Development Tools Quick Guide to Microchip Development Tools www.microchip.
MPLAB®X IDE and Software Tools Introduction Features 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.
Microchip MPLAB XC Compilers MPLAB XC Compilers MPLAB® XC8 MPLAB XC16 PIC10/12/16/18 PIC24 and dsPIC® DSCs MPLAB XC32/XC32++ PIC32 Optimizations Features 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.
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.
In-Circuit Emulators and Debuggers In-Circuit Emulators and Debuggers PICkit™ 3 MPLAB® ICD 3 MPLAB REAL ICE™ In-Circuit Emulator USB Speed Full Only High and Full High and Full USB Driver HID Microchip Microchip Feature USB Powered Yes Yes Yes Programmable Vpp Yes Yes Yes Power to Target Yes Yes No Programmable Vdd Vdd Drain from Target Over Voltage/Current Protection Emulation Support Breakpoints Yes Yes Yes 20 mA < 1 mA < 1 mA Yes, SW Yes, HW Yes, HW Full Speed Full Spee
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.
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.
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.
Application-Specific Development Tools eXtreme Low Power Graphics and LCD 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.
Application-Specific Development Tools LCD Explorer Development Board (DM240314) F1 LV Evaluation Platform (DM164130-5) 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.
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.
Application-Specific Development Tools USB Wi-Fi PIC32 I/O Expansion Board (DM320002) This I/O expansion board provides PIC32 starter board (DM320001, DM320003) users with full access to MCU signals, JTAG debugging, ICSP development and connection of PICtail Plus daughter cards. PICDEM FS USB Demonstration Kit (DM163025-1) The PICDEM FS USB Demonstration Kit is designed as an easy-to-use evaluation platform for Microchip's PIC18F2X/4XK50 family of USB MCUs.
Analog Development Tools Analog-to-Digital Converters CAN and LIN Interface Products MCP3911 ADC Evaluation Board for 16-bit MCUs (ADM00398) MCP2515 PICtail Plus Daughter Board (MCP2515DM-PTPLS) The MCP3911 ADC Evaluation Board for 16-Bit MCUs system provides the ability to evaluate the performance of the MCP3911 dual-channel ADC.
Analog Development Tools Digital-to-Analog Converters Operational Amplifiers MCP4725 SOT-23-6 Evaluation Board (MCP4725EV) MCP6H04 Evaluation Board Instrumentation Amplifier (ADM00375) The MCP4725 SOT-23-6 Evaluation Board is a quick and easy evaluation tool for the MCP4725 12-bit DAC device. It works with Microchip's popular PICkit Serial Analyzer or independently with the customer's applications board. The PICkit Serial Analzyer is sold separately.
Analog Development Tools Power Management USB Peripherals MCP19111 Evaluation Board (ADM00397) MCP2210 Evaluation Kit (ADM00421) The MCP19111 Evaluation Board demonstrates how the MCP19111 device operates in a synchronous buck topology over a wide input voltage and load range. Nearly all operational and control system parameters are programmable by utilizing the integrated PIC microcontroller core.
Support Training Microchip is committed to supporting its customers in developing products faster and more efficiently. We maintain a worldwide network of field applications engineers and technical support ready to provide product and system assistance. In addition, the following service areas are available at www.microchip.com: ■■ Support link provides a way to get questions answered fast: http://support.microchip.com ■■ Sample link offers evaluation samples of any Microchip device: http://sample.
