The MPLAB XC8, XC16 and XC32 compilers offer a reduced level of complexity for 8-, 16-, and 32-bit designers. Additionally, MPLAB XC provides support for the Linux, Mac OS®, and Windows® operating systems, enabling designers to use their platform of choice for embedded development. As the names suggest, MPLAB XC8 supports all Microchip 8-bit MCU families, including PIC16 and PIC18, MPLAB16 supports all 16-bit MCU and dsPIC, and MPLAB XC32 supports PIC32 MCU. There is no longer a separate 8-bit compiler for PIC16 and PIC18, or a separate 16-bit compiler for dsPIC and PIC24. Combining them simplifies user choice, production, support, and offers a significant cost saving.