to test for faults or defects.

  • Techniques used in DFT include adding test points, scan chains, and built-in self-test features.

  • DFT helps reduce the time and cost of testing during manufacturing.

  • Example: Adding scan cha...

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A Dft Design Engineer was asked
Q. Write Verilog code.
Ans. 

Verilog code for Dft Design Engineer

  • Use Verilog syntax to describe digital circuits

  • Include modules, inputs, outputs, and logic gates in the code

  • Ensure proper indentation and formatting for readability

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A Software Engineer2 was asked
Q. Can you tell me about your educational background?
Ans. 

I have a strong educational background in computer science, focusing on software engineering principles and practices.

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science from XYZ University, where I learned programming languages like Java and Python.

  • Completed a software engineering bootcamp that emphasized agile methodologies and team collaboration.

  • Participated in various coding competitions and hackathons, enhancing my problem...

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A Software Engineer was asked
Q. Explain the CSS box model.
Ans. 

CSS box model is a fundamental concept in web design, defining the structure and layout of elements on a webpage.

  • The box model consists of content, padding, border, and margin around an element.

  • Content area is where text and images are displayed.

  • Padding is the space between the content and the border.

  • Border is the line that goes around the padding and content.

  • Margin is the space outside the border, separating the ...

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A Software Engineer was asked
Q. Write a Java program to check if a given string is a palindrome.
Ans. 

A code to check whether a given string is a palindrome or not in Java.

  • Convert the string to lowercase to ignore case sensitivity.

  • Use two pointers, one starting from the beginning and the other from the end of the string.

  • Compare the characters at the two pointers and move them towards the center until they meet or cross each other.

  • If at any point the characters don't match, return false.

  • If the pointers meet or cros...

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A Devops Engineer was asked
Q. What is the difference between Docker ADD and Docker COPY?
Ans. 

Docker ADD copies files from URL or local build context, while Docker COPY copies files from local build context only.

  • ADD can copy files from a URL, while COPY cannot.

  • ADD can extract tar files, while COPY cannot.

  • COPY is preferred over ADD for copying local files.

  • ADD can change the ownership of files, while COPY cannot.

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A Senior Systems Engineer was asked
Q. Given an integer, how would you determine if it is a power of 2?
Ans. 

Check if a number is a power of 2.

  • A number is a power of 2 if it is greater than 0 and has only one bit set to 1.

  • Use bitwise operations to check if the number is a power of 2.

  • For example, 4 (100 in binary) is a power of 2, while 6 (110 in binary) is not.

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A Devops Engineer was asked
Q. What is kubernetes? explain the architecture?
Ans. 

Kubernetes is an open-source container orchestration platform that automates deployment, scaling, and management of containerized applications.

  • Kubernetes is used to manage containerized applications across multiple hosts.

  • It provides a platform for automating deployment, scaling, and operations of application containers.

  • Kubernetes architecture consists of a master node and worker nodes.

  • The master node manages the c...

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Microchip Technology Interview Experiences

34 interviews found

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

Technical plus aptitude based on domain you choose( pre placemt talks)

Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Communication theory , aptitude, electronics basics for firmware domain(screening)
  • Q2. Coding related questions
Round 3 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Circuits related practical questions
Round 4 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. General things only
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
-

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Jun 2024. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Technical 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. Difference between Functional components and Class components in React and use case
  • Ans. 

    Functional components are simpler and more lightweight, while class components have additional features like state and lifecycle methods.

    • Functional components are just plain JavaScript functions that accept props as arguments and return React elements.

    • Class components are ES6 classes that extend from React.Component and can have state and lifecycle methods.

    • Functional components are easier to read, write, and test, maki...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. What is Redux ?
  • Ans. 

    Redux is a predictable state container for JavaScript apps.

    • Redux is commonly used with React to manage the state of an application.

    • It helps in maintaining a single source of truth for the state of the application.

    • Actions are dispatched to update the state in a predictable way.

    • Reducers specify how the state changes in response to actions.

    • Selectors can be used to efficiently extract specific pieces of state.

    • Middleware ca...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. Asked to develop Simple Increment/Decrement Application and develop ToDo List
Round 2 - Assignment 

Asked to develop application based on requirements given.

Skills evaluated in this interview

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via Referral and was interviewed in Sep 2024. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Coding Test 

C live in meet in google meet

Round 2 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. What is your name
  • Ans. 

