NECTO Studio V7.1 Brings Full Debug Support for Microchip Tools and New MCU Compatibility
MIKROE’s latest update to NECTO Studio, version 7.1, makes developing with Microchip MCUs easier than ever. The release adds full programmer and debugger support for a range of Microchip development tools, along with expanded compatibility for Microchip’s SAM MCU family and STMicroelectronics’ STM32L4 series.
Expanded Debugger and Programmer Support
One of the biggest improvements in NECTO Studio 7.1 is full support for Microchip’s debugging and programming tools. Developers using MPLAB ICD 5, MPLAB ICE 4, Atmel-ICE, PICkit, EDBG, Power Debugger, and more can now work directly within NECTO without switching environments.
This means faster development, fewer workarounds, and better integration for engineers working with Microchip’s XC8, XC16, and XC32 compilers.
More MCUs Now Supported
NECTO Studio also expands mikroSDK 2.0, MIKROE’s software development kit designed for portability across different microcontroller platforms. With this update, 66 new MCUs from Microchip’s SAM E70/S70/V70/V71 series are now supported. These high-performance Arm Cortex-M7 processors, running at up to 300 MHz, are widely used in embedded systems that demand speed and efficiency.
Support has also been added for STMicroelectronics’ STM32L4x family, making it easier to develop ultra-low-power applications without rewriting code. mikroSDK 2.0 ensures that developers can reuse their application code across multiple architectures with minimal modifications.
Easier Setup for Microchip Users
Getting started with Microchip MCUs in NECTO Studio is now more straightforward:
- Choose a Microchip compiler (XC8, XC16, or XC32).
- Select a programmer or debugger from the newly supported list.
- Apply the setup to an existing project or start fresh.
This streamlined process removes a major barrier for developers who want the benefits of NECTO’s ecosystem while working with Microchip’s hardware.
What This Means for Developers
With better debugger integration and broader MCU support, NECTO Studio V7.1 continues to improve workflow efficiency for embedded engineers. Whether working on high-performance applications with Microchip’s SAM MCUs or low-power designs with STM32L4, developers can now take advantage of a more unified, flexible development environment.
For more details, visit MIKROE’s NECTO Studio page.
