MPLAB® Harmony Version 3.0 Unifies Software Development Framework for PIC® and SAM Microcontrollers
19 March 2019 - 11:00PM
From basic device configuration to Real Time Operating System
(RTOS)-based designs, 32-bit microcontroller (MCU) applications
vary vastly in complexity and development models. To help
developers simplify and scale designs, Microchip Technology Inc.
(Nasdaq: MCHP) today announced a unified software
framework with the release of
MPLAB® Harmony version 3.0
(v3), extending support for SAM MCUs for the first time.
The powerful development environment is progressively adding
support across Microchip’s entire portfolio of 32-bit PIC and SAM
MCUs, giving developers more options to meet different end
application requirements. The new version also adds enhancements to
streamline designs, such as royalty-free security software through
a partnership with wolfSSL, as well as modular software downloads
that allow designers to only download select portions of software
based on the needs of an application.
MPLAB Harmony v3 provides a unified platform with flexible
choices spanning architectures, performance and application focus,
enabling developers to learn and maintain a single environment on
their computer. To support varying software development models from
basic device configuration to Real Time Operating System
(RTOS)-based applications, MPLAB Harmony version 3.0 relieves
designers from having to download the entire software suite when
they only need to use small elements or components of it. For
example, developers can now simply download device drivers or a
TCP/IP stack as their application demands, saving time and hard
disk space. To further streamline development, the software
features simplified drivers and optimized peripheral libraries.
This alleviates developers from spending time and effort on lower
level drivers, allowing them to focus on differentiating
applications.
“Microchip continues to add enhancements that make MPLAB Harmony
more flexible, integrated and easy-to-use,” said Rod Drake, vice
president of Microchip’s 32-bit microcontroller business unit.
“With the addition of SAM MCUs to the Harmony ecosystem, designers
can speed development with the platform’s code interoperability,
optimized peripheral libraries and extensive middleware
support.”
To reduce embedded security design cycles for customers,
Microchip has partnered with wolfSSL to implement elements of the
company’s security suite software in MPLAB Harmony v3. The
multi-year agreement with wolfSSL provides developers ready-to-use,
royalty-free software-based security solutions that emphasize
speed, size, portability and standards compliance. Customers can go
into production with a free commercial license anytime during the
agreement and will have access to the following elements of
wolfSSL’s suite: wolfSSL TLS Library, wolfMQTT Client Library and
wolfSSH SSH Library.
Development ToolsThe Xplained Pro and Ultra
evaluation platforms for SAM MCUs are now supported in MPLAB
Harmony v3. MPLAB Harmony works closely with the MPLAB X Integrated
Development Environment (IDE) to provide customers a unified
software development across the company’s MCU product portfolios.
The PIC32 family of MCUs and associated development platforms, such
as Curiosity boards, will continue to be supported under MPLAB X
and Harmony development platforms. MPLAB Harmony also seamlessly
integrates third-party solutions (i.e. RTOS, middleware, drivers)
into the embedded development framework.
Pricing and AvailabilityMPLAB Harmony version
3.0 is available free to download on Microchip’s website. The
following families are fully supported today in MPLAB Harmony
v3:
- SAM E/S/V7x
- SAM C21/C20
- SAM D21/D20
The following families are beta supported today in MPLAB Harmony
v3:
- SAM D/E5x
- PIC32MZ EF
- PIC32MZ DA
- PIC32MK
All other 32-bit SAM and PIC32 MCU families will be supported
progressively by the middle of 2019. Support for new families will
be added to future MPLAB Harmony versions. For additional
information, contact a Microchip sales representative, authorized
worldwide distributor or visit Microchip’s website.
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About Microchip TechnologyMicrochip Technology
Inc. is a leading semiconductor supplier of smart, connected and
secure embedded control solutions. Its easy-to-use development
tools and comprehensive product portfolio enable customers to
create optimal designs which reduce risk while lowering total
system cost and time to market. The company’s solutions serve more
than 125,000 customers across the industrial, automotive, consumer,
aerospace and defense, communications and computing markets.
Headquartered in Chandler, Arizona, Microchip offers outstanding
technical support along with dependable delivery and quality. For
more information, visit the Microchip website at
www.microchip.com.
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