    My name is John Smith.

    • My first name is John

    • My last name is Smith

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Rate yourself in your skills in resume
  • Ans. 

    I rate myself as highly skilled in the technical areas listed on my resume.

    • I have extensive experience in programming languages such as Java, Python, and C++

    • I have completed multiple projects showcasing my problem-solving abilities

    • I have received positive feedback from previous internships and projects

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Prepare well

Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 31 Jan 2024

Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed in Dec 2023. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

Simple apptitute ques and some of technical ques on c language

Round 2 - Technical 

(6 Questions)

  • Q1. Interview based on digital electronics,c language and project
  • Q2. No of nand gates required for XOR gate
  • Q3. Set nth bit in c language
  • Q4. Draw not gate using mux
  • Q5. Sop/pos to derive Boolean expression using truth table
  • Q6. Half adder and full adder

Skills evaluated in this interview

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Company Website and was interviewed in Jan 2024. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Questions about memory segments and compiler optimisations
  • Q2. Question about controller architecture
Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Question about memory allocation of variables from a code snippet
Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed in Jan 2024. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Basics of analog , digital and vlsi
  • Q2. On face to face interview, they asked me abt my projects , digital, little analog , vlsi ( verilog), microcontrollers and c programming

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Prepare well on your basics

Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 16 Jan 2025

Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via LinkedIn and was interviewed before Jan 2024. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

50 questions (MCQ) related to embedded system, fairly easy

Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. 1) Communication protocol 2) Endianness
Round 3 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Why you wanna join the company
  • Ans. 

    I am excited about the company's innovative technology and collaborative work environment.

    • Impressed by the company's cutting-edge technology and products

    • Excited about the opportunity to work in a collaborative team environment

    • Interested in the company's commitment to employee growth and development

  • Answered by AI
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
4-6 weeks
Result
No response

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed in Jan 2024. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

Mcq questions based on aptitude(a bit ) and digital design, VLSI, Clock related questions

Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Had 4 technical interview rounds, Face-to face in Microchip Office 1st round - digital electronics based + coding(verilog or Vhdl) 2nd round - analog, microcontrollers, Digital electronics based questions ...
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

Aptitude test duration - 30min , moderate level difficulty

Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. What do you know about MCU and microprocessors
  • Ans. 

    MCU stands for microcontroller unit, a small computer on a single integrated circuit. Microprocessors are general-purpose CPUs used in computers.

    • MCUs are typically used in embedded systems for specific tasks like controlling devices or appliances.

    • Microprocessors are used in general-purpose computing devices like laptops and smartphones.

    • Examples of MCUs include Arduino boards and Raspberry Pi.

    • Examples of microprocessors...

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - prepare well in all the aspects of job role and what are the products of the company and always prepare for more than asked in the JD.
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed before Sep 2023. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

1st round is combination of aptitude and technical mcqs

Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Tell me about ur projects
  • Ans. 

    I have worked on various projects including a web-based inventory management system and a mobile app for tracking fitness goals.

    • Developed a web-based inventory management system using React and Node.js

    • Created a mobile app for tracking fitness goals using Flutter

    • Collaborated with a team to implement new features and fix bugs in existing projects

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Tell me about two sum code in python
  • Ans. 

    Two sum code in Python finds two numbers in an array that add up to a specific target.

    • Use a dictionary to store the difference between the target and each element in the array.

    • Iterate through the array and check if the current element's complement is in the dictionary.

    • Return the indices of the two numbers that add up to the target.

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Topics to prepare for Microchip Technology Software Developer interview:
  • DBMS
  • OOPS
  • Data Structures
  • Python

Skills evaluated in this interview

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Microchip Technology Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in Microchip Technology interview?
Microchip Technology interview process usually has 2-3 rounds. The most common rounds in the Microchip Technology interview process are Technical, Aptitude Test and HR.
How to prepare for Microchip Technology interview?
Go through your CV in detail and study all the technologies mentioned in your CV. Prepare at least two technologies or languages in depth if you are appearing for a technical interview at Microchip Technology. The most common topics and skills that interviewers at Microchip Technology expect are Perl, Python, VHDL, Microchip and FPGA.
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How long is the Microchip Technology interview process?

The duration of Microchip Technology interview process can vary, but typically it takes about less than 2 weeks to complete.

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Less than 2 weeks 38%
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