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Get Started Developing With 32-bit MCUs

How to Get Started

Are you new to using 32-bit PIC^® and SAM microcontrollers (MCUs)? Our MCUs are supported by our comprehensive MPLAB^® development ecosystem, which includes an Integrated Development Environment (IDE), C and C++ compilers, production-ready code generation tools and development boards. Are you using a third-party tool? Our devices integrate seamlessly with third-party offerings such as Arm^® Keil^® MDK and IAR Embedded Workbench^® ecosystems. With a wide range of easy-to-use options, our development solutions help you quickly bring your designs to life.

Learn About Third-Party Support

1. Discover

Discover over 4,000 detailed project examples with GitHub code repositories and helpful tips and tricks on our MPLAB Discover content search platform. Find application notes, data sheets and more with this comprehensive resource for all your embedded design needs.

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2. Configure

Our comprehensive MPLAB development ecosystem incorporates powerful tools to help you configure, develop, debug and qualify embedded designs. With seamless code generation, effortless device configuration and easy troubleshooting, our tool chain is built to get you to market faster.

3. Build

Easily take your idea from concept to prototype with our Curiosity Nano Development Platform. Our cost-effective MCU development boards simplify rapid prototyping with an incredibly adaptable tool set and integrated programming and debugging capabilities. Effortlessly expand your design to include sensors, connectivity modules and more with our Curiosity Nano Base for Click boards™.

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