MPLAB® XC Compiler

Microchip's MPLAB XC C Compilers provide a comprehensive solution for a project’s software development and is offered in free, unrestricted-use downloads. Optimizations found on MPLAB® XC C Compilers provide code size reductions and speed enhancements that benefit design projects. For designs where advanced optimizations, offering the maximum code size reductions and best performance, PRO licenses are available. The MPLAB XC C Compiler contains a free, 60-day trial of a PRO license for evaluation when activated. Need to optimize your code size reduction or get better speed from your project’s software? PRO licenses are available to unlock the full potential of the MPLAB XC C compiler’s advanced-level optimizations.

The ARM GNU Toolchain is also available as part of Atmel Studio and supports AVR and SAM MCU/MPU products. The toolchain is a collection of tools/libraries used to create applications for AVR microcontrollers. This collection includes compiler, assembler, linker, and Standard C and math libraries. Most of these tools are based on efforts from GNU (www.gnu.org), and some are developed by Microchip. For more information please refer to the release notes. Only those users who wish to run the Microchip AVR GNU Toolchain as standalone tools from the command line need to download and install this package. Two sets of OS downloads are available, one for Windows and one for Linux. Third Party compilers from ARM Keil support AVR and SAM products as well.