MPLAB®X IDE

MPLAB®X IDE is the free integrated development

environment from Microchip Technology. Equipped with

a powerful and functional set of features, this IDE is the

next generation foundation of integrated toolset for the

development of embedded applications on Microchip’s

PIC®microcontrollers and dsPIC®digital signal controllers.

MPLAB X IDE is a single, unified graphical user interface

for Microchip and third party software and hardware

development tools that runs on Windows, Linux and Mac

OS X. Based on the NetBeans IDE, MPLAB X IDE is a whole

new IDE with a host of free software components and

plug-ins for high-performance application development and

super-charged debugging customized to your liking. Moving

between tools, and upgrading from software simulators

to hardware debugging and programming tools, is simple

with this IDE’s seamless user interface for all your favorite

Microchip tools.

With complete project management, visual call graphs, a

configurable watch window and a feature-rich editor that

includes code-completion and context menus, MPLAB X

IDE is flexible and friendly enough for new users. And with

the ability to support multiple tools on multiple projects

with simultaneous debugging, MPLAB X IDE is also fully

equipped for the needs of experienced users.

Integrated Development Environment and Software Tools

Other Features

Feature-Rich Editor

hints as you type

User-Friendly, Customizable Interface

windows, window placement, etc.

Navigation Features

•    Go to file, Go to type, Go to symbol, Go to header,

Go to declaration

•    e.g.

//TODO, //FIXME

•    Multiple projects

•    Multiple tools

•    Multiple configurations

•    Simultaneous debugging sessions

File History and Bug Tracking

•    NetBean plug-ins for revision control systems

also available

•    Integrated with editor for ease-of-navigation issues