Summary of Free C++ Compiler for PIC32
Microchip announced a free MPLAB XC32++ Compiler (Free version) offering unlimited code generation for all 32-bit PIC32 microcontrollers. It lets designers develop and reuse C++ or mixed C/C++ projects within the MPLAB XC32 environment and includes all Microchip C language extensions.
Parts used in theMPLAB XC32++ Compiler (Free version):
- Microchip MPLAB XC32++ Compiler (Free version)
- 32-bit PIC32 microcontrollers
- MPLAB XC32 development environment
- C++ language support
- C language extensions from Microchip
Microchip Technology has announced a free C++ compiler with unlimited code generation capabilities: MPLAB XC32++ Compiler (Free version), which supports all their 32-bit PIC32 microcontrollers. The compiler enables designers to develop and re-use C++ or mixed C/C++ projects in the MPLAB XC32 environment and makes all of Microchip’s C language extensions available.
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Free C++ Compiler for PIC32
- What did Microchip announce?
Microchip announced a free MPLAB XC32++ Compiler (Free version) with unlimited code generation for PIC32 microcontrollers. - Which microcontrollers does the compiler support?
It supports all 32-bit PIC32 microcontrollers. - Can the compiler be used for C++ projects?
Yes, it enables designers to develop and reuse C++ projects. - Does the compiler support mixed C and C++ projects?
Yes, it supports mixed C/C++ projects in the MPLAB XC32 environment. - Are Microchip C language extensions available?
Yes, the compiler makes all of Microchip’s C language extensions available. - Is there a code generation limit in the free version?
The free version provides unlimited code generation capabilities.

