Summary of C Compilers
The features of the C compilers for the PIC 16 series MCUs outlined in this appendix are compared in Table D.1
| URL | Microchip C18 (microchip.com) | Hi-Tech C (htsoft.com) | CCS C (ccsinfo.com) | Mikro C (mikroe.com) | MM C (matrixmultimedia.com) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primary market | Commercial | Commercial | Both | Educational | Educational |
| MCU targets | PIC 18 only | PIC + others | PIC only | Mainly PIC | Mainly PIC |
| Primary target hardware | Any | Any | Any | Proprietary single board | Proprietary modular |
| Function libraries | Extensive peripheral support | Standard libraries only | Good peripheral support | Extensive peripheral support | Standard libraries only |
| Tutorial or user manual | Comprehensive free download | Comprehensive free download | Free download | Comprehensive ... |
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