Development Tools Quick Guide to Microchip Development Tools

MPLAB®X IDE and Software Tools Introduction Microchip produces approximately 900 different development tools, of which only a selection are featured in this document. For the full listing of Microchip's development tools, please visit the online Development Tool Selector at www.microchip.com/dts, or visit our application sites on www.microchip.com. Feature-Rich Editor MPLAB X IDE MPLAB X IDE is the latest generation of Microchip’s free integrated development environment. Incorporating a powerful and highly functional set of features, it allows you to easily develop applications for Microchip’s...

Microchip MPLAB XC Compilers MPLAB XC Compilers MPLAB® XC8 MPLAB XC Compilers produce highly optimized code. The PRO edition has the most features and produces the best code optimization. A low-cost option of the compiler is also available as the Standard Edition. MPLAB XC licenses are also available as Free editions and have the option of a 60-day PRO evaluation trial. Microchip now offers Free and PRO Editions of the MPLAB XC32++ Compiler, which adds the flexibilty to develop and reuse C++ projects and components. The Free editions support all devices and commands of the PRO edition. They have...

In-Circuit Emulators and Debuggers Microchip offers three universal debuggers. They share design platforms, support all microcontroller and DSC families, are USB-powered and fully integrated with MPLAB X IDE. MPLAB ICD 3 offers debugging and hardware features sufficient for the needs of most users. PICkit™ 3 Debugger/Programmer is the economical choice for basic debugging functions. MPLAB REAL ICE™ In-Circuit Emulator offers advanced features—like data capture, trace, logic triggers and high-speed debugging up to 10 feet—usually available only on expensive and high-end emulators. Both MPLAB REAL...

In-Circuit Emulators and Debuggers In-Circuit Emulators and Debuggers PICkit™ 3 MPLAB REAL ICE™ In-Circuit Emulator Full Only Programmable Vdd Vdd Drain from Target Over Voltage/Current Protection Emulation Support Breakpoints Full Speed Full Speed Full Speed Trace, Native Trace, Other (SPI, PORT, Inst) Data Capture Logic/Probe Triggers High Speed Performance PAK (LVDS) Production Programmer Software Breakpoints Program Memory Image Size Third Party Tools Microchip also offers a great collection of tools from third party vendors. These tools are carefully selected to offer good value and unique...

Getting Started Starter Kits Starter Kits are complete, affordable, turnkey solutions consisting of hardware and software sufficient for exploring specific applications or the features of the device family they represent. Most kits include an on-board or separate debugger and tutorials. To get started, simply install and start MPLAB X IDE, connect the hardware and step through the easy-to-follow tutorials. F1 Evaluation Kit (DV164132) The F1 Evaluation Kit is a demonstration/ development tool for Enhanced Mid-Range PIC microcontrollers (PIC12F1XXX/ PIC16F1XXX) and includes the PICkit 3 for quick...

Getting Started PIC32 Ethernet Starter Kit (DM320004) MPLAB Starter Kit for Digital Power (DM330017) The PIC32 Ethernet Starter Kit provides the easiest and lowest cost method to experience 10/100 Ethernet development with PIC32. Combined with Microchip's free TCP/IP software, your project will be running in no time. The PIC32 has an available CAN2.0b peripheral and USB host/device/OTG. The MPLAB Starter Kit for Digital Power allows the user to easily explore the capabilities and features of the dsPIC33F GS Digital Power Conversion family. It is a digitally controlled power supply board that...

Application-Specific Development Tools Audio Audio Development Board for PIC32 (DM320011) The audio development board for PIC32 provides developers with a flexible platform for 24-bit audio record and playback, USB digital audio, MP3 decode and sample rate conversion. Key features include PIC32MX795F512, 24-bit Wolfson codec, USB Type A interface, on-board microphone, headphone out and line in, high-quality 2" color LCD and MFi Dock Edge connector. PIC32 USB Digital Audio Accessory Board (DM320014) The PIC32 USB Digital Audio Accessory Board showcases a 16/24-bit quality digital stereo audio...

Application-Specific Development Tools eXtreme Low Power nanoWatt XLP 16-bit Development Board (DM240311) Remote Control Demo Board (DM240315-2) This development board provides a low-cost, highly configurable development system for Microchip's line of extreme low power 16-bit PIC24F microcontrollers featuring sleep currents down to 20 nA. The board supports development on PIC24F16KA102, PIC24FJ64GA102 and PIC24F64GB002 families of MCUs. This board can be powered by more than five sources including batteries and energy harvesting modules and supports a variety of common components that can be...

Application-Specific Development Tools LCD Explorer Development Board (DM240314) The LCD Explorer Development Board supports Microchip's 100-pin microcontrollers with ×8 common segment LCD drivers. The LCD Explorer provides an ideal platform for a customer to evaluate an MCU with a common LCD driver on a 38 segment ×8 common LCD display. PICtail Plus connections allow a customer to evaluate the selected MCU in a complex system by adding Microchip's PICtail Plus daughter boards. The F1 Low Voltage Evaluation Platform is a development tool for Enhanced Mid-range PIC microcontrollers (PIC12F1XXX/PIC16F1XXX)....

Application-Specific Development Tools dsPICDEM MCSM Development Board (DM330022) This development board is intended for low-voltage (up to 80 volts at 3 amps) 2-phase uni-polar or bi-polar stepper motor (4, 6 or 8 wire) applications. It provides a low-cost system for users to evaluate and develop applications using dsPIC33F motor control DSCs via a Plug-In Module (PIM) or 28-pin SOIC socket. A USB serial interface for RTDM is provided. Feedback support includes current and voltage. Demo software to run motors in open-loop or closed-loop with full or variable micro-stepping is provided. A DMCI/RTDM...