Work with Device Packs

MPLAB X IDE requires specific information about supported devices in order to simulate or emulate these devices. This information is found in device (.PIC) files and includes data on device power requirements, programming methods, architecture, etc.

As of MPLAB X IDE v5.00, the device files are grouped into versioned device family packs (DFPs). Although each MPLAB X IDE version comes with device packs, you may upgrade the device pack version to include new devices, new device feature support, or device bug fix support.

For example, to find the device family pack (DFP) containing the PIC16F19197 device file on a Windows OS computer:

C:\Program Files (x86)\Microchip\MPLABX\v5.00\packs\Microchip\PIC16F1xxxx_DFP\1.0.38\edc\PIC16F19197.PIC

where:

• Installation Location: C:\Program Files (x86)\Microchip\MPLABX
• Version: \v5.00
• Folder Containing Packs: \packs
• Device Family Pack: \Microchip\PIC16F1xxxx_DFP
• Pack version: \1.0.38
• Folder containing Device Files: \edc
• Device File: \PIC16F19197.PIC

For more information, refer to Developer Help:

Device Packs in Projects

Device Pack Frequently Asked Questions