The document introduces the basic features of the PICmicro® C development environment, which includes a series of powerful and easy-to-use tools that make it easy for developers to write applications quickly and efficiently on PICmicro® controllers.
The PCW C Compiler provides an integrated Windows IDE for developing C code for PICmicro® devices. It includes an editor, command‑line compiler, and tools for source‑level debugging, and works with MPLAB® IDE and other simulators.
The handbook outlines the compiler’s built‑in libraries for RS‑232, I²C, discrete I/O, precision delays, and support for a wide range of hardware features such as timers, A/D converters, EEPROM, USB, and more. It also details language extensions, inline functions, and automatic linking that optimize code size and speed.
| Supported Operating Systems | Windows 95, 98, ME, NT4, 2000, XP |
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| Integer Types | 1, 8, 16, 32‑bit integers and 32‑bit floating point |
| Editor/Compiler Options | Integrated editor/compiler and command line compiler |
| Built‑in Libraries | RS‑232, I²C, discrete I/O, precision delays |
| Hardware Feature Access | Timers, A/D, EEPROM, SSP, PSP, USB, I²C and more |
The compiler runs on Windows 95, 98, ME, NT4, 2000 or XP.
Yes, it provides built‑in libraries for RS‑232 serial I/O, I²C, discrete I/O and precision delays.
Yes, PCW includes both an integrated editor/compiler and a command‑line compiler.
It supports 1, 8, 16 and 32‑bit integer types as well as 32‑bit floating‑point numbers.