Mnemonics
Text instructions that can be translated directly into machine code. Also referred to as opcodes.
Module
The preprocessed output of a source file after preprocessor directives have been executed. Also known as a
translation unit.
MPASM
™
Assembler
Microchip Technology’s relocatable macro assembler for PIC microcontroller devices, KeeLoq
®
devices and
Microchip memory devices.
MPLAB Language Tool for Device
Microchip’s C compilers, assemblers and linkers for specified devices. Select the type of language tool based on the
device you will be using for your application, e.g., if you will be creating C code on a PIC18 MCU, select the MPLAB
C Compiler for PIC18 MCUs.
MPLAB ICD
Microchip in-circuit debugger that works with MPLAB IDE/MPLAB X IDE. See ICE/ICD.
MPLAB IDE/MPLAB X IDE
Microchip’s Integrated Development Environment. MPLAB IDE/MPLAB X IDE comes with an editor, project manager
and simulator.
MPLAB PM3
A device programmer from Microchip. Programs PIC18 microcontrollers and dsPIC digital signal controllers. Can be
used with MPLAB IDE/MPLAB X IDE or stand-alone. Replaces PRO MATE II.
MPLAB REAL ICE
™
In-Circuit Emulator
Microchip’s next-generation in-circuit emulator that works with MPLAB IDE/MPLAB X IDE. See ICE/ICD.
MPLAB SIM
Microchip’s simulator that works with MPLAB IDE/MPLAB X IDE in support of PIC MCU and dsPIC DSC devices.
MPLAB Starter Kit for Device
Microchip’s starter kits contains everything needed to begin exploring the specified device. View a working application
and then debug and program you own changes.
MPLIB
™
Object Librarian
Microchip’s librarian that can work with MPLAB IDE/MPLAB X IDE. MPLIB librarian is an object librarian for use with
COFF object modules created using either MPASM assembler (mpasm or mpasmwin v2.0) or MPLAB C18 C
Compiler.
MPLINK
™
Object Linker
MPLINK linker is an object linker for the Microchip MPASM assembler and the Microchip C18 C compiler. MPLINK
linker also may be used with the Microchip MPLIB librarian. MPLINK linker is designed to be used with MPLAB IDE/
MPLAB X IDE, although it is not required.
MRU
Most Recently Used. Refers to files and windows available to be selected from MPLAB IDE/MPLAB X IDE main pull
down menus.
Native Data Size
For Native trace, the size of the variable used in a Watches window must be of the same size as the selected
device’s data memory: bytes for PIC18 devices and words for 16-bit devices.
Glossary
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