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Microchip Releases Custom Firmware For NVIDIA DGX Spark For Its MEC1723 Embedded Controllers
Solution delivers secure boot, power management and system control for complex computingCHANDLER, Ariz., Jan. 08, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Microchip Technology (Nasdaq: MCHP) has announced the release of custom-designed firmware for its MEC1723 Embedded Controller (EC), specifically tailored to support NVIDIA DGX Spark personal AI supercomputers. The software is designed to optimize the MEC1723 EC’s capabilities for system management of AI workloads on the NVIDIA DGX platform. By focusing on fir
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