Compiler Setup
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Detailed instructions for installing and configuring Microchip compilers for code generation.
Compiler Selection by Family
| Device Family | Compiler | Min Version |
|---|---|---|
| dsPIC 30F/33F/33E | XC16 | v1.26+ |
| dsPIC 33C/33A | XC-DSC | v3.20+ |
| PIC32 | XC32 | v2.40+ |
| SAM (ARM) | XC32 | v2.40+ |
Note: XC32 is based on ARM GCC and supports both PIC32 (MIPS-based) and SAM (ARM Cortex-M) devices. The compiler automatically adapts to the target architecture.
Installation Paths
Windows (Default):
- XC16:
C:\Program Files\Microchip\xc16\ - XC-DSC:
C:\Program Files\Microchip\xc-dsc\ - XC32:
C:\Program Files\Microchip\xc32\
Manual Configuration
If auto-detection fails, set compiler path in:
- Model Configuration Parameters (Ctrl+E)
- Code Generation → MCHP Target
- Compiler Version → Browse to bin folder
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