Development Tools
Microchip provides award-winning development tools to move your design from conception to production quickly. Our easy-to-use tools coupled with our extensive support team, software libraries and configurators will have your design up and running in no time.
Software Offerings
All MPLAB® software products are compatible with Windows®, Linux® and Mac® operating systems, while the powerful Atmel Studio, GCC compilers and Atmel START are Windows-compatible. Get your code configured quickly and easily with the MPLAB Code Configurator, Harmony or Atmel START.
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SAM MCU
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Workbench
Workbench
Keil MDK
Programmer, Debugger and Emulator Offerings:
Microchip’s line of programmers, debuggers and emulators are designed to work seamlessly with our software tools for the ultimate ease-of-use—so you can focus on your project. There are three levels of functionality and affordability to choose from.
Basic feature level and performance
MPLAB ICD 4
Mid-range feature level and performance
Advanced feature level and performance
In-CIrcuit Emulator and Debugger Features
Microchip offers a wide variety of debugger solutions to fit any performance requirements and budget.
*Full device support in progress. Please review documentation for complete list of supported devices.
Development Boards and Kits
Microchip has over 2,000 development boards and kits, spanning hundreds of applications. Reference designs and sample projects are available to help you get started at lightening speed.



