New C Compiler Supports PIC18CXXX Architecture with Powerful Integration and Ease of Use.CHANDLER, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 6, 1999-- Microchip Technology  Microchip Technology (NASDAQ: MCHP) is a manufacturer of microcontroller, memory and analog semiconductors, founded in 1989 when Inc. (NASDAQ NASDAQin full National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations U.S. market for over-the-counter securities. Established in 1971 by the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD), NASDAQ is an automated quotation system that reports on : MCHP MCHP Maryland Children's Health Program MCHP Microchip Technologies (stock symbol) MCHP Micro-sized Combined Heat and Power (American Honda Motor Co. & Climate Energy, LLC) MCHP Maine Community Heritage Project ) Tuesday introduced the MPLAB(TM)-C18 C Compiler Noun 1. C compiler - a compiler for programs written in C compiling program, compiler - (computer science) a program that decodes instructions written in a higher order language and produces an assembly language program , a complete high-level language A machine-independent programming language, such as FORTRAN, COBOL, BASIC, Pascal and C/C++. It lets the programmer concentrate on the logic of the problem to be solved rather than the intricacies of the machine architecture such as is required with low-level assembly languages. compiler for the company's new PIC18CXXX 8-bit RISC RISC in full Reduced Instruction Set Computing Computer architecture that uses a limited number of instructions. RISC became popular in microprocessors in the 1980s. microcontroller architecture (introduced today in a separate announcement). A 30-day full-featured demo of MPLAB-C18 can be downloaded from Microchip's web site www.microchip.com at no cost starting in July. The MPLAB-C18 C compiler generates relocatable code that can be linked with powerful PICmicro(R) Libraries, user-defined libraries and relocatable MPASM assembled objects. The libraries contain numerous processor-specific routines written just for the PIC18CXXX. The compiler allows users to write code for PICmicro microcontroller applications in a high level language. The detailed operation of the target processor is mostly hidden, which means less time is devoted to considering the details of the processor's architecture. The tool supports interrupt routines; generates tight, efficient code; and offers a full relocatable linker/librarian, local and global optimization, re-entrant code and floating point support. MPLAB-C18 supports all PIC18CXXX microcontrollers. MPLAB-C18 is compatible with Microchip's MPLAB, allowing it to function with the MPLAB ICE (In-Circuit Emulator) and MPLAB-SIM simulator. When using MPLAB-C18 with MPLAB, embedded designers receive source-level debugging in an easy-to-use project environment which helps reduce development time. MPLAB-C18 provides specific support for microcontroller environments, including I/O ports (read only, write only and read/write), interrupt vectors, allocation of fixed variables and functions in memory, and PICmicro banked and shared memory areas. MPLAB-C18 runs on any IBM PC or compatible computer (386 and higher) running DOS 5.0 or later. The compiler comes complete with the Windows(R)-compatible MPLAB, including MPLINK, MPASM, MPLIB and an extensive set of PICmicro libraries. MPLAB-C18 is expected to be available August 1999 for $495 each. Contact any Microchip sales representative or authorized worldwide distributor for more information. Microchip Technology Inc. manufactures the PICmicro(R) family of 8-bit RISC-based microcontrollers--with OTP (1) (One Time Programmable) Refers to programming content or logic into chips such as EPROMs and EEPROMs, which cannot be reversed. See antifuse. (2) (One Time P , Flash, and ROM memory technologies; serial EEPROMs and related specialty memory products; microID(TM) family of RFID (Radio Frequency IDentification) A data collection technology that uses electronic tags for storing data. The tag, also known as an "electronic label," "transponder" or "code plate," is made up of an RFID chip attached to an antenna. products and KEELOQ(R) code hopping devices. These products target thousands of embedded control applications in the consumer, automotive, office automation, communications and industrial markets. Microchip's quality systems are ISO (1) See ISO speed. (2) (International Organization for Standardization, Geneva, Switzerland, www.iso.ch) An organization that sets international standards, founded in 1946. The U.S. member body is ANSI. 9001 certified. Headquartered near Phoenix in Chandler, Microchip employs approximately 2,000 people worldwide and has sales offices throughout Asia, Europe, Japan and the Americas. Note to Editors: The Microchip name and logo, PIC, PICmicro, and KEELOQ are registered trademarks of Microchip Technology Inc. in the USA and other countries. MPLAB and microID are trademarks of Microchip Technology Inc. in the USA and other countries. Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corp. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. |
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