Getting Started
MPLAB Blockset Installation
Software Requirements Supported Operating Systems: Windows and Linux Component Requirements 1. MATLAB/Simulink MathWorks Required: • MATLAB R2018b to …
Read more →Your First Model — LED Blink
This step-by-step tutorial walks you through creating your first MPLAB Blockset project — a simple LED blink application that runs on a Microchip …
Read more →Quick Start Guide
This guide will walk you through creating your first MCHP Blockset project in 10 minutes. Step 1: Open Simulink Library Browser Launch MATLAB Type …
Read more →MCHP Blockset Overview
Overview The MCHP Blockset enables Model-Based Design for Microchip microcontrollers, providing a comprehensive library of peripheral blocks for …
Read more →Board Templates
Overview Board templates provide pre-configured Simulink models optimized for popular Microchip development boards. These templates include: …
Read more →Motor Control Examples
⚠️ Third-Party Educational Content The motor control examples and algorithms presented in this guide are provided by the ctrl-elec project, an …
Read more →Scheduler & Multitasking
The MPLAB Device Blocks for Simulink includes a sophisticated scheduler that enables efficient execution of multi-rate Simulink models on …
Read more →External Mode & PIL Testing
The MPLAB Device Blocks for Simulink provides two powerful tools for testing and validating embedded algorithms: External Mode: Real-time parameter …
Read more →Data Visualization with PIC GUI
Overview PIC GUI is a lightweight data-visualisation tool for monitoring variables from an embedded application in real time. It streams data over …
Read more →Supported Devices
The MCHP Blockset supports a wide range of Microchip microcontrollers and digital signal controllers across multiple families. dsPIC33A Family (32-bit …
Read more →Welcome to the MPLAB Blockset (MPLAB Device Blocks for Simulink)! This section provides everything you need to get started with model-based design for Microchip microcontrollers.
Quick Navigation
🚀 New Users Start Here
- Installation - software and hardware requirements, setup, board templates, MATLAB commands.
- Overview - Understand the blockset architecture and workflow.
- Quick Start Guide - Your first model in 10 minutes.
- Your First Model — LED Blink - Step-by-step tutorial from zero to hardware.
📚 Learning Resources
- Board Templates - Pre-configured examples for popular development boards
- Motor Control Examples - FOC, BLDC, and PMSM motor control tutorials
- Scheduler & Multitasking - Understanding the rate monotonic scheduler
🔧 Advanced Features
- External Mode & PIL - Real-time debugging and processor-in-the-loop testing
- Data Visualization - Live data monitoring with picgui interface
- Supported Devices - Complete list of compatible microcontrollers
What is MPLAB Blockset?
The MPLAB Blockset provides Simulink blocks for Microchip 16-bit and 32-bit microcontrollers, enabling:
- Rapid Prototyping: Build and test embedded applications visually
- Automatic Code Generation: Generate optimized C code from Simulink models
- Hardware Integration: Direct access to peripherals (PWM, ADC, UART, CAN, etc.)
- Real-Time Debugging: Test algorithms on actual hardware with External Mode
- Production Ready: Generate deployment-ready code with optimizations
Supported Device Families
- dsPIC33: 30F, 33F, 33E, 33C (CH/CK/CDV), 33A (32-bit DSC with FPU)
- PIC32: MK, MZ, MX, PIC32A series
- SAM: ARM Cortex-M based (SAME5x, SAME7x, SAMC2x, SAMD2x)
Typical Workflow
- Install blockset and compilers
- Select target chip using MCHP_Master block
- Add peripheral blocks (PWM, ADC, UART, etc.)
- Configure pin assignments and parameters
- Simulate model behavior in Simulink
- Generate C code and compile
- Program microcontroller and test
- Debug with External Mode or PIL
Need Help?
- User Guide - Comprehensive documentation
- Block Reference - Detailed block documentation
- Examples - Ready-to-run demonstrations
- Community Forum - Ask questions and share solutions
Ready to start? → Installation Guide