2.1.3 MPLAB® X IDE Device Family Packs

Microchip MPLAB® X IDE requires specific information to support devices and tools. This information is contained in versioned packs. For the PIC18F16Q40 Curiosity Nano, board MPLAB® X version 5.40 with device family pack “PIC18F-Q_DFP” version 1.8 and tool pack “nEDBG_TP” version 1.4 or newer are required. For more information on packs and how to upgrade them, refer to the MPLAB® X IDE User’s guide - Work with Device Packs.