

The subscription license is available as a download only, installed on a workstation and the license will be renewed every month by through internet connection. Unlike most software subscription solutions, the license is not cloud-based, providing designers the additional flexibility of using the license offline. XC8 is the new C compiler for PIC10, PIC12, PIC14, PIC16 and PIC18 microcontrollers. MPLAB X IDE is the new Microchip IDE and it runs on a PC with Windows, Mac OS or Linux to develop applications for PIC microcontrollers and replaces all MPLAB C and HI-TECH compilers. Subscribers will also have the ability to use any version MPLAB XC8 Microchip compiler at any time, without the need for an active Microchip MPLAB XC High Priority Access (HPA) maintenance subscription. This is a Getting Started with MPLAB X IDE and XC8 compiler tutorial.

The MPLAB XC8 PRO Subscription License is charged on a monthly basis, providing 8-bit designers the ability to make use of the most features and best code optimization only when needed in the design cycle. Subscription licenses unlock PRO-level optimizations, which produce the best execution speed and code size for all PIC® microcontrollers (MCUs) and dsPIC® Digital Signal Controllers (DSCs) along with the best in compiler features. MPLAB® XC Compilers produce highly optimized code.
