2.1 Development Tools Ecosystem and MPLAB X IDE
The Development Tools Ecosystem consists of software and hardware tools designed to help you move from product concept through release. MPLAB X IDE can work with the different tools in all the stages to provide a total system solution.
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Ecosystem Tool | MPLAB X IDE Connection | Extra features with license? |
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Discover | ||
MPLAB Discover | Access from icon ![]() |
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Configure | ||
MPLAB Code Configurator | Install MCC plugin. Enable from icon ![]() |
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MPLAB Harmony | Available under MCC Content Manager. | |
Develop | ||
MPLAB Device Blocks for Simulink | Download and open a project. | |
MPLAB PowerSmart Development Suite | MPLAB X IDE is part of this development suite of tools | |
MPLAB Xpress | Download and open a project. | |
MPLAB XC C Compilers | Use Built-in support. | yes |
MPLAB MINDI Analog Simulator | Add to digital simulation by using MPLAB MINDI. | |
Microchip Studio for AVR/SAM | Import a Studio project. | |
CI/CD | Use Built-in CI/CD Wizard | |
GNU C Compilers (GCC) | Use Built-in support. | |
MPLAB motorBench Development Suite | MPLAB X IDE is part of this development suite of tools | |
Debug | ||
Evaluation Boards | Use Built-in support. | |
MPLAB Debuggers | Use Built-in support. | |
MPLAB Data Visualizer | Use Built-in support. Enable from icon ![]() |
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Qualify | ||
MPLAB XC C Compilers (TUV SUD) | Use Built-in support. | yes |
MPLAB Analysis Tool Suite | Use Built-in support. Enable from | .yes |
Production | ||
Third-Party Programmers | Get more programming features by using 3rd party programmers. | |
MPLAB IPE | MPLAB IPE installed with MPLAB X IDE. |