MPLAB XC16 Compiler
A C compiler for building firmware for Microchip’s 16-bit PIC microcontrollers.
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About MPLAB XC16 Compiler
MPLAB XC16 is Microchip’s C compiler for its 16-bit PIC microcontrollers. It is supported in integrated development environments including MPLAB X IDE and Visual Studio Code via MPLAB for VS Code.
The compiler is available as a free download with optimization features. The supplied distribution metadata identifies macOS support.
Strengths
- Compiles C for all 16-bit PIC microcontrollers
- Optimization features are available without cost
- Works with MPLAB X IDE and Visual Studio Code
Limitations
- Targets 16-bit PIC microcontrollers
Details
- Pricing
- FreeAvailable as a free download, including previously paid optimization features.
- License
- Proprietary
- Developer
- Microchip Technology
- Platforms
- macOS
- How it runs
- Downloadable app
- Best suited for
- Developers building firmware for Microchip 16-bit PIC microcontrollers
- Categories
- Developer tools
- Last verified
- Added
- Provenance
- Selected from the Homebrew cask