Download the XC-16 Compiler Source. It includes Binutils 2.14 and GCC 4.5.1 modified to support Microchip's 16-bit architecture. Build instructions and simple build script included; your mileage may vary.

To install XC-16 Source, download this extension and open it. It should install into Atmel Studio. Please make sure you have the necessary version of Atmel Studio installed in your PC.

Supported Products: MPLAB

Owners

• Microchip

Copyright

Microchip

Tags

• Opensource
• MPLAB

Dependencies

• • No dependencies.

Version History

Version	Downloads	Last updated	Approved
XC-16 Source 1.1.1 (this version)	11	Wednesday, March 18, 2026	yes