5.5.1 Requirements for Trace

The following is required to use trace for PIC 8-bit devices and dsPIC DSC devices:

• MPLAB X IDE.
• MPLAB XC8 C compiler or MPLAB XC-DSC C compiler.
• A target board with debug and trace connections to a device that supports trace.
• 3.3.5 PIC MCUs - ICSP Adapter Board OR a target board with a connector to the high-speed 40-pin ribbon cable.

The following are limitations of trace:

• In-line assembly code (assembly code within C code) cannot be traced.
• For additional limitations by device, see Help > Online Help Contents > Hardware Tool Reference > Limitations.
• For additional limitations by trace type, see 5.5.3 Trace Methods.