Microchip announced a flexible, low-cost, renewable monthly subscription licence for the PRO editions of its MPLAB XC line of C compilers.
The MPLAB XC8, XC16 and XC32 compilers offer reduced complexity and provide the best execution speed and code size for all of the roughly 1400 PIC microcontrollers (MCUs) and dsPIC Digital Signal Controllers (DSCs).
By offering a monthly subscription PRO licence, Microchip is providing 8-, 16- and 32-bit MCU designers the ability to make use of most features and best code optimisation only when needed in the design cycle. Subscribers will also have the ability to receive updated versions of the MPLAB XC compiler type to which they subscribe, without the need for an active Microchip MPLAB XC High Priority Access (HPA) maintenance subscription. Unlike most software subscriptions, this licence is not cloud-based, providing designers the additional flexibility of using the compilers offline.
MPLAB XC compilers provide support for the Linux, Mac OS and Windows operating systems, enabling designers to use their platform of choice for embedded development.
Additionally, MPLAB XC is part of Microchip’s integrated tool-chain of compatible compilers and debugger/programmers that operate seamlessly within the MPLAB X integrated development environment, reducing both learning curves and tool investments.
MPLAB XC compilers are also compatible with the legacy MPLAB IDE.
Renewable monthly subscription licences for the following compilers are available today priced at $29,95 per month, for each compiler: MPLAB XC8 PRO Compiler Subscription Licence (SW006021-SUB), MPLAB XC16 PRO Compiler Subscription Licence (SW006022-SUB), MPLAB XC32/XC32++ PRO Compiler Subscription Licence (SW006023-SUB).
The subscription renews automatically on a monthly basis, and can be cancelled and restarted at any time. Additionally, Free editions of the MPLAB XC compilers are available for download, and include the option of a 60-day PRO evaluation trial.
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