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Getting Started

Microchip offers a variety of user friendly and low power development tools to help get you started on your next project.

Download MPLAB® X IDE


ZIP_iconMPLAB X Integrated Development Environment (IDE) is a free, integrated toolset for the development of embedded applications employing Microchip's PIC MCUs and dsPIC DSCs. Learn more about MPLAB X IDE.

Select a Debugger/Programmer


ZIP_iconMicrochip's family of economical hardware debuggers are the perfect choice for developing and debugging designs based upon PIC MCU and dsPIC DSC products.

Select an XLP Development Board


ZIP_iconWe have several XLP development boards to choose from. Read up on each board and choose the one that best fits your application or design.

XLP Development Boards

